Tree Care in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI

If you're looking at the trees in your Wakefield-Peace Dale yard and feeling concerned, you're not alone. Many of the issues we see here stem from decisions made decades ago when these neighborhoods were built. For quick shade and curb appeal, builders often planted fast-growing species like silver maple and Bradford pear. Now, those trees are reaching their mature age of about 60 years, and their inherent weaknesses are showing. Silver maples have brittle wood and invasive surface roots, while every Bradford pear is structurally destined to split apart. Understanding this history is the first step in managing your landscape responsibly. Your mature trees are significant assets. We use the industry-standard CTLA method to appraise their value, which considers species, size, and condition. A healthy, well-placed native sugar maple or red oak adds substantial value to your property. Our goal is to preserve that value by addressing the problems left over from the past and making smart choices for the future.