Tree Care in Bridgewater, CT

If you're looking at a large, mature tree in your Bridgewater yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1940s or 50s. Many of the beautiful trees that define our town's character today were planted by builders for quick shade and curb appeal, not for a safe 80-year lifespan. This is why you see so many silver maples here. They grew fast, but their weak wood and aggressive surface roots now pose real risks to homes and driveways. Similarly, the Bradford pears planted in later decades are beautiful in spring, but their branch structure is genetically flawed. They are almost guaranteed to split apart during one of our 23 annual storms, especially under the sustained winds we see shift off the Housatonic River valley.