The biggest threat to Denver trees isn’t insects or disease—it’s snow on leafed-out trees. Heavy snow in spring or fall can break branches or topple trees, especially those with weak growth or improper pruning. Young trees are especially vulnerable.

Denver’s weather brings late spring and early winter snowstorms, causing tree damage when heavy snow weighs down leafed-out branches. Silver maples and catalpas need regular pruning to stay strong. DLC Arbor prunes, protects, and removes trees.

Cottonwood trees consume 100 gallons of water daily, grow large, drop limbs year-round, and shed cotton in the fall. Maintaining them requires regular pruning, and removal is a major task best handled by professionals like DLC.

South High Street’s tree landscape is changing, with 270 trees lining the public right-of-way. Many aging Silver Maples and American Elms are being replaced with Norway and Sugar Maples. Get an expert opinion from DLC.

Monoculture tree plantings can have long-term issues. Silver maples, with soft bark and wood, are prone to fungal infections and wood rot, making them unstable. Large branches may break unexpectedly. If a silver maple leans, removal is essential for safety.

May’s heavy hail and wind broke branches and toppled trees across Denver, as leafed-out trees trapped hail. Pruning, like DLC Arbor did for an East Washington Park Silver Maple, prevents storm damage. Trim trees every five years to avoid cleanup.