Tree Care in Birmingham, MI

If you're looking at the trees in your Birmingham yard and feeling uneasy, there's a good reason. Many of the mature trees here were planted when your home was built, around 1959. Builders often chose fast-growing species like silver maple for instant shade and curb appeal. The problem is, silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks. Another common choice was the Bradford pear, which is beautiful but structurally guaranteed to split apart after 15 to 20 years. These trees are now reaching the end of their natural lifespan, and the internal decay that causes failure often starts years before you see any external symptoms.