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“We appreciate the time and attention that your Arbor Patrol team takes to maintain the overall health and appearance of the trees, bushes and general grounds. As they say, you can only have one first impression and the impression the grounds make on both residents and visitors alike is always positive thanks to your caring maintenance. Just as the trees continue to grow and blossom under your care, we hope our relationship with SavATree does the same.”
William Toedter
Southampton, NY
“After four different unsatisfactory visits with so-called arborists, I found SavaTree... I was most impressed with the professionalism of David [my arborists] and his colleagues. They were most knowledgeable, fair with their assessment about what needed to be done, yet very attuned with what my concerns. I highly recommend them without any hesitation. In a field where there is an abundance of folks looking to take advantage of consumers, SavaTree, David and crew strike me as incredibly honest and proud arborists who do a fantastic job.”
Debbie Durkin
Silver Spring, MD
“I am a new and highly satisfied customer of SavATree. For 50 years I have lived in the same house in the Greenhaven area, and in that time I have never had a tree company that gave me such fine service.”
Joan Kleinbard
Rye, NY
“It is always a pleasure working with SavATree as your company provides the best plant, tree and lawn health care that we have experienced at the Ives. Always professional, courteous and responsive to our needs, SavATree’s services have provided our employees and patrons with pleasant outdoor experiences in an insect free environment for several years.”
Kathleen G. Gallagher
Executive Director
The Charles Ives Center for the Arts
Danbury, CT
“For over 14 years, I have entrusted the care of my trees, plants and orchard to SavATree. Their highly qualified arborists have exacting standards and understand how to maintain the health and form of the various species of trees on my property. I admire the artistic skill that goes into the pruning and love the colorful blossoms, fruits and foliage that flourish as a result of their impeccable care.”
Martha Stewart
Katonah, NY
"Efficient, high quality, professional competence — all at a competitive sum. At first [Alison] Pottage won me over by her solid knowledge as an arborist, then the crew did their job to her specifications on our 60 to 70 foot oaks within a remarkable period of time -- and left the grounds quite clean.”
Bob Busser
Philadelphia, PA
Click here to read all testimonials“You take on a job, call it a problem, gigantic or small, and you go to it. True Professionals. I am at peace for having found SavATree. Sometimes bills are paid grudgingly. I pay with respect to a company whose pride lives up to its logo. It’s love of what you do and I thank you.”
Sam Fink
Great Neck, NY
Elm Tree
Elm Tree Varieties, Disease Treatment, Pruning Tips & More
The stately elm tree is a beloved American treasure. The elm tree’s large, broad canopy and interweaved drooping branches grace the streets of many towns and landscapes. The elm is a deciduous tree with large 6 inch, dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall. In the spring the elm tree has dense clusters of small, green flowers that blossom.
The trunk of the American elm tree is gray and furrowed, whereas that of the Chinese elm tree (also known as Lace Bark elm) has a scale-like bark that is more brown in color when young, and turns to an appealing combination of crimson, green and orange when mature.
How to Grow Elm Trees: Elm trees grow best in rich, well-drained soil and full sun.
Size of an Elm Tree: Elm trees are 70-90 feet high / 40 -70 foot spread depending on species.
If you’d like to establish elm trees in your landscape, we can connect you with one of our pre-vetted landscape experts that can help you select, purchase and plant new elm trees. For a complimentary consultation with a certified arborist to discuss the elm tree varieties that would work best in your landscape contact the location nearest you.
Elm Tree Care
Unfortunately, American elm trees have battled against Dutch elm tree disease for decades, dangerously reducing the number of these marvelous trees. There are many efforts underway to develop resistant cultivars.
If you have or plant an American elm tree, regular monitoring for symptoms of Dutch elm tree disease is critical to its life. Keep these disease-prone trees as healthy as possible through regular tree pruning, watering and using elm tree fertilizer.
Newly planted elm trees will benefit from ArborKelp®, SavATree’s exclusive seaweed biostimulant which aids in tree establishment, promotes root growth and heightens stress tolerance.
Mature and established elm trees benefit from special tree fertilizer feedings of organic-based macro and micronutrients for the nutrition necessary to sustain their health.
Elm Tree Pruning
Elm trees should be trained to grow with a center leader. Tree pruning is recommended to preserve or improve the elm tree structure, vigor and life-span.
Tree pruning can reduce specific defects or structural problems in an elm tree to greatly lessen the risk of failure. Broken, diseased, or dead branches are typically removed in order to prevent decay-producing fungi from infecting other areas of the tree.
Removal of live branches from an elm tree is occasionally necessary to allow increased exposure to sunlight and circulation of air within the canopy. This assists in reduction of certain varieties of elm tree diseases. We also advocate the removal of branch stubs to promote successful and proper healing of wounds.
Your SavATree certified arborist is equipped with the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to keep your elm trees healthy, beautiful and safe. Contact us today for information on tree pruning or any of our other elm tree care services.
Elm Tree Diseases, Pests & Signs of Tree Problems
There are several damaging diseases and pests that affect elm trees. Some of the most common are:
Dutch Elm Tree Disease – This elm tree disease is a devastating fungus that is spread by the elm bark beetle or by root grafting. Once the fungus is established, it attacks the water conducting vessels of the elm tree, causing the tree to wilt and eventually die. Symptoms of Dutch elm disease develop quickly, within a month's time, and include "flagging" at the crown of the tree. This means that a branch of an apparently healthy elm tree starts to wilt or its leaves start to yellow.
Elm Bark Beetle – The elm bark beetle is the primary spreader of Dutch elm tree disease. The beetle lives in elm trees and its larvae tunnel into the tree to feed, eventually emerging as adult beetles. If a tree is already infected with Dutch elm disease, the spores of the fungus attach to the beetle. When the beetle moves to healthy elm, it brings the spores with them. One sign of elm bark beetle is red sawdust on the bark in fall or early spring.
Gypsy Moth - Gypsy moth caterpillars can be found feeding on elm trees from late May until early July. These insects cause elm tree problems by defoliating the tree, making the tree weak and susceptible to other pests and diseases. Learn more about the gypsy moth.
Asian Longhorned Beetle – This insect damages the sapwood beneath the bark layer, preventing the elm tree from properly transporting nutrients and water. Once a tree has an Asian longhorned beetle infestation, it will generally die within 1-2 years. Learn more about the Asian longhorned beetle.
Don't let these diseases or pests destroy your precious elm trees. If you suspect a problem with your trees, call a SavATree certified arborist right away for an evaluation and treatment options. Our elm tree care experts can help protect your elm trees and keep your landscape beautiful.
Diseased photo: Elm dutch elm disease 5038044 by Joseph O'Brien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org