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Best Trees for Fall Foliage

The Japanese Maple

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The Japanese Maple is a beautiful tree come autumn, due to the vibrancy of its leaves! This is a great ornamental tree to add to your pre-existing garden or walkway area.

The Sassafras Tree

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The Sassafras tree is interesting, if only for its strange leaf shape, which is softly rounded. A medium-to-fast growing tree, the sassafras can be trained to grow as a single-trunk tree or a dense and bushy thicket.

The Black Tupelo

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Scientifically known as the nyssa sylvatica, the black tupelo is a trademark autumn tree for its renowned fall color. In addition to its beauty, the black tupelo is an important late-spring food source for bees!

Westchester Tree Life: Tree Care in Westchester County

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Westchester Tree Life, Inc., has been providing quality affordable tree care in Westchester County since 1985 and boasts an extremely satisfied clientele. We feel that it is our knowledgeable, experienced staff that sets us above the competition. Licensed and certified arborists, as well as members of the Tree Care Industry of America, International Society of Arboriculture, and New York State Arborists, are what make our staff one in which you can place your utmost trust and confidence in.

Voted the Best Tree Care in Westcheter County, NY by Westchester Magazine!

We support our employees to continue to learn, grow and excel in their work through workshops and seminars which allows us to stay on the cutting edge of the tree care industry. It is because of our dedication to the tree care industry, hard work and natural love of trees that our business continues to flourish.

Westchester Tree Life are also proud members of the International Society of Arboriculture!

We are committed to…

Providing our customers with the highest quality tree care possible, using the most efficient environmentally friendly methods available, all the while adhering to strict safety standards.
Completing each job on time, for the quoted price, while exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Staying on the forefront of our industry, and always striving for excellence in Professional tree care.
Ensuring the safety of our staff with an ongoing comprehensive safety program.

Westchester Tree Life is proud to participate in assisting and volunteering in the community and charities. The following are Westchester Tree Life’s most recent volunteer projects:

John Jay Homestead, Bedford, New York
Chappaqua Town Park, Chappaqua, New York – Westchester Tree Life donated time to clean up the Chappaqua Town Park in honor of Earth Day.
Chappaqua Meeting House, Chappaqua, New York
Saw Mill River Audubon Society, New Castle, New York
New Castle Historical Society, Chappaqua. New York
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Armonk, New York – Westchester Tree Life dontated time to completely wrap St. Stephen’s Blue Spruce tree with new, multi-colored and energy-efficient LED Christmas Lights for Christmas 2014! Read more here.

American Dogwood Tree

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The American Dogwood Tree, Cornus Florida

The blooming of the American Dogwood tree is a tell-tale sign that spring has arrived. These trees reach a height of 30 feet at most, and produce white, pink or red bracts with a center of bright yellow flowers.

Once the heat of summer arrives, these beautiful blossoms give way to light green leaves; during Autumn, the foliage of American Dogwood trees turn a deep red before falling.

The Benefits of Planting an American Dogwood Tree

Visually appealing during all four seasons
Full leaves offer shade during the summer
A modest-sized tree

Caring for an American Dogwood Tree

The American Dogwood tree flourishes in partial sun, and prefers nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.

Planting a Tree

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There are a few things to consider before you begin the process of planting a tree. Trees are aesthetically-pleasing additions to the exterior of your home of business, and can give your property value a little boost. To properly plant a tree, we recommend you consider the following things:

1) What are your goals?

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The maple tree is a favorite perch of the goldfinch.

Are you planting your new tree to gain privacy without blocking yourself off from neighbors with a fence? Are you introducing a new tree onto your property because you are interested in attracting certain birds or looking to create a sound barrier? Before you begin mapping out all of the fun details of planting a tree, we recommend you consider your goals. Acknowledging your goals will make choosing a location and a tree-type easier, and ultimately make your project more successful.

2) Location is key!

Though location seems like an obvious factor, we urge you to think deeper, more to the root of the problem, if you will. Tree roots need adequate amounts of space to grow and develop, so try to choose a location with ample room for your tree to flourish. Avoid planting a tree underneath or around powerlines and telephone lines; placing a tree too close to a building will also cause future issues for both the tree growth and possibly the building and its patrons.

NOTE: We advise contacting your utility company to mark the location of any underground lines which may come in contact with your newly planted tree. You may be held accountable for any damage done to such lines.

3) Follow proper planting procedure.

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We understand, planting a new tree is exciting! Though the idea of just digging a hole and setting your new tree up for success is enticing, following proper planting procedure for your tree is the best bet. Take weather conditions into consideration; trees are best planted during times of low wind, cloudy, and slightly cool but not humid. If you are unsure of the proper temperament by which your tree should be planted, ask an arborist at Westchester Tree Life to assist you! We would be happy to help you plant your new tree and set it up for success!