Tree Care in Franklin Square, NY

Franklin Square's mature trees are a defining feature of the neighborhood, but many are now showing their age. The sugar maples and red oaks planted when these homes were built are reaching a critical stage. The problem is that builders often chose trees for quick growth, not longevity. You'll see silver maples with massive, surface roots that damage sidewalks, or Bradford pears that are structurally destined to split. These issues started decades ago when the wrong tree went into the wrong spot. A tree can look fine on the outside while hiding serious decay inside. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, while rotten wood sounds dull. This tells us what's happening beneath the bark years before a problem becomes visible.