In early March, we returned to a repeat customer’s house to trim her overgrown tree limbs. The purpose of the job was threefold: There are many reasons to prune trees. We have described some of the other reasons for pruning trees in an article on our web site. Overgrown tree limbs not removed until site […]
Commercial Tree Trimming at Union Square
By Melinda Magee. Business Manager Dozens of well-maintained, mature Live Oaks dot Union Square. Commercial tree trimming at this Class A office complex adds value. Over the years, Canopy Tree Service has taken care of the trees here. We prune dead or diseased limbs so they don’t fall on people or cars. Insurance, plus experienced […]
Visiting Bastrop State Park with Burned Pines
Since a fire destroyed the beautiful trees in Bastrop State Park in 2011, the idea of visiting or camping at the park seemed unappealing. The fires impacted 96 percent of the park, leaving thousands of acres of burned pines. I remember what it used to look like with a unique pine-oak forest of thick, […]
Tobin Tree removal
Downtown Tree Removal Beside Tobin Parking Garage Canopy Tree Service recently performed a downtown tree removal at the Tobin Center. The center showcases San Antonio’s quality performing arts which attracts both visitors and new residents. The place now known as the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts began as a simple auditorium in 1926. A […]
Tree Appraisals
Everybody is familiar with appraisals for homes, but how often does one hear of a tree appraisal? “Disputes regarding trees come up more often, than one would think,” says Shane Kelly, Arborist, Canopy Tree Service. It is not uncommon for a car to hit a tree in urban areas, Kelly says. Sometimes the tree the […]
San Antonio Storm Damage Downs Trees
On Monday morning, February 20, 2017, President’s Day, several small tornadoes hit San Antonio, TX. Storm damage was everywhere. One hit in the 78209 area, not far from the San Antonio airport. Crews from Canopy Tree Service were summoned to the Rockhill Drive area where we have some repeat customers to work with who definitely needed […]
Oak Wilt: An Fungal Parasite
Oak wilt is an fungal parasite that affects the vascular system of an oak tree. On June 18-19, 2014, Dr. David Appel and Jim Houser of the Texas A&M Forest Department updated ISA Certified Arborists, including Shane Kelly of Canopy Tree Service on the latest treatment techniques. Arborists care about treating oak wilt. This parasite […]
Canopy Tree Service Reputation
San Antonio Tree Company employs local Certified Arborists If you are looking for a tree company in San Antonio for either a residential or commercial project, Canopy Tree Service is a good choice because the company has more than 17 years experience serving the San Antonio market. Licensed arborists provide free estimates (210) 441-7021 and […]
Palm Tree Pruning Removes Stalks, Fronds
Palm tree pruning differs from Oak tree pruning considerably and these differences stem from the fact that Oak trees and Palm trees belong to two different classes of flowering plants. Palm trees belong to a species of flowering plant that has more in common with a blade of grass than an oak tree. Like […]
Ball Moss on Your Oak Trees?
Are you concerned that ball moss is taking over your trees? Do you see lots of dead branches? Not to worry. Ball moss is a non-parasitic plant that lives on other plants without harming them. So what about the dead branches on your tree? There’s an explanation for that. But first, a little background on […]