Tennessee's favorite spring bloomers are small trees with big personalities and a few weak spots.
Eastern redbuds and flowering dogwoods announce spring across Middle Tennessee. They are small understory trees that like some shade, steady moisture and good air circulation. They are also shorter-lived than the oaks above them, and each has a few predictable problems.
Redbuds can suffer from canker and borers, and dogwoods from anthracnose and the dogwood borer. Good care is mostly about watering in dry spells, mulching and pruning right after bloom. A Certified Arborist can tell when a struggling tree needs treatment and when it is time to plan a replacement.
Early blooms before leaves.
They prefer filtered light.
Anthracnose and canker are common.
Stress invites borer damage.
Mulch, water and gentle pruning.
Protect next year's flowers.
Check tree risk, plan a removal or ballpark the cost.
Tree Risk CheckerCheck off what you see on the trunk, roots and crown and what is below the tree, and get a plain-language risk level.Try it 
Tree Removal PlannerEnter height, trunk size and access, and see the likely method, equipment, crew and time for a removal.Try it 
Tree Service Cost EstimatorPick a service, a tree size and a few options and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Right after they bloom, and only lightly.
Anthracnose, borers and drought are common causes. We check on site.
They prefer some shade, especially in the afternoon.
Species guideOaksWhite, red and post oaks are the backbone of Middle Tennessee yards. They live for centuries with the…Learn more 
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Species guideBradford PearsPretty in spring and notorious for splitting. Callery pears are a common reason for emergency calls.Learn more Quick scheduling, a crew that handles every cut and every bit of cleanup, and a clear price before we start.
