Tree removal and tree service · Fort Wayne, IN
Tree removal in winter in Fort Wayne
Frozen ground and bare branches often make winter a good time to take trees down.
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Why winter can be better
- Frozen ground holds equipment with less lawn damage
- Without leaves, crews can see the structure and defects
- Less damage to flower beds and shrubs, which are dormant
- Crews may have more openings than in storm season
What to keep in mind
Ice and wet snow load branches and cause many winter failures in Fort Wayne, so a tree with known defects shouldn't wait for spring. Thaw cycles turn Allen County clay soft and muddy, so ask whether the crew will use mats. Pruning oaks while they're dormant also lowers the risk of oak wilt, a disease spread by beetles that are active in the warm months.