Tree death????????????

Our Maple tree is dying. Possibly Girdling Roots. If a tree shows symptoms of poor vigor such as small leaves, death of small limbs, top dieback or leaf scorch, the condition could be due to a girdling root. This problem occurs when a root entwines around another large root or the base of the tree and prevents or hinders water and nutrient movement. Often the girdling root occurs below ground level, indicated by a lack of root flare at the base of the trunk, but can only be confirmed by careful digging around the base of the tree. Norway maple is often affected by girdling roots. It is sad that the tree is apparently in some sort of Dieback. I await the call from the Tree Specialist. To tell the truth I fear the worse. The tree has been here since before 1920. More about that later!