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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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A dead ash tree showing the symptoms of emerald ash borer infestation.

Dead Ash Tree Removal: Why You Should Leave It to the Pros

Thinking about removing dead ash trees? Learn about the hidden dangers of DIY ash tree removal & why Alpine Tree is your trusted expert in Morris County, NJ.
A team meeting of Alpine Tree staff covering safety when using a chipper.

8 Signs of a Reputable Tree Care Company You Should Look For

Not sure how to choose the best tree care company in New Jersey? Alpine Tree shares 8 signs of a reputable tree care company to help you make the right choice.
A landscape planted by the team at Alpine Tree in Morristown, NJ

Spring vs. Fall: When Is the Best Time for Tree Planting?

Uncover the secrets to successful tree planting in the Morristown, NJ area. Alpine Tree explains the pros and cons of each season, expert tips, and the ideal time.
Alpine chipper truck on a residence in Chester, NJ.

The Benefits of Wood Chip Mulch for Your Landscape

Wood chips are a popular mulch because they are biodegradable, benefit the soil, and often free. Discover more benefits of wood chip mulch in New Jersey.
The newly sprouted leaves of a beech tree.

Beech Bark Disease: Prevention, Causes, and Symptoms

Beech bark disease is a fatal disease targeting American beech trees across New Jersey. Learn more about the causes and how to prevent beech bark disease.
A forest with beech trees showing signs of beech leaf disease in Morristown, New Jersey.

Beech Leaf Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Beech leaf disease is a fatal tree disease that threatens all New Jersey beech trees. Learn how to identify it and select the best treatment option from the few that are available.
A yard in Morris Township with trees in danger of damage from scale insects.

Scale Insects on Trees: Signs and Treatment Methods for New Jersey Homeowners

Scale insects are notoriously difficult to detect and control in NJ. This guide covers identifying infestations, using benefi-cial insects, proper insecticide timing, and prevention tips.
Boxwood shrubs, a popular landscape detail in New Jersey

Are Your Boxwoods Looking Ragged This Spring? Here’s Why …

Boxwood Leafminers pose a threat to your shrubs and landscape. Prevention is the best medicine, and our team at Alpine Tree can help!
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.
aphips on branches of a tree during spring

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.

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