Many homes built in the 1950s, growth through the 1970s

Tree Service in Richardson, TX

Some of the oldest suburban canopies north of Dallas.

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Mature Trees on Mid-Century Streets

Richardson has some of the oldest suburban neighborhoods we serve. Many homes were built in the 1950s, residential growth continued through the 1970s, and it slowed in the 1980s. Trees planted with those houses are now fifty to seventy years old, and native trees that were left standing when the streets went in are older still. That makes Tree Service in Richardson a matter of caring for big, mature trees: keeping them safe, keeping them healthy and planning for the ones that are nearing the end.

A city split between two counties

About two-thirds of Richardson, roughly 18.2 square miles, lies in Dallas County, and the northern third, about 9.2 square miles, is in Collin County. The southern, older neighborhoods tend to have the largest trees. The northern sections have more trees from the 1970s and later. The 2020 census counted 119,469 residents and 49,267 housing units.

What old trees need

Crown cleaning. Removing dead, dying and broken branches is the core of mature-tree care. On a big pecan, elm or oak, deadwood is the main storm hazard.

Weight reduction. Long limbs that have grown out over roofs and streets for decades carry a lot of leverage. Shortening them to strong side branches lowers the risk of failure.

Decay assessment. Old pruning wounds, storm scars and root damage from decades of sidewalk, driveway and utility work are common entry points for decay. We look for fungal growth, cavities, cracks and hollow-sounding wood before deciding how much load a limb can carry.

Root care. Older yards have often had soil added over roots, beds built against trunks and turf grown right to the base. Exposing the root flare and keeping mulch thin and away from the bark help an old tree breathe.

Many renters, many decision-makers

Census figures show about 50.7% of Richardson homes are owner-occupied, and 79.0% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier. With so many rentals, we often work with landlords and property managers who are not on site. We can meet tenants, photograph each tree and send a written, itemized estimate so the owner can decide from a distance.

Removals in tight, established yards

Older lots come with mature landscaping, fences, sheds, alleys and overhead lines. Removing a big tree means taking it down piece by piece, lowering wood on ropes and sometimes using a crane when there is no safe place to drop anything. We plan the rigging around what is there and write the approach into the estimate.

Replacing a mid-century tree

If an old tree has to go, the replacement is a chance to plant something long-lived and well placed. A large native oak set back from the house will give shade for generations; a fast grower crammed against the foundation will cause trouble in twenty years. We grind the stump below grade and can suggest a spot and species.

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Richardson at a Glance

Mid-century housing. Many Richardson homes were built in the 1950s, residential growth continued through the 1970s and slowed in the 1980s, so many neighborhood trees are 50 years old or more.
Two counties. About two-thirds of the city (18.2 square miles) lies in Dallas County and the northern third (9.2 square miles) in Collin County.
Rental-heavy. Census QuickFacts lists a 50.7% owner-occupied rate, a $431,400 median owner-occupied value and 79.0% of residents in the same house a year earlier.
Housing count. The 2020 census counted 119,469 residents, 45,812 households and 49,267 housing units, 7.0% vacant.

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Richardson Questions

Our 1950s neighborhood has huge old trees. How often should they be checked?

Every few years for routine pruning, and after any major storm. Older trees change faster than young ones, and small problems like a new crack or a fungal conk are easier to manage when caught early.

Can a big old tree with a hollow trunk be kept?

Sometimes. Many trees stand for years with internal decay if there is enough sound wood around it. We look at how thick the remaining shell is, where the tree leans and what it could hit before advising whether to keep, reduce or remove it.

I manage a rental in Richardson. Can you work without me there?

Yes. We can coordinate with the tenant, send photos and an itemized estimate, and schedule the work once you approve.

Do you use cranes for removals?

When a big tree has no safe drop zone, a crane is sometimes the safest way to lift sections out over a house. We tell you during the estimate if a job is likely to need one and how that affects the price.

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