Tree Care in Arlington, MA

If you're looking at the trees in your Arlington yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of the 1940s and 50s. Builders back then often chose fast-growing species for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why we see so many mature silver maples, known for their aggressive surface roots and weak wood, and Bradford pears, which are beautiful but structurally guaranteed to split after 15 to 20 years. These trees are now 70 to 80 years old, entering a high-risk phase. Our cool-humid climate with over 50 inches of rain a year means soils are often saturated, setting the stage for uprooting during our frequent wind events. The real challenge is that external symptoms, like a crack or fungus, often appear years after internal decay has started. You can't see inside a tree from the outside.