Tree Care in Kings Point, NY

If you're looking at the mature trees in your Kings Point yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of the 1960s. Builders here often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That means many properties have silver maples, known for their aggressive surface roots and weak wood, or Bradford pears, which are almost guaranteed to split apart after 15-20 years. These trees are now 60-plus years old and entering a high-risk phase. The challenge is that a tree can look fine from the outside while hiding significant internal decay. We use tools like sounding with a mallet to listen for the hollow thud of rot versus the solid ring of healthy wood, because external symptoms often appear years after the problem starts inside.