Have you ever noticed a grayish-green growth on the exterior bark and branches of your trees? More often than not, this type of moss is Ball moss or “Tillandsia recurvata”. If the moss on the outside of your tree(s) is thinner, more stringer, and longer than it is wide, it may be Spanish moss.
Ball moss that is typically found on Oak trees can grow into large masses, measuring anywhere from 6-10”, depending on the area of the tree it is located on.
Fortunately, ball moss is not extremely harmful or deadly to trees, although if it is left ignored or unattended, it may begin to cover a large arear of the tree, contributing to the slowed growth of the tree. Whether you find ball moss unsightly for your property’s curb appeal or if you are searching for ways to help boost the growth rate of your tree, we ca help.
At Tree Service in San Antonio, we offer specialized ball moss removal to help rid ball moss accumulation from trees while also protecting the health and keeping roots and important structures intact.