With over 15 years experience in the industry caring for trees we can provide in depth
assessments and recommendations for a wide range of situations including:
- Tree Identification
- Tree Health Assessments
- Hazard Evaluation/ Risk Assessment
- Pre-Construction Planning and Preservation
- Comprehensive Property Inventory
- Disease diagnosis and treatment recommendation
- Timber Stand Improvement/ Forest Health Recommendations
- Group speaking/presentations on proper tree care for Homeowners Assoc., etc.
- Training workshops in climbing, proper pruning and safety compliance for individuals,
companies and various groups
When the time comes to replace older declining trees or
simply adding to existing landscape, we can help you
not only find a suitable tree for your location but deliver
and install them as well. As a general rule we
recommend planting new trees in the fall to allow for
maximum time for acclimation and root establishment.
However, in certain situation where ample maintanence
is available (primarily watering) planting can be done
most of the year.
There are many types of pruning available to meet a wide
range of objectives. From fruit and flower production,
pruning to enhance natural beauty, increase overall health
or vitality, to encouraging proper structural development in
young trees and mitigating structural weaknesses in
mature trees.    At ArborEssence we strive to stay on top of
the most current tree related research and new techniques
as they become available to provide you the widest range
of pruning options to meet whatever your goals may be.  All
pruning provided by ArborEssence meets or exceeds
standards for proper pruning set by ISA and defined by
A.N.S.I. A300 tree pruning guidelines. All work is performed
with an ISA Certified Arborist on site.
In certain situations structural reinforcement is
warranted. Various support systems are available.
To find out if supplemental support systems are
right for your trees simply call or email to set up an
evaluation.
In an ever changing environment, stresses on trees are
more prevalant than ever.  According to industry research
over half of all tree problems are due to issues below
ground. At ArborEssence we believe in a holistic approach
to tree health, not only can we help identify and resolve
current tree health issues, but we will show you ways to
boost the overall  health and natural defense  systems of
your trees so they are better prepared to deal with future
stresses like drought and insect damage.
As people go global, so do seeds. Unfortunately, we can't open our arms or our backyards
to all of these seeds. Many non-native species never become harmful or prolific in our
climate. A few however, thrive to the point of eliminating or choking out native plants and
habitat.  I think any of us living or visiting in the Southeastern U.S. could agree Kudzu has
become just a bit too "comfortable" in our bio region.  At ArborEssence, we've had our eye
on another non-native come "happy camper" here in the U.S.
Ailanthus altissima or 'Stink Tree', a central China native,
has become one of the fastest growing invasive trees in
our area. Six to ten feet of growth a year is common for
these trees when young, so it is easy to see how they
can become 'established' parts of the landscape before
you know it! As the seeds of the Ailanthus have one of
the highest germination rates in our area (One study
reports that an individual tree can produce as many as
325,000 seeds per year!) it is imperative to prevent these
trees from taking hold in our urban, suburban or rural
forests. If you think you have an Ailanthus tree but aren't
sure, call or email to set up an appointment and we can
help you positively identify your tree or trees. We'd also
be glad to help you with the removal as well.
NOTE: Correct identification of ailanthus is essential. Several native shrubs, like sumacs,
and trees, like ash, black walnut and pecan, can be confused with ailanthus. Staghorn
sumac (Rhus typhina), native to the eastern U.S., is distinguished from ailanthus by its
fuzzy, reddish-brown branches and leaf stems, erect, red, fuzzy fruits, and leaflets with
toothed margins.
At ArborEssence our focus is on tree preservation.
Although we have the skills, experience and equipment
to handle just about any removal situation, we reserve
this as a last resort. Too often trees are removed hastily
or unnecessarily without a thorough understanding of
removal alternatives. If you have a tree that you're
considering removing but aren't sure if it's necessary,
give us a call and we can perform a full structural
diagnostic to determine the stability and hazard value (if
any) so that you may make a more informed decision
about the future of your tree.