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5 Reasons to Deadwood a Tree - Tall Timbers Tree Services Deadwood is a branch or part of a tree that is are no longer useful or productive. They are caused by insufficient light, root damage, disease, or insect infestation. When you see deadwood on your tree, you should have it removed right away. They are health and safety hazards you wouldn’t want to be hanging over your property. Many trees drop their own unhealthy branches, especially the ones in the lower part of the tree that doesn’t receive adequate sunlight. Dropping off dead branches is just a natural part of their growth process. However, they can fall at the most inopportune moment and could hit people and expensive property. To prevent accidents, it’s best to hire a professional who will remove dead and dying branches from your tree. This process of removing dead limbs from a tree is known as deadwooding. It is an important part of tree maintenance which helps in preserving the health and integrity of trees. Here, we will discuss the top 5 reasons to deadwood a tree.