Tree Care in Kensington, MD

If you're looking at the trees in your Kensington yard and feeling uneasy, there's a good reason. Many of the homes here were built in the late 1950s, which means the trees planted for instant shade and curb appeal are now 65 to 70 years old and reaching the end of their natural lifespan. We see this constantly with silver maples, which were popular for their fast growth but have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks. Bradford pears are another common issue. They look beautiful for about 15 years, but their branch structure is genetically flawed and almost guaranteed to split apart during a storm, often with no external warning. The challenge is that internal decay can start years before you see any symptoms on the outside, which is why a proactive inspection is so critical.