Tree Care in Rye, NY

If you're looking at the trees in your Rye yard and feeling uneasy, there's a good reason. Many of the mature trees here were planted when these homes were built in the late 1950s, and builders often chose species for fast growth, not long-term stability. You'll see a lot of silver maples, which grow quickly but have weak wood and aggressive surface roots that can damage walkways. You'll also see Bradford pears, which are beautiful in spring but have a fatal flaw: their tight branch unions are guaranteed to split apart after 15 to 20 years. The problem is you can't see the decay inside from the outside. By the time a crack appears on the trunk, the internal weakness may have been growing for years. That's why a professional assessment is critical for safety.