Ulrich Tree Care

Happy New Year from Ulrich Tree Care! We are grateful for all of our customers in 2023, and look forward to working with you again in the new year. As always, feel free to reach out with any of your tree care needs!

Tulsa World published an interview with Chuck, UTC’s Board Certified Master Arborist, regarding tree care after the wind storm that tore through Green Country in mid June. Check out the article linked here for more info!

Preventing tree damage and loss with tips from master arborists, horticulturists "Watering 15 or 20 minutes every day to keep your turf happy is not enough to keep your trees really that happy,” an arborist explained when asked about preventing tree

We have had several calls about tree damage after the storms on Saturday night. Some trees will obviously have to be removed due to complete uproot and/or major limb failure. While UTC may not be able to help you with large tree removal projects, we would be happy to offer our professional opinion whether your tree can be salvaged or if it just needs pruning.

Text pictures of your tree damage to (918) 991-4399 and Chuck will determine whether the tree can be salvaged or if it needs to be removed. It may take a while to respond, but we will work to answer all inquiries.

The pictures included in this post are pictures that were sent to Chuck for evaluation.

We hope you are finding ways to stay cool and comfortable in the days ahead!

🌳 TREATMENT PLAN FOR A UNIQUE TULSA TREE 🌳

We were called out to work on a very large and rare (for Tulsa) Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) recently. For almost all of its life it was growing in the shade of a very mature Cottonwood. A few years ago, the cottonwood was removed - exposing the Maple to full afternoon sun on the south side of the tree. The glaring summer sun damaged the previous shaded Maple trunk and caused damage known as Sunscald. It’s very common on newly planted thin-bark trees, but is very unusual on older trees like this Norway Maple.

We removed the damaged tissue back to intact, healthy wood to remove any places for insects to hide. Then we wrapped the trunk with a protective screen material that lets air and water pass through, but blocks out the harmful sun rays. We also treated the tree with a systemic insecticide to protect it from opportunistic insects that may be attracted to the weakened tree.

The homeowner will place mulch over the exposed roots of the tree to protect them from excessive sun damage.

It’s fun to be able to creatively diagnose and treat unusual trees, especially with a tree as large and rare as this Norway Maple.

Have a tree that concerns you as we approach summer heat? Call UTC today for a free estimate!