Tree Care in Bethesda, MD

If you're looking at the trees in your Bethesda yard and feeling concerned, you're not alone. Most of the problems we see here, from cracked driveways to storm damage, trace back to decisions made when these neighborhoods were built. In the 1960s and 70s, builders often planted fast-growing trees like silver maple and Bradford pear for instant shade and curb appeal. Now, 50 to 60 years later, those trees are mature. The silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots, and the Bradford pears are reaching the age where their poor branch structure makes them prone to splitting. Your mature trees are assets, but they require a specific understanding of our local conditions to manage their risks.