Tree Care in Minnetonka Beach, MN

If you're looking at the trees around your Minnetonka Beach home and feeling uneasy, there's a good reason. Many of the mature trees in our neighborhoods are now 40 to 50 years old, which is a critical age for several species planted in the 1980s. Builders often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade, like silver maples and green ash. Silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations and walkways, while every single green ash in Hennepin County is now threatened by the emerald ash borer. The mature size and condition these trees have reached means routine maintenance is no longer optional; it's essential for protecting your property. Understanding what you have is the first step. We should identify whether your prized shade tree is a sturdy, native sugar maple or a high-risk silver maple that's become a liability.