Tree Care in Bellewood, KY

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Bellewood yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the late 1940s. Builders here favored fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why you see so many silver maples and Bradford pears. The silver maple has weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks. The Bradford pear is beautiful, but its branch structure is guaranteed to split apart in 15 to 20 years. These were the wrong trees for the long term. Now, after 77 years of growth, these trees are at their peak size and potential risk. You can't see inside a tree from the outside. Problems like internal decay can be active for years before any external symptom, like a mushroom or crack, appears.