Tree Care in Chesterfield, MO

If you're looking at the trees in your Chesterfield yard and feeling concerned, you're not alone. Most of the problems we see here, from cracked driveways to storm damage, trace back to the original landscaping choices made when these neighborhoods were built. Builders in the 1980s often planted fast-growing trees like silver maple for quick shade and curb appeal. While they grew fast, silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can heave pavement. Another common choice was the Bradford pear, a tree whose beautiful spring blooms are a guarantee it will split apart in a storm within 15 to 20 years due to its poor branch structure. Understanding this history is the first step to managing your property's legacy trees.