--- title: Signs That a Damaged Tree Can Still Live description: If you have a damaged tree in your home know that you can keep it alive and help it flourish if you follow these tips. image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726646-jpg/blog-files/shutterstock_1599249321-300x203.jpg --- # Signs That a Damaged Tree Can Still Live Jun 23, 2014 5:34:27 AM After a particularly devastating spring storm tree damage is not unusual. Many times the visual damage is so severe it is difficult to determine if the damaged tree can survive without calling in a tree care professional. Fortunately, [most trees are extremely resilient](http://www.arborday.org/media/stormrecovery/2_canthesetreesbesaved.cfm) and can take a great deal of abuse. - [![damaged tree](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726646-jpg/blog-files/shutterstock_1599249321-300x203.jpg?width=300&height=203&name=shutterstock_1599249321-300x203.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726646-jpg/blog-files/shutterstock_1599249321-300x203.jpg) Source: Shutterstock Are at least 50 percent of the tree's branches and limbs still intact and in good health? If the tree has retained at least half of its foliage, chances are there will be enough viable nourishment to sustain another growing season. - Often the damage looks worse than it really is. After the broken branches have been cleared away, you will probably be surprised how good the tree still looks. - Keep the age of the tree in mind. Generally a younger tree can bounce back quicker than one with some age on it. - In most cases an older tree can survive the loss of one major branch as long as the remaining limb is pruned back to the trunk and then monitored closely for decay. When it comes to the best in tree healthcare, please [contact ](http://dashboard.digitalsherpa.com/leads_form.php?leads_id=879)the experienced professionals at Cartwright Tree Care for assistance. [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare), [Emergency Storm Work](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/emergency-storm-work) ##### Like it? 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