Tree Care in Shadow Lake, WA

If you're looking at the trees in your Shadow Lake yard and feeling uneasy, there's a good reason. Many of the problems we see here trace back to the late 1970s, when builders planted fast-growing species for quick shade and curb appeal. That means your property likely has 49-year-old trees like silver maples, known for weak wood and aggressive surface roots, or Bradford pears, which are structurally guaranteed to split as they mature. These weren't bad choices then, but they've now outgrown their spaces. Our mixed-marine climate in USDA Zone 8b, with 60 inches of rain and mild temperatures, has allowed these trees to grow large, often too close to your home's foundation, driveway, or power lines. The real value of a mature tree is significant, but so is the liability if it's the wrong species in the wrong place.