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Finding What's Attacking Your Tree
Central Florida's heat and humidity are hard on trees. Fungal diseases, root rot and insects can weaken even large, healthy-looking trees, and the right treatment depends on knowing exactly what the problem is.
McCullough Tree Service's ISA-certified arborists look at the symptoms, identify the likely cause and explain whether the tree can be treated, pruned or needs to be removed.
Signs to Watch For
- Mushrooms or fungal growth on the trunk or at the base
- Oozing, cankers or dark, sunken patches on the bark
- Holes, sawdust or tunnels from boring insects
- Spots, curling or early drop of leaves
- Palms with drooping or discolored fronds

Treatment, Pruning or Removal
Some problems are treated by removing infected branches, improving watering and mulching, or treating the pest. Others, such as advanced root rot or decay in the trunk, make a tree unsafe. Our arborists will tell you which it is, and if the tree has to go, our crews can remove it before it fails.

Tree Disease and Pest Diagnosis Across Central Florida
Our crews work from 948 Ferne Drive in Longwood, and we serve Longwood, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Sanford, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Winter Park, Oviedo, Chuluota, Apopka, Ocoee, Oakland, Orlando, College Park, Doctor Phillips, Eatonville, Lockhart and Sorrento.
More from McCullough Tree Service
This service is part of our Arborist Service in Longwood, FL. Related services:
- Tree Risk Assessment
- Certified Arborist Consultation
- Tree Health Assessment
- Tree Care Plans
- Tree Preservation
- Tree Removal Evaluation
- Tree Species Selection
- Tree Removal
- Tree Trimming
- Stump Grinding
- Storm Damage Tree Cleanup
Get a Free Estimate
Call (407) 734-5854 or send us a message for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does mushroom growth on my tree mean?
Often that decay is present in the roots or trunk. An arborist should check how far it has spread.
Can tree diseases spread to my other trees?
Some can. Early diagnosis helps protect nearby trees.
Do you treat palms too?
Yes, our arborists assess palms as well as shade trees.
Is a diseased tree dangerous?
It can be, if decay has weakened the trunk or roots. We assess the risk as part of the diagnosis.