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Everything you want to know about how to keep your trees as safe, healthy and beautiful as possible. Specially written for the Morristown, NJ area and surrounding towns.

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White pine weevil damage to a white pine. Image courtesy of Steven Katovich, Bugwood.org.

Protecting Your Pines from the White Pine Weevil: A Guide for New Jersey Homeowners

Have you noticed the tops of your pine trees looking wilted or brown? This could be a sign of the destructive white pine weevil. Learn how to identify and combat this pest.
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16 Insect Pests That Survive Over Winter in New Jersey

Insects are cold-blooded, so how do they survive over winter in New Jersey? From ticks and mosquitoes to spotted lanternfly, Japanese beetles, and Eastern tent caterpillars, we’ll uncover their winter survival tactics so you can better combat insects that survive New Jersey winters.
Peach leaf disease on a tree in New Jersey.

11 Common Fungal Tree Diseases Affecting New Jersey Trees

Fungal diseases are silently attacking trees across New Jersey, posing a major threat to their beauty and longevity. Learn how to spot these diseases early, how to treat them, and steps to prevent fungal infections from destroying your trees.
Alpine Tree Service uses a Tree-Mek robotic crane to remove trees on a New Jersey property.

How Our Tree-Mek Robotic Crane Protects Your Landscape

Mechanized tree care, such as using a Tree-Mek robotic tree crane, can increase the efficiency of tree removals and minimize lawn damage. Learn the other benefits of this high-tech piece of equipment and schedule your next tree removal.
Looking up into the canopy of a large oak tree in New Jersey that was pruned by Alpine Tree.

Save Your Large Trees: How Tree Diseases are Harming New Jersey’s Oak Trees

Oak trees in New Jersey are being attacked by several fungal and bacterial tree diseases. Learn about the biggest threats to the health of your oak trees and what you can do to save your trees.

The Rise of the Lantern Fly

With May and June in full swing, the rise of spotted lantern flies and emerald ash borers (EABs) is imminent. These agile lantern flies, with their acrobatic prowess rivaling ninjas, present a challenge to squish. Originating from Southeast Asia, spotted lantern flies have made their way to New Jersey, posing a threat to various plants.…
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Chemical-Free Ways to Control Insect Pests

If you’re looking for a chemical-free method to reduce the insect pests in your trees and garden, beneficial insects are an ideal choice. By using your plants and trees to attract beneficial insects, you can take advantage of the beneficials that are already there. And with a few cost-effective additions, you can turn your garden into a diverse haven for beneficial insects.
A long frost crack on an apple tree in New Jersey.

Frost Cracks: Vertical Cracks on Tree Trunks that Form During the Winter

In this article, we’ll go over how to spot frost cracks on your trees, which trees are most susceptible, the health implications for trees that have frost cracks, and more.
A lopper is used to prune a fruit tree in New Jersey during the winter or dormant period.

Which Trees Should Be Pruned in Winter?

Do you know which trees to prune in winter? Yes, there are trees that are best pruned during winter and there are those who are not. Read this article to learn those trees to keep them at their utmost health.
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Do I Need a Tree Removal Permit in New Jersey?

Find out if you need a tree removal permit before you can have a tree in your property be removed.
A planting hole with a burlap-wrapped tree ready to be planted by the Alpine Tree team on a New Jersey property.

Why Should You Plant a New Tree After Having a Tree Removed?

Replacing a tree may not seem to be a top priority after a tree removal, but if you think about the benefits of a tree, you may want to consider it. Planting a replacement tree on your New Jersey property has various factors to consider. Read this article to learn more.
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Fall Tree Care Tips

What to do this fall to protect and prepare your trees for winter. Plus, what not to do and what to leave until later.

Time to Save!

Alpine's Tree Health Care program now includes mosquito/tick treatments at no additional cost.

The program provides both basic and selected specialty treatments to trees and shrubs for long term control of diseases and pests.

Contact us today for more details about the program.

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