Tree Care in Lake Success, NY

If you're looking at the mature trees in your Lake Success yard, you're seeing the landscaping choices made when these homes were built. Builders in the 1950s often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why we see so many silver maples and Bradford pears here. Silver maples grow quickly but have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage walkways. Bradford pears look beautiful in spring but their narrow branch angles are structurally weak, almost guaranteeing major splits after 15-20 years. The challenge is that tree problems often start inside, where you can't see them. By the time you notice dead branches or sparse leaves, decay may have been spreading internally for years. A professional assessment uses specific tools, like sounding the trunk with a mallet, to check for hollow spots before they become a safety hazard.