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Answers to Your Common Tree Questions (Part 2)

If you haven’t seen it, catch up with our first blog post about common tree questions. Or, keep reading for even more answers to your deepest tree curiosities. Common Tree Questions Why is smoke coming out of my tree? Well, it’s either...

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Posted October 25, 2017 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Answers to Your Burning Questions About Trees (Part 1)

They say there is no such thing as a stupid question. In our more than 20 years in the tree care service, we’ve been asked some… well, interesting – to be polite – tree questions. For instance, like the phone call we received from...

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Posted September 25, 2017 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Tree Rings Tell a Lot More than Age

It’s fairly common knowledge that you can learn the age of a tree by the number of rings found inside. But did you know that tree rings, Ponderosa pines specifically, have the ability to keep a record of weather patterns? Apparently, no one...

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Posted July 26, 2017 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Meet Douglas Fir: Oregon’s Longtime Friend & Pal

I know, trees aren’t people. But, the Douglas Fir is about as close to human as a tree can get, I mean, being named Doug and all. I bet you didn’t know that the name comes from David Douglas, a Scottish botanist who traveled through Oregon in...

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Posted April 30, 2017 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Identifying Trees of the Pacific Northwest – a Dichotomous Key

Some of us aren’t lucky enough to have been girl scouts, boy scouts, or park rangers and the plethora of different trees here in Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest can be overwhelming. If you are like most, identifying trees is a...

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Posted April 10, 2017 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

5 Problems with Accepting the Lowest Tree Bid

Saving money is a priority for most people who value their hard-earned dollars. Couponing, bundling services, customer reward programs and comparison shopping have become the new norm. For the most part, these are sensible strategies to help...

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Posted April 25, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Commercial Tree Care, Educational Blog Topics

Arbor Day, Portland (AKA Stumptown) Style (Part 2)

If you’ve lived in the Portland area for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard it affectionately referred to as “Stumptown.” The nickname was the result of massive clear cutting in the 1800’s to make way for growth and expansion in the...

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Posted April 11, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics, Portland Trees

The Arbor Day Legacy (Part 1 of 2)

Sterling Morton created his own Arbor Day Legacy but chances are you’ve heard of his work. For more than 140 years, each April we recognize his passion for nature and his love of trees by observing Arbor Day. Morton recognized the value of...

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Posted April 10, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Will it Fall? Real Answers About Leaning Trees

Did you know that a mature tree can add up to as much as 10% of your home’s value? With that kind of money at stake, it is important to keep your trees healthy. Leaning trees are a leading concern among homeowners we talk to, so today we...

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Posted March 1, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Hazard Tree

Winter Tree Identification – Deciduous Trees (Part 2)

Last week we began a 2 part series about identifying trees in the winter and gave some tips on how to spot different types of conifers (trees that are still green in the winter). This week, we will focus on deciduous trees and what traits can...

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Posted January 29, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Winter Tree Identification – Conifers (Part 1)

In the Northwest we are surrounded by trees. Our parks, neighborhoods and urban areas are blanketed in a canopy of leafy friends. With so many trees around, it might be easy to assume that anyone who lives in the Northwest is an expert in tree...

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Posted January 25, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics

Trees and Power Lines, A Dangerous Duo

Did you know that the combination of trees and power lines account for roughly 30% of all power outages? Yeah, that is a lot. Power companies like Portland General Electric do a lot to try to minimize outages from trees. They keep tabs on...

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Posted January 21, 2016 | by ArborPro Tree Experts |in Arborists, Educational Blog Topics, Hazard Tree, Tree Care Experts
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