When your trees show signs of stress, like thinning canopies, discolored leaves, or unusual growths, expert attention can make all the difference.
Bushor’s Tree Surgeons has been providing trusted tree health care in Jacksonville since 1962. Our certified arborists diagnose and treat a wide range of tree issues using industry best practices and decades of local experience. From soil health and pest control to disease management and structural assessments, we help your trees stay healthy, safe, and rooted for the long run.
When Professional Tree Health Care Is Needed
Our clients typically seek our tree health services when:
- Visible symptoms appear – Leaf discoloration, premature leaf drop, or branch dieback
- Pest infestations – Evidence of boring insects, leaf-eating pests, or fungal growth
- Structural concerns – Cracks, leaning, or visible decay on trunks or major limbs
- Preventative care – Protecting valuable specimen trees from common tree diseases
- Post-storm recovery – Helping damaged but salvageable trees recover from storm trauma
- Property value protection – Maintaining landscape trees that enhance curb appeal
Finding What’s Wrong With Your Trees: Our Tree Check-Up Process
Don’t you wish trees could tell you what’s wrong when they’re sick? While trees can’t talk, they do show signs when they’re not well – and our tree experts know how to read these signs and find hidden problems that most people can’t see.
Our Tree Check-Up Tools and Methods:
- Looking closely at the whole tree from roots to top by our trained tree experts
- Tree X-ray tool (IML Resistograph) – Helps us see inside the tree without hurting it
- Soil testing to check if the tree is getting the right food
- Root checking to look for problems under the ground
- Bug spotting by looking at signs and samples
- Disease finding based on what we see on the tree
- Safety checking to make sure the tree isn’t likely to fall
Why Our Tree Check-Ups Help:
- Finding problems early before you can see them
- Getting the right fix based on real facts
- Saving valuable trees that might be cut down without need
- Proof for insurance if you need to make a claim
- Checking if treatments are working over time
How We Fix Tree Problems in Jacksonville, FL
Once we know what’s making your tree sick or weak, we can fix the problem with the right treatment.
- Special tree food based on what your soil needs
- Bug control using safe methods
- Root zone help to improve the soil around your tree
- Soil fixes to add missing nutrients and fix soil problems
- Protection treatments for common Jacksonville tree diseases
- Medicine for trees that goes inside the tree for certain problems
- Careful trimming to improve how weight is spread on the tree
- Support cables for trees that are weak but still healthy overall
Protecting Your Trees from Drought Stress
Extended dry periods can weaken even the healthiest trees, making them more vulnerable to pests, disease, and long-term decline. Our team helps protect your trees with proactive care plans that include deep root watering, mulch application, soil amendments, and proper pruning techniques to reduce water loss.
Why Trust Bushor’s Tree Surgeons
- 60+ years of local experience serving Northeast Florida since 1962
- Three generations of ISA Certified Arborists with deep knowledge of local tree species
- Advanced diagnostic equipment including our IML Resistograph for non-invasive testing
- Comprehensive approach that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes
- Customized treatment plans based on species, location, and specific conditions
- Preventative care programs that help avoid costly tree removal
- Environmental responsibility with treatments that minimize ecological impact
- Ongoing monitoring to ensure treatment effectiveness and adjust as needed
- Transparent communication explaining issues and solutions in easy-to-understand terms
- A+ Better Business Bureau rating maintained through decades of quality service
Areas We Serve For Tree Care
Our tree health care services cover all of Northeast Florida, including:
Duval County
- Jacksonville (All Neighborhoods)
- Jacksonville Beach
- Neptune Beach
- Atlantic Beach
- Mayport
St. Johns County
- St. Johns
- Ponte Vedra
- Nocatee
- St. Augustine (Northern Areas)
Clay County
- Orange Park
- Fleming Island
- Middleburg
- Green Cove Springs
Nassau County
- Fernandina Beach
- Amelia Island
- Yulee
- Callahan
FAQs
How much do tree health care services cost in Florida?
Tree health care costs in Jacksonville vary based on tree size, condition, and the type of care needed. Our certified tree experts provide detailed, no-obligation estimates after an initial assessment. We often create multi-tree care plans that provide better value. Contact Bushor’s Tree Surgeons at (904) 789-8884 for a free evaluation and estimate tailored to your specific trees and property.
How often should Jacksonville trees receive professional health care?
For preventative care, most trees benefit from annual health assessments and seasonal maintenance. Properties with specimen trees or those in coastal areas may require semi-annual checkups. Following storms or construction activity, we recommend immediate inspections to address new vulnerabilities. We can create a customized schedule based on your specific trees and property conditions.
What tree diseases are common in Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville’s climate makes certain diseases prevalent, including oak wilt, pine pitch canker, fusiform rust, and various fungal issues like anthracnose and root rot. Palm trees specifically face lethal bronzing, ganoderma butt rot, and fusarium wilt. Our arborists are trained to identify early signs of these diseases when treatment is most effective.
Can you save a tree with significant storm damage?
Many storm-damaged trees can be saved with proper care. Our arborists assess structural integrity, remaining healthy tissue, and long-term viability. Using our emergency tree services, we can provide immediate stabilization followed by recovery treatments including proper pruning, wound treatment, and supportive care to help trees recover from storm damage.
What’s the best time for tree health treatments in Jacksonville, FL?
Timing varies by treatment type. Preventative pest treatments are typically applied in early spring before infestation cycles begin. Fertilization is most effective in early spring and fall. Root treatments can be performed year-round but are ideal during Jacksonville’s milder winter and spring months. Emergency treatments should be applied as soon as problems are identified, regardless of season.
How long does it take to see results from tree health treatments?
Treatment response varies by tree species, condition, and treatment type. Some pest treatments show results within days, while nutritional treatments may take weeks or months to produce visible improvement. Structural improvements from pruning provide immediate benefits that continue as the tree responds with new growth. Our arborists set realistic expectations during the consultation process and monitor progress during follow-up visits.
Call for Tree Health Care in Jacksonville Today
Don’t wait until your trees are beyond saving. With early care and expert attention from Bushor’s Tree Surgeons, many problems can be treated before removal becomes necessary.
As a family-run business serving Northeast Florida since 1962, we bring decades of local knowledge and certified expertise to every property. From diagnosis to treatment, we help keep your trees strong, safe, and thriving.
Ready to protect your trees and property?
- Call us today: (904) 789-8884
- Visit our office: 5525 St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Free estimates: Provided within 48 hours of your call
- Service area: All of Northeast Florida
Special note: Using our IML Resistograph we can non-invasively test your tree for internal decay!
Short video on how an IML Resistograph works!
