FAQ

“Zero impact” means we don’t impact your property when we perform our tree services. We leave your property in the same shape we found it or better when we are done. We do this by:

• Using climbing expertise, ropes, pulleys and “brakes” to perform our services instead of heavy machinery which can cause property damage
• Promptly cleaning up any mess we do make

There are many reasons a tree may lean, from growing toward the sunlight to storm damage to tree rot or decay.

If you are concerned about a tree that’s leaning on your property, CLT Tree can evaluate the cause of the lean for you and determine what tree services are needed to maintain the trees health or protect your property.

If branches start falling off a tree on your property when there is little wind or storms, it could be an indication that your tree is sick and needs to be trimmed or removed.

CLT Tree offer zero-impact tree trimming and tree removal services, and can help you evaluate the right service for your tree.

Your tree may be dead if it has:

• No or few leaves
• Discolored leaves
• Bark falling off
• Dry or brittle bark
• Branches or limbs that break easily
• Branches or limbs that appear brittle or dry

Many things can cause trees to decay or die, including:

• Disease
• Being planted too close to other trees (overcrowding)
• Poor soil
• Poor drainage
• Drought
• Not being a fit for the environment it’s planted in
• Severe storms or natural disasters
• Being improperly pruned, trimmed or maintained

If you are having problems with trees dying on your property, CLT Tree can evaluate why this is happening and determine what to do to keep the trees on your property healthy and thriving.

Often Fall and Spring are considered the best times to plant new trees. These seasons give the tree a chance to get used to its surroundings and root, before the harsher seasons and temperatures of Winter and Summer.

CLT Tree offers tree planting services, to help you plant the right trees in the right location at the right time, so that your new trees flourish.

Typically it’s best to prune trees between late Fall and early Spring, but the best season to prune differs by tree type, if they bloom and when they bloom. For trees that don’t bloom or bloom in the Summer, it’s often best to prune in the winter when they are dormant. For trees that bloom in the Spring, it’s often best to prune right after their first bloom of the season.

There are always exceptions to these guidelines, and we can help you determine the best time to prune the trees on your property. CLT Tree also provides tree pruning services, to help you ensure your trees are pruned properly. Improper tree pruning can damage the health of the tree and  impact it’s chances of survival.

Trees are trimmed for many reasons, including to:

• Help the tree grow or bloom
• Remove deadwood, such as a dead limb
• Thin the tree
• Reduce the weight of the tree
• Elevate the tree canopy
• Maintain the health of the tree
• Save the tree from tree removal

Proper and safe tree trimming requires knowledge of tree traits, as well as climbing skills and equipment. CLT Tree has the knowledge and equipment needed to trim your trees in a way that maintains their health and helps them flourish.

Do a quick Google Search, and you will find there is a lot of confusion about tree trimming and pruning. Some people say they are the same thing, others say there is slight, but important difference. Some say “pruning” should be used for primarily shrubbery while “trimming” should be used for trees . Look some more, and you’ll find some people use the words differently based on why the service is being performed, for example “pruning” to promote health growth versus “trimming” to shape the look of a tree. In both cases, the terms are used to mean the removal of branches.

When you call CLT Tree for your tree service needs, we’ll discuss what tree services you need and why. This will help us determine the purpose for our services, so we can advise on the best time and way to perform your tree trimming or pruning. It’s important to trim or prune at the right time and in the right ways, to protect the health of the tree and the safety of you and your property.

Sometimes when a tree is removed, the stump and roots are left behind. This can cause a safety issue, and detract from the beauty of your property.

CLT Tree can remove the stump for you, by using machinery to grind the stump below grade and backfilling the hole with mulch.