Winter
Dormant pruning; structure is easy to see.
After the storm
Springfield sees spring thunderstorms, summer heat and winter ice. Each can break trees.

Weak unions and dense crowns fail in high winds.
Ice adds heavy weight to limbs; trees with included bark often split.


Stay clear of lines, document damage, get written quotes. See emergency storm tree service.
Seasonal guide
Dormant pruning; structure is easy to see.
Storm season; inspect after high winds.
Heat and drought stress; water young trees deeply.
Plan removals and planting as leaves drop.
Questions
Sometimes with cabling; often removal is safer.
Talk to a tree crew that works Springfield yards.
Takes under a minute
Talk to a tree crew that works Springfield yards.