A Family Tradition Since 1973

Dwayne Hammond of Lake Jackson, Texas. On occasion, we have the opportunity to hire superstar climbers as guests for a day or two. These climbers are highly recognized in the field of Arboriculture.

A Big Live Oak in Brazoria, Texas

After diagnosing this Red Oak group tree with a Formosa termite infestation associated with a pioneering fungi

Inside of the canopy of a never been pruned Magnolia tree in Baytown, Texas.

Spraying for Ball Moss. While it certainly is true that ball moss is not a parasite, it most certainly can kill a tree by allelopathy. One misconception is that ball moss has light penetration, but it actually reduces it. While on the surface it may seem plausible, you will notice that it grows under the foliage rather than on top. The ball moss actually poisons the tree hormonally by small amounts of PGR chemical similar to herbicide application.

We use the best tools and equipment like this top-of-the-line Tree Spray Gun. If your tree guy doesn’t have one of these, he may fall a little short.

Stringfellow Orchards Hitchcock Texas. In the 1800s, Mr. Stringfellew understood how critical it was to not disturb the soil when planting a tree. He realized that when people disturbed the soil it had an impact on the survivability of the tree and surrounding plants. He was the first person to understand the Soil Food Web. His technique used by thousands of pecan farmers across the Texas Gulf Coast? Just stick a 1

This tree has a colorful history. Located in Brazoria County, Texas, this Live Oak is completely hollow on the inside. It is believed that the local Native American tribe kept their fires alive in this tree. It is also believed that the Spaniards harvested ship building materials from this tree. The crown shape indicates topping influences.

Tree spike injuries spread diseases that can kill a tree many years after the damage has taken place. This photo shows tree spike injuries to a pine. Burls related to the past injury is indicative of a bacterial infection. This inoculation occurred when the dirty spike went into the tree or as the spike went into the tree it carried the bacteria into the tree from the outer bark. Either way the result is the same.

Big Live Oak, possibly the largest in Alvin, Texas. Pictured Arthur Olsen

Located in Bayview, Texas, this Live Oak was the largest in Galveston County. It had a 6.92’ DBH.

At 6.92 feet DBH this Live Oak was the largest Live Oak in Galveston County, Texas.

During an arborist visit, we diagnose your trees and work with the homeowner to explain the issue. For example, this Queen Palm was accidentally damaged by herbicides used by the homeowner.

Our Big Tree Sprayer. We can reach heights of over 100ft. 35 gpm @700psi. We can spray the biggest trees in just about a minute.