Tree Care in Cape St. Claire, MD

If you're looking at the trees in your Cape St. Claire yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of the late 1970s. When these homes were built, the goal was fast shade and curb appeal. That's why so many properties here are anchored by mature silver maples and Bradford pears. These species were chosen because they grow quickly, but that speed comes at a cost. Silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and walkways. A Bradford pear is practically on a timer; its narrow branch angles, called included bark, guarantee major structural failure, usually within 15 to 20 years. We're now seeing those predictable failures in these 48-year-old landscapes. The good news is that the native trees chosen for our area, like white oaks and sugar maples, are far better suited to our mixed-humid climate and 44 inches of annual rain.