Arrow Tree Care LLC

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

10/14/2026

🌳 Storm Damage Requires Experienced Pruning! 🌳

After the 60+ mph windstorms we experienced this past summer, many trees need corrective pruning to restore their structure, improve appearance, and maintain a healthy canopy.

Storm-damaged trees can be challenging to prune properly. It takes knowledge, skill, and experience to make the right cuts while preserving the tree’s natural form, long-term health, and overall beauty.

At Arrow Tree Care LLC, I bring 20+ years of experience in professional pruning and providing top-tier tree care throughout the region.

I appreciate the trust my clients give me in taking care of their trees!
🌳 Experience matters. Your trees deserve the best!

10/12/2026

Excited to see our Sugar Maples flex in the upcoming years!

🍁 STATE TREE SPOTLIGHT: NEW YORK 🍁

This week’s state tree is the sugar maple (Acer saccharum), designated New York’s official state tree in 1956! Famous for its maple syrup producing sap and brilliant autumn foliage, this beautiful hardwood brings shades of yellow, orange, and red to the landscape.

🌳 A tree for generations
Sugar maples typically grow 60–75 feet tall in landscapes, with a canopy spreading 40–50 feet wide. Under favorable conditions, they can live for 300–400 years! Their strong, hard wood is also valued for furniture and flooring.

🍃 Recognizing a sugar maple
Look for leaves with five main lobes, arranged in opposite pairs along the twigs. Its paired, winged seeds—the familiar maple “helicopters”—help carry the next generation on the wind.

🌱 Can we grow it in South Dakota?
YES—with the right location and care. South Dakota’s state forestry list recommends sugar maple cultivars such as ‘Green Mountain,’ ‘Fall Fiesta,’ and ‘Legacy’ for eastern South Dakota.

Sugar maples prefer moist, well-drained soil and need adequate water during dry periods. Alkaline soil can be a limitation: ‘Green Mountain’ and ‘Fall Fiesta’ have poor alkaline-soil tolerance, while ‘Legacy’ is rated moderate.

For western South Dakota and the Black Hills, sugar maple is generally a less dependable choice. A soil test and advice from a local Extension office or knowledgeable nursery can help determine whether your particular site is suitable.

From sweet syrup to spectacular fall color, New York’s state tree offers plenty to appreciate. And those little “helicopter” seeds—with wings that spin as they fall—can provide hours of amusement for children! 🍁

🌳 A New York arboretum worth visiting: Highland Park in Rochester! Designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, this 150-acre park is a thoughtfully planted “tree garden.” Explore its diverse collections of trees and shrubs, and stop by the Lamberton Conservatory for even more botanical beauty. Planning a visit in May? Consider timing your trip to enjoy the annual Rochester Lilac Festival! Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.monroecounty.gov/parks-highland