Tree Care in Herricks, NY

If you're looking at the trees in your Herricks yard and wondering about their health, you're not alone. Most of our homes were built in the 1950s, which means the trees planted for instant shade are now 70-plus years old and reaching the end of their natural lifespans. I see two species in particular that cause constant issues: the silver maple, chosen for its fast growth but notorious for weak wood and surface roots that heave sidewalks, and the Bradford pear, which is practically guaranteed to split apart after 15-20 years. The challenge is that a tree can look fine from the outside while hiding major decay inside. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, while rotten wood gives a dull thud. It's a critical check you can't do with just your eyes.