Tree Care in Compo, CT

If you're a homeowner in Compo, your trees are likely around 64 years old, planted when your house was built in the early 1960s. That means you're living with the consequences of landscaping choices made for instant curb appeal, not long-term health. Two common problem trees from that era are silver maples and Bradford pears. Silver maples were popular for their fast growth, but they have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and walkways. Bradford pears are beautiful in spring, but their branch structure is genetically flawed. They are almost guaranteed to split at the trunk after 15 to 20 years, especially under our local storm loads. The challenge is that a tree can look perfectly healthy on the outside while decay is spreading inside for years before any visible symptoms appear.