Tree Care in Bradford Woods, PA

If you're in Bradford Woods, you're likely looking at mature trees that are 60 to 80 years old. Many of the problems you see today, like large limbs splitting or roots lifting sidewalks, started when your home was built. Builders in the 1960s often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why we see so many silver maples, known for their weak wood and aggressive surface roots, and Bradford pears, which are beautiful but structurally guaranteed to split apart after 15 to 20 years. These species are now at the peak of their risk. Our cool-humid climate and 38 inches of annual rain mean soils here are often saturated. This is a key factor during our frequent storms, as wet ground makes it easier for wind to uproot a tree. The most dangerous pattern is a sustained wind from one direction, which stresses the root system, followed by a sudden shift.