Tree Care in Newfoundland, NJ

If you're looking at the trees in your Newfoundland yard and wondering why they're struggling, the answer likely goes back decades. Most homes here were built in the 1960s, and builders often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why you see so many mature silver maples and Bradford pears. Silver maples have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage walkways, while Bradford pears are practically guaranteed to split apart after 15-20 years. These weren't bad choices then, but they've grown into liabilities now. Our cool-humid climate with 52 inches of rain and four major storm events a year pushes these structurally weak trees to their limit. The good news is your native sugar maples and red oaks, if you have them, are much better suited to handle our Passaic County weather.