Is Winter Tree Removal in Wilmington, DE Possible?

The short answer is yes. Winter is a great time to contact a professional tree care company like Stein Tree Service for tree removal in Wilmington, DE. Removal before or during winter is essential to consider for diseased or dead trees, as the last thing homeowners want is a bad winter storm, knocking a problem tree or branches down onto their homes, vehicles, or other property.

Winterizing trees is about the health of the trees and preventing costly damage. This is because, during this time of year, trees enter into a dormant state. Dormancy in trees is when the tree is alive but not actively growing. During this time, the inner workings of a tree slow down and pause until conditions change to allow for productive growth. As a result, dormant trees are less susceptible to stress and disease.

Removing a diseased or dead tree during winter can also prevent the tree from falling during a winter storm, which can cause costly damage to homes, vehicles, and other property. Of course, such property protection is only one reason tree removal during winter is advisable. Consider other reasons why winter is a great time to call Stein Tree Service for tree removal in Wilmington, DE.

The winter season is a slow season both for professional arborists and for your own family. During winter’s cold days, your family, neighbors, and other pedestrians will likely limit their time outdoors. Less foot and equipment traffic in yards will mean fewer obstacles, allowing small and large tree removal be done more quickly and with less interruption of daily activities.

Additionally, most trees, shrubs, and other flowering plants require reduced maintenance when entering dormancy. Therefore, professional tree services like ours have reduced responsibilities and can offer more competitive prices for tree removal.

Many new property owners assume that the frozen ground can make tree removal hard and near impossible, but quite the opposite is true. Frozen soil and grass create the perfect conditions for tree removal in Wilmington, DE. Such conditions make bringing heavier equipment onto a property easier, like cranes that may be necessary for older and larger tree removals, i.e., oak species.

The winter season is also an ideal time to remove trees without causing harm to other plants in the area. When we remove a tree, we can, in most cases, also remove the roots from the soil. During the winter season, the frozen ground makes removing the tree and root system easier without causing damage to other plants.

After the tree is removed, the soil and the area around where the tree was located will recover. The roots of the nearby plants will have more room to grow, and the soil will be able to retain more moisture. As a result, when spring arrives, the grass and other plants in the area will enjoy new growth and thrive without being negatively impacted by the tree removal process.

Do you have a tree that you are worried about? Contact our skilled arborists and tree care specialists at Stein Tree Service for a free inspection. Our skilled team will professionally assess the situation and help you determine whether winter tree removal in Wilmington, DE, is necessary.