Tree Care in Auburn, NJ

If you're looking at the trees in your Auburn yard and wondering about their health, you're not alone. Most of the problems I see here trace back to the original landscaping choices made when these Salem County neighborhoods were built. Around 1983, builders often planted fast-growing trees like silver maple and Bradford pear for quick shade and curb appeal. Silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage foundations, while Bradford pears are practically guaranteed to split apart after 15-20 years. Now, those trees are over 40 years old and entering a high-risk phase. Your mature native trees, like the sugar maples and red oaks, are valuable assets, but they need proper care to thrive in our 7b climate with its 42 inches of annual rain.