A Guide to Trees in Genesee County, MI
October 2, 2026
Genesee County, Michigan’s tree population is dominated by sugar maple, red maple, white oak, eastern white pine, and paper birch, along with fast-growing species like silver maple and Bradford pear common in newer residential developments. These species reflect the county’s USDA Hardiness Zone 6a climate, glacial clay soils, and a mix of heavy wet snow, […]
Preparing Your Genesee County Trees for Winter
October 1, 2026
Preparing your Genesee County trees for winter starts with a fall inspection, appropriate pruning, thorough watering when conditions are dry, and proper care around the root zone. These steps can help trees enter winter in better condition, although no preparation method can prevent every instance of snow, ice, wind, or cold damage. Holtslander & Sons […]
What Happens Inside a Tree After an Ice Storm? Understanding Hidden Structural Damage
Key Takeaways Ice storms can cause internal wood damage that isn’t visible from the ground, even when a tree appears to have come through the event unharmed. Included bark unions are especially vulnerable to failure under the added weight of ice accumulation. Root plates can loosen from uneven ice loading on the canopy, affecting a […]
