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This could be a sign of root and/or soil failure. If this is the case, then the tree would need to b...
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The best way for us to help with your problem would be to inspect in person. You can make an appoint...
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We generally recommend growing those saplings in a pot for a year so the root system can develop mor...
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You have a fungal leaf spot on your Red Maple. This is very common on Red Maple and is typically not...
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is actively damaging and killing trees in the Northwest DC area. If you have...
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This is the ideal time of year to prune cherry trees, however the dry conditions will induce stress ...
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One of our Arborist Professionals would be happy to give a complimentary consultation. You can make ...
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The best time to prune Leyland Cypress is after new growth emerges in the spring until roughly a mon...
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There are many visual symptoms that Arborists use to diagnose tree health disorders and tree structu...
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The yellowing on the interior is normal. However, on the ends of the branches is not normal. It is l...
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