Tree Care in Totowa, NJ

If you're looking at the mature trees in your Totowa yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of the 1950s building boom. Many of the original builders chose trees for speed, not longevity. That's why we see so many silver maples and Bradford pears here. A silver maple grows fast and provides quick shade, but its weak wood and aggressive surface roots often lead to storm damage and cracked driveways. A Bradford pear looks beautiful for about 15 years, but its narrow branch angles are a structural flaw that guarantees it will split apart. The challenge is that internal decay can be hidden for years before a limb fails. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, while decayed wood sounds dull, giving us a critical clue about what's happening inside.