Tree Removal is not a service that Tri-County Arborists likes to promote, but is nonetheless a necessary part of landscape management. Selective removal of trees from crowded landscapes provides space for the remaining trees to grow and prosper, and when space for building additions and other site changes must be created, professional removal is a must.

Dead, dying, and defective trees, on the other hand, must be removed to protect people and property. Removing these trees provides an opportunity to replant the site with a young, vigorous tree that can make a positive contribution to the landscape
         

Tree removal is the most hazardous aspect of arboriculture. Often, tree workers must remove trees growing in confined spaces near homes, utility lines, and other sensitive areas. Tree removal requires considerable experience and training to successfully perform this task. 

       We handle replanting and transplanting trees with the same level of care and caution required for expert tree removal. When replanting a site where a tree or shrub was removed, some special precautions may be necessary. Before replacing a plant that has died, the cause of failure of the previous planting should be identified. Certain pathogens that cause plant disease such as Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora root rot can remain viable in the soil for extended periods and cause disease in new plantings unless resistant species are used. Many plants die from soil-related problems such as poor drainage, compaction, and adverse pH. Performing a site and soil analysis before selecting and installing the new plant is a key to successful establishment.

Many plants are removed because they outgrow the space where they are planted. Always select a replacement species that will mature within the space provided for it. Consider available root space as well. Many trees decline or cause pavement lifting because the available soil volume is too small to accommodate the mature plant. Be aware of overhead electric lines that would require drastic pruning of the plant to maintain utility clearance. Select short maturing species for planting beneath utilities.

•        After selecting the plant, prepare the site and planting properly and follow routine maintenance procedures during the establishment period. Make sure the root ball does not dry out in the first year or two after planting. Apply water to the root ball twice each week during the growing season when adequate rain does not occur. Research shows that a 6-8 foot tree requires approximately 10 gallons of water twice a week from rain or irrigation. Inspect the plant frequently through the first year for insect and disease infestations and symptoms of stress. Early detection and treatment of any problems are paramount to the survival of new transplants.

• Mechanical injury
• Rubbing limbs
• Long, heavy limbs