Your New Jersey Davey Tree Office

We proudly provide professional tree care services throughout Morris Plains and the surrounding communities.  

Our team regularly works in Basking Ridge, Mendham, Morris Plains, Morristown, Livingston, Parsippany, Randolph, Short Hills, and Whippany offering expert tree trimming and pruning, shrub care, tree removal and planting, tree inspections, and plant health care. If you’re not sure whether we service your area, just give us a call — we’re happy to help. 

In Morris Plains, the best time to prune most trees is during late winter to early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning during this dormant season helps trees heal quickly, reduces stress, and lowers the risk of disease or pest infestation. 

In Morris Plains, some of the most common tree pests and diseases include Spotted Lanternfly, Scale Insects, and Spider Mites. Here are signs and symptoms of how these pests and diseases can affect your trees. 

• Spotted Lanternfly: Spotted lanternflies cause wilted foliage, oozing trunk wounds, and secrete honeydew, which promotes sooty mold and can accumulate on cars, patios, and furniture.
• Scale Insects: Scale infestations cause small, yellow-mottled leaves, canopy thinning, leaf drop, branch dieback, and possible plant death. There are two groups of scale insects: armored and soft scale.
• Spider Mites: Sap-sucking pests drain nutrients, causing yellowing, flecked needles. Worsening infestations leave silk webbing, shed skins, brown needles, early needle drop, and potential tree death.

A Plant Health Care (PHC) Program is a proactive, year-round plan to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and pest-free. Our certified arborists focus on prevention and early detection by monitoring soil health, nutrients, insects, and disease. Based on your property’s needs, we create a customized care plan that may include fertilization, pest management, pruning, and soil improvement. 

Yes! Mulching around trees helps retain soil moisture, reduce weeds, improve soil nutrients, and regulate root temperature. Without mulch, tree roots must compete with grass for water and nutrients, which can slow growth and weaken the tree. Learn more about the benefits of mulching in our blog.

For best results, apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch around the tree, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk. Proper mulch installation is essential for the long-term health of your trees and plants. Contact your local New Jersey Davey office for professional mulch installation and expert guidance.