Tree Care in Winthrop Town, MA

If you're looking at the trees in your Winthrop yard, you're likely looking at history. Many of the homes here were built around 1938, which means the trees planted for those new homes are now about 88 years old. They've seen every Nor'easter and coastal storm for nearly a century. The problem is, builders back then often chose trees for speed, not longevity. You'll see a lot of mature silver maples, prized for their fast growth but known for weak wood and roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks. You'll also see Bradford pears, which are beautiful in spring but have a fatal flaw: their narrow branch angles are guaranteed to split apart after 15-20 years. These trees are now at the age where those early choices are becoming real liabilities.