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“Let me say that Vassar's association with SavATree has been very positive and we are achieving great success in managing our campus trees in terms of safety and aesthetics. And our insurance carrier is quite pleased with this effort. Vassar is pleased with SavATree and the work being performed on campus.”
Jeffrey C. Horst, Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
“Your tree crew (a father and two sons) just finished removing two trees, and pruning another on my property. They were extremely neat and professional, making sure that everything was they way they found it. I could not be more satisfied. I definitely plan on using your company for any future tree work on my property, and will also heartily recommend you to anyone I know needing your services.”
J. Andersen
Danbury, CT
“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
Tree Facts
Do you want to learn more about trees? Keep reading to find out the major types, what they need to grow, who their friends are in the forest, and more!
WHAT ARE THE SIX PARTS OF A TREE?
- Roots
- Bark
- Trunk
- Branches
- Leaves
- Seeds
WHAT 4 THINGS DO TREES NEED TO GROW?- Water
- Sunshine
- Soil nutrients (food)
- Room for their roots
HOW DO TREES HELP OUR ENVIRONMENT?
- Trees turn carbon dioxide into oxygen that helps us breathe
- Trees reduce air pollution and prevent erosion
- Shelter and shade from the hot sun is provided by trees
- Wind and noise is blocked by trees
- Animals and other wildlife use trees as a place to live
- Trees look beautiful, and smell good too!
WHAT KINDS OF FRUIT GROW ON TREES?
All kinds of fruit grow on trees. Some of it you can eat, and some you can not. Always ask your parents before eating the fruit from a tree. Some of the most popular fruits that grow on trees are apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, pears and plums.
WHAT ANIMALS LIVE IN TREES?
Many animals make their home in a tree or among the tree tops. Trees make a great shelter from weather and help protect animals from dangerous predators. Some animals that live in trees are birds, frogs, squirrels, koalas, monkeys and snakes. Can you think of any more?
WHAT ARE THE 2 MAIN KINDS OF TREES?
Most trees are either deciduous, pronounced DEE-SID-YOU-US, or conifers. Most deciduous trees change color and lose their leaves in the fall. Conifers are also called evergreens because they keep their leaves and color all year long.