​The shape of trees differs depending on the species of the tree. A tree's shape will also be indicated if it will have enough space in the location where you planted it. Tree shapes can also be affected by its environment. They can be formed in their young days and take its form as it ages. Here are the common tree shapes that you can see in most landscapes.

Trees that are columnar in shape appear like cylinders or columns. The branches have the same length from up down. They appear narrow due to the patterns of the branches. A wide variety of trees have a columnar shape.
Examples of Columnar Trees
Cherry, European hornbeam, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Lombardy Poplars

This tree shape is characterized by the non-uniform shape of branches forming an irregular shape of the canopy. They typically provide natural shade and forms a fantastic figure during winter. These types of trees can add an unusual dimension to your yard.
Examples of Open-Head Irregular
Buckeye, Ash, Catalpa, Pawpaw, Hickory, Silver Maple, Sycamore, Smoketree

Trees that have a weeping shape have branches that hang downward with cascading foliage. They can be aesthetically pleasing and adds beauty to your landscape.
Examples of Weeping
Cherry, Birch, Hemlock, Crabapple, Larch, Katsura, Willow, Sourwood

These trees have wide and cone-shaped canopies. The branches expand at the base and narrow to the top. Typically, coniferous and deciduous trees are in this shape. When they have enough space in a property, they can grow beautifully.
Examples of Pyramidal
American holly, American beech, Blue Spruce, Bald Cypress, Fir, Magnolia, Sweetgum, and Oak

Tees with this shape are great for landscaping. They have a uniformed round shape that looks really attractive. Whether they are in a line with other trees with the same shape, or alone in a landscape, they still look amazing.
Examples of Globe
American Yellowwood, American hornbeam, Black maple, Bur oak, Hackberry, Flowering dogwood, Redbud

They seem like columnar trees, but they have several trunks and are formed through nursery selections and not as natural mutations. This tree shape attracts the eye upward and they could look beautiful when planted in rows. Further, it can be an effective cloak against noise and unwanted sceneries.
Example of Fastigiate
Arborvitae, European beech, Ginko

Vase-shaped trees are ideal to be planted near the roads because they don't block pedestrian's view or the flow of traffic. Branches of these trees develop upward from the trunk, with the tips opening wide at the top. Their canopies are similar to upside-down triangles.
Examples of Vase
Fringe Tree, Boxelder, Hawthorn, Elm, Striped Maple, Zelkova

Trees with this shape appear wide. They are generally large and can overshadow small structures and can overwhelm bungalow-type of homes. However, they look good in a property with a narrow house because they create a contrasting effect.
Examples of Horizontal
Eastern Redcedar, Beech, Fir, Hornbeam, Honeylocust, Korean Dogwood, Oak (white and red), Larch, Witchhazel

Virginia Beach Tree Service is the area expert in tree care to include professional tree trimming and arboriculture consulting.  Call us at 757-250-2293.

Trees add a lot to your home or business. When trees are present in your property, your place looks more inviting and calm. Well-maintained trees give you and the environment essential benefits that cannot be discarded. On the other hand, trees that lack keeping and maintaining can be dangerous in the future. Trees will benefit a lot from proper care. Can you do the job alone? If you can work on heavy equipment and knows everything about the technicalities of tree care, by all means, you can. But if you aren't experienced and know little about tree care in general, it is wise to hire an arborist.
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Arborists are not your regular landscape artists. Arborists specialize in the art and science of tree care. They understand what your tree needs and they know how to meet these needs. They don't only have the proper training needed for tree care, but also the equipment essential to performing the task of caring for your trees. Using the service of an arborist is something that one should consider with thought. Well-maintained trees are investments that can eventually generate returns to the owner. Tree services such as pruning and tree removal are elaborate tasks and should only be done by an expert. 

Pruning Trees 
An arborist knows the proper way of pruning and the type of pruning needed to be done to keep your trees healthy, safe, and appealing. Some of the reasons your tree may need pruning are the following:

• Take care of crossing or interfering branches.
• Eliminating branches or limbs that are in contact with power lines, building structures, roofs, windows, or block sidewalks.
• Cutting down dead or damaged limbs that cause potential harm to you and your property.
• Removing infected and diseased trees.
• Creating a better form to lessen the risk of possible storm damage due to strong wind.
• Training trees for better structure. 
• Eliminating limbs affected by severe weather conditions.
• Keeping the proportion relevant to the weight.
• Removing unnecessary branches.
• Making sure your tree is in good shape. 

Tree Removal 
Tree removal should never be the first option when it comes to tree care. However, if deemed necessary, an arborist is skilled and equipped to take on the job safely and efficiently. Removal should be done only when:

• The tree is dying or is already dead. 
• The tree is beyond repair.
• The tree is harming other trees.
• The tree is improperly planted in a development site.
• The tree is causing trouble when it comes to nearby structures.
• The tree needs to be replaced by a more appropriate specimen. 

Emergency Tree Care 
Storms and other natural phenomenon damage and even cause trees to fall. Trees impacted by these weather conditions can be hard to take care of because of the danger it comes with. An arborist can do the job using a safe approach and eliminating the risks of further damage to your property. Utmost caution should be practiced in these situations and an arborist is trained to do just that. 

Trees add to beauty of any property. Tactically placed trees in right spots provide shelter from sun and attract birds and butterflies to your garden. However, certain tree species can be unsuitable for a particular property for a number of reasons. If you are planning to buy a house in near future (that have on trees), it is advisable to get expert advice on the trees before buying a house. Here are five reasons for that:
 
1.Invasive root structure
Trees have their own elaborate root structure (even smaller tress such as Willows have strong roots) that can easily stretch over 20-30 ft. While a strong root system helps trees in remaining healthy, they can damage a house structure seriously (if planted too close to the foundation).

2.Difficult to detect tree diseases
Trees are living organisms and prone to diseases. While some of them are obvious,, others can be hidden from common observation (decaying starts from the inside of the tree) and only an expert can diagnose.  If left untreated, they can result in a costly tree removal.

3.Pest infestations
 Trees are natural habitat for all kinds of life to include pests. Some of these pests can be invasive and have the potential to reproduce uncontrollably (hemipteran, clearwing and flat headed borers). When infested trees are near located close to a property, they can invade and cause serious damage to structure. An expert can identify the problem and recommend pest control measures in time.

4.Trees with high maintenance costs
All flora requires attention and maintenance. However, certain species of trees need much more maintenance and care than others. A particular example is of peach tree that requires regular disease management and comprehensive annual pruning for healthy appearance. Only an expert can advise you on such intricate matters.

5.Trees in danger of falling
Falling trees can cause serious damage to any property and certain types of trees are much more prone to damage caused by windstorms or uprooting due to floods. An expert can detect such trees.                            
 
Professional arborists can detect a lot of potential issues with trees on a property that you intend to buy. Seeking professional advice can help you in preempting tree problem before they occur.   Call the tree service Virginia Beach relies on to professionally assess your trees.