5 Reasons For Summer Branch Loss
Trees are prone to dropping branches in the summer months. On hot days, a tree takes in a lot of water in an effort to cool the wood via a process called evapotranspiration. The extra weight of the water in the branches can cause them to break off if they are also suffering from any of the following problems.
1. Weak Spots
Weak spots can be due to defects in the branch that forms as it grows or they can develop from outside damages.