Like everything else in your yard—or in nature—trees require regular maintenance to stay healthy, strong, and safe. While they don’t need daily watering like flowers, routine tree maintenance is essential to prevent damage, disease, or decay. But how often should you schedule it?
The answer depends on the age of your trees, the climate in your area, and seasonal conditions. Here’s a general guideline to help you plan year-round care for your trees. Young Trees Need Tree Maintenance Every Year
For newly planted or young trees, annual tree maintenance is highly recommended. This early stage is critical for developing strong roots, proper shape, and healthy growth.
Why it matters:
- Encourages healthy structure
- Reduces the chance of early disease
- Prevents weak branch development
Pro Tip: Schedule a professional pruning once a year to help your trees grow the right way.
Mature Trees: Tree Maintenance Every 2–3 Years
Even fully grown trees aren’t completely independent. While they’re more resilient, mature trees still face hidden issues like internal decay or pest infestations that only professionals can detect.
Key maintenance includes:
- Removing dead or hazardous limbs
- Inspecting for disease or fungal rot
- Trimming branches near roofs, wires, or fences
- Checking for signs of storm damage
Tree inspections every 2–3 years help prevent accidents and expensive repairs.
Spring & Fall: Seasonal Tree Maintenance Tune-Ups
South Jersey weather can be intense. Spring and fall are ideal times for seasonal tree maintenance, especially before and after storm seasons.
Book a storm-readiness check to:
- Identify weak branches
- Secure loose limbs
- Reduce risk from wind, rain, or ice damage
These twice-a-year tree checkups ensure your landscape is safe and storm-ready.
Emergency Tree Maintenance: Don’t Wait
If you notice anything unusual—like a leaning trunk, split branches, or cracking sounds—act fast. Delaying emergency tree maintenance could lead to major property damage or personal injury.
Contact our emergency tree care team now
When to call immediately:
- Leaning trees
- Cracking limbs
- Branches hanging low over structures
Remember: When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as overreacting.
Routine Tree Pruning: Every 1–3 Years
Pruning is one of the most important tree maintenance tasks. It boosts healthy growth, prevents overcrowding, and stops disease from spreading.
General pruning schedule:
- Fast-growing trees: Once a year
- Slow growers: Every 2–3 years
- Fruit trees: Once per season for productivity
Not sure how often your trees need trimming? We can help you build a custom tree maintenance plan.
Why Tree Maintenance Is Worth It
Your trees are one of the best long-term investments in your yard—especially with rising summer temperatures. Proper maintenance means:
- Fewer costly emergency calls
- Healthier trees and better curb appeal
- Longer tree lifespan
- Safer property
Get Professional Tree Maintenance in South Jersey
With four generations of tree care experience, Bergholz’s Tree Experts use modern tools and certified arborists to provide precise, affordable care.
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