The Tree That Defined An American City: New Haven's Elms

New Haven's elm trees are a hallmark of the city, introduced to the city all the way back in 1686. The first elms planted along New Haven's streets arrived as a gift from a parishioner of the Reverend James Pierpont's First Church, which is still extant and is now known as the Center Church on the New Haven Green. They were gifted to commemorate the erection of his new home, located at the intersection of Elm and Temple Streets.

In 1784, urban planner James Hillhouse used his own funds to begin an ambitious tree planting program throughout the city. It was the first of its kind in America, at the time. This is how the city at large became identified with the elm tree.

So many elms were planted around the city at that time, that the city of New Haven became known as "The Elm City". The tree that became a beacon of pride for the city is known to reach up to 100 feet in height. The trees are shaped like an "arched vase", lending to an outline that has been described as “cathedral-like”.

The trees were able to thrive and grow throughout the city unimpeded until the early 20th century. During the 1930s, Dutch Elm disease caused a devastating blight throughout major urban areas of the U.S. The disease killed off many elm trees around the country, and the elms of New Haven weren't spared. The city stood to lose its favorite tree for good, but through extensive efforts, new varieties of elm were bred to resist Dutch Elm disease. The new strain of disease-resistant elms were planted around the city's parks and public spaces. Unfortunately, the disease is still a threat for trees located on private, residential properties which includes North Haven.

If you're a residential property owner who has noticed that your trees might be diseased, it's in your best interest to contact an tree removal service based in Connecticut that will send professionals to your property and inspect the trees. Diseased trees are a public hazard, and they can become a major safety risk for everyone living on your property.

While tree disease can't spread to humans, it does affect us in other ways, by causing trees to become extremely brittle. An affected tree will begin to die and decompose, making it likely for heavy branches to randomly fall to the ground. Even worse, if the disease goes deep enough into the tree, the whole main trunk can split in half at any time. When a tree is left to degrade and fall according to its own devices, it can become a lethal weapon.

In order to avoid damage to your property or risk to your life and limb, call a tree removal Orange CT service for an inspection and a free estimate today!

North Haven – Half Town, Half State Park

North Haven is renowned for its greenery, and that is saying something in Connecticut. Even in the heavily wooded greater New Haven area, North Haven has a prevalence of trees, both on public lands and private properties. In fact, the area is so green and rich with trees, North Haven is sometimes referred to as "Half town, half state park".

As a resident of North Haven, your property is probably filled with all sorts of plant life, including trees of varying ages and conditions. And given some conditions, the beauty that the trees on your property provide can turn into something of a headache. For example, with winter approaching, do you know whether or not the trees on your property are strong enough to withstand the weight of snow and blistering winds?

Everyone knows that diseased trees are a hazard, but sometimes the hazard stays hidden. You might not be able to tell with your naked eye that your trees are brittle or diseased. Sometimes, an otherwise healthy tree simply falls from old age. No matter what the reason is, a responsible property owner needs to have the trees on their property monitored and diagnosed,  in order to understand what possible dangers could be lurking on the property. After all, a diseased, brittle, or damaged tree on your property is an accident waiting to happen.

When you schedule an appointment with an Orange CT tree removal service, you can ask our workers to diagnose the health of the trees on your property. If we find any trees that present a possible hazard, you can arrange to have them cut down and removed, safely.

Tree removal is a much more elaborate and controlled task than many people realize. Trees must be cut down in a way that allows the tree to fall in a safe location and in a safe manner. Reckless tree chopping by amateurs can lead to a host of calamities, such as damaged power lines, damage to surrounding trees, property damage, vehicle damage and in some grave cases, even loss of life!

Our tree removal Orange CT service can assist you by removing problematic trees before they become a real danger, especially before impending storms. We also provide related services, such as landscaping and stump removal. Not only does Precision Cutting Services work on residential properties, but services can also be rendered for commercial properties. 

Storms and hurricanes can't be prevented, but you can minimize the potential for damage by getting rid of tree branches or whole trees on your property that might become a problem, before it happens.