Tree Care in East Hampton, NY

If you're looking at a mature tree on your East Hampton property, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1950s or 60s. Builders back then favored fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal, which means many of our neighborhoods are now filled with aging silver maples and Bradford pears. These species have predictable problems: silver maple wood is brittle and its roots can be aggressive, while a Bradford pear is practically guaranteed to split at its weak, narrow branch unions after 15 to 20 years. The challenge is that a tree can look perfectly healthy from the outside while decay has been spreading inside for years. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, but decayed wood sounds dull, giving us a critical clue about what's happening beneath the bark.