Tree Care in Englewood, NJ

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Englewood yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1950s or 60s. Many of the homes here were built around 1957, and the builders often chose fast-growing trees for instant shade and curb appeal. That's why you see so many silver maples and Norway maples. The silver maple grows quickly, but its weak wood and aggressive surface roots are a common source of problems decades later. The Norway maple is an invasive species that crowds out our native oaks and beeches. The challenge is that a tree can look perfectly healthy on the outside while decay has been working inside for years. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, while decayed wood sounds dull. This helps us understand what you can't see.