FAQ

My mature Bartlett Pear tree has hundreds of lined holes in its bark but still appears healthy. How can I preserve it, and should I hire a professional to prune it this fall and annually?

The holes that you see lined in the bark are most likely sapsucker holes. These birds go after water under the bark and sometime tiny insects. Unfortunately there is nothing that we can do for the birds not to peck on the trees. You are welcome to make an appointment for a property review. We can then talk about annual pruning.