Problems We See in the Hudson Valley
- Emerald Ash Borer: A beetle that kills ash trees. Treatment is sometimes an option for a healthy ash, but a tree that has lost much of its crown is usually past saving.
- Spongy Moth: Caterpillars that can strip leaves in outbreak years. Healthy trees usually recover from one defoliation; repeated stripping weakens them.
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: A tiny insect that attacks hemlocks. It is easier to manage early than once the tree is thin.
- Beech Leaf Disease: A leaf disease affecting beech trees, which still has no simple cure. We can help you decide how to manage an affected tree.
How Tree Health Care Works
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Inspection
We look at the leaves, bark, trunk, root flare and soil, and ask about the tree’s history.
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Diagnosis
We identify the most likely cause. Where it is uncertain, we say so rather than guess.
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Plan
Options are laid out in writing: treatment, soil care, fertilization, pruning, monitoring, or removal when the tree can’t be saved.
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Follow-Up
Some problems need a repeat visit or seasonal timing. We tell you what to expect before you decide.
Soil and Fertilization
Many tree problems begin below ground. Soil compacted by construction, mulch piled against the trunk and lawn work around the roots are all common. Fertilizing makes sense when there is a documented need, not as a routine. We look at the site first and recommend only what the tree will use.
