Tree Service In Franklin, TN

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Franklin's historic neighborhoods are full of big old oaks, maples and hackberries, many of them older than the houses. These trees are worth protecting, so most of our Franklin work is careful structural pruning and deadwood removal, with removals only when a tree is truly unsafe.

Historic Trees In A Historic Town

Franklin is the seat of Williamson County and one of the most historic towns in Tennessee. The Battle of Franklin was fought here in 1864, and sites like Carnton and the Carter House are still surrounded by old trees. Downtown's Main Street and the surrounding historic neighborhoods have huge oaks, maples and hackberries, some of them older than the homes they shade. Work near historic properties takes extra care, and if you're in a historic district or HOA, it's worth checking rules before removal.

Life Along The Harpeth River

The Harpeth River winds through Franklin, and properties near it see sycamores, river birch, box elders and silver maples. These fast-growing bottomland trees handle wet soil well, but they also grow big quickly and can drop large limbs. Flooding and saturated soil after heavy rain can loosen root plates and topple trees that looked healthy. Middle Tennessee averages around 50 inches of rain a year, so soggy ground is a regular part of storm season here.

Storms, Ice And Shallow Roots

Franklin sits on the Nashville Basin's limestone, and in many yards the soil over that rock is thin. Trees growing in thin soil often spread their roots wide and shallow, which makes them more likely to blow over in a severe thunderstorm. Spring storms, the occasional tornado warning and winter ice storms are the biggest threats to Franklin's trees. Ice is especially hard on Bradford pears and fast-growing maples. We handle storm cleanup across Franklin, from Westhaven to Berry Farms.

When To Trim In Franklin

Late fall through winter is the best time to prune most Franklin trees. Leaves are off, so the structure is easy to see, and there's less risk of spreading disease. Oaks in particular should be pruned in the dormant season, because fresh cuts in spring and early summer can attract beetles that spread oak wilt. Storm damage and hazardous trees, of course, get handled right away.

Common Jobs In Franklin

• Structural pruning of mature oaks
• Deadwood removal
• Hazard tree assessments
• Careful removals near historic homes

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