Proper tree diagnosis should always be performed by a certified arborist, who can offer vital information about monitoring trees and treatment for disease as well as advice about tree pruning, trimming, and more. When it comes to diagnosing tree problems an arborist requires a combination of knowledge, experience, keen observation, and deductive reasoning. Trees in an urban environment face a wide array of problems that they may not have been genetically predisposed to deal with. The certified arborist at Blue Ox Tree Service will take the time to investigate your trees and the surrounding environment to provide you with the most accurate information, diagnosis, and recommended solutions. We have included here the most common disorders we encounter here in the Tampa Bay area.