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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
Preserve Fall Color
Autumn is perhaps the most beautiful of all seasons. As daylight hours decrease and temperatures drop, trees begin winter preparation. Fortunately, most trees prefer to go dormant in style. As a result, we are blessed by a beautiful display of color. However, the leaves begin shedding soon after their brilliant show begins. So how can you get the most out of your trees during the autumn season?
There are four major factors that contribute to the vibrancy and duration of leaf color, all relating to the health of your trees. They are growth, chemical change, weather and stress.
GROWTH
The purpose of a plant's leaves is to harness the energy of the sun and use it to feed the tree. All summer, the leaves of trees are busy producing sugars and oxygen from carbon dioxide, water and the action of sunlight on chlorophyll, the agent that makes leaves appear green. There are also yellows and oranges present in the leaves thanks to the pigments carotene and xanthophyll. Healthy summer growth contributes to the strength of these autumn colors. In order to promote growth, it is important to check for signs of disease and perform maintenance pruning. Premature colors are an indication that a tree may be suffering from disease, root-related stress, weak branches or insect infestation. Fertilizing your trees will greatly enhance their health and vitality!
CHEMICAL CHANGE
As the weather cools and days grow short, a corky membrane begins to grow between branches and leaf stems. This new membrane interferes with the flow of nutrients into the leaf. Leaf color begins to fade as the production of chlorophyll declines. Shortly after this happens, the remaining chlorophyll begins to decompose under the light of the sun. As the green disappears, other more stable pigments, such as carotene, are allowed to surface and the leaves begin to yellow. In some trees, as the concentration of sugar increases, it reacts with proteins in the cell sap to form anthocyanins. These pigments cause leaves to turn red, pink or purple depending on the pH level of the sap. Robust oranges are a mix of anthocyanins, carotenes and xanthophylls.
WEATHER
Temperature, sunlight and dry conditions have a substantial influence on the intensity of your trees' reactions to the various chemical changes that take place during autumn. Low temperatures eliminate chlorophyll and promote the formation of anthocyanins as long as they stay above freezing. The same is true of bright sunlight. That is why it is not unusual to see a tree with brilliant reds on one side and yellows on the other. Dry weather, which increases the sugar concentration in sap, also increases the amount of anthocyanins. Therefore, the most colorful autumn seasons are produced when dry, sunny days are followed by cool, dry nights.
STRESS
If a plant is experiencing stress from disease, insect infestation, drought or people pressures, autumn color and duration will be lacking. Be sure to have your trees and shrubs checked for signs of disease or insects. Both of these can interfere with the health of your tree and therefore the vibrancy of their color. During periods of drought, be sure to water trees and shrubs thoroughly. Have a professional check your landscape for people pressures that may be affecting your trees, including damage resulting from construction or lawn mowers, changing the grade of your landscape, root disturbance caused by sprinkler systems, soil compaction surrounding your driveway, etc. Eliminating stress on your tree will result in the healthiest environment possible and contribute to remarkable fall color. By considering all the elements that influence the health of your trees and taking steps to insure their vitality, you can enjoy the radiant color of your autumn landscape this year and for years to come.
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