Tree Care in Murray, CT

If you're looking at your trees in Murray and wondering why they're causing problems, the answer likely goes back to when your home was built. Many of the neighborhoods here were developed in the 1970s, and builders often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why you see so many mature silver maples and Bradford pears now. Silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks. Bradford pears are beautiful for about 15 years, but their branch structure is flawed and they are almost guaranteed to split apart during one of our storms. We get nearly 17 storm events a year, and that sustained wind followed by a sudden shift is what really tests these older trees. The good news is that the native trees planted back then, like your sugar maples and red oaks, are generally holding up much better.