Your Orlando, Florida Davey Tree Office

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

Our team regularly works in Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Maitland, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Park, And Winter Springs 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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, some of the most common tree pests and diseases include Lethal Bronzing, Southern Pine Beetle, Fusarium Wilt, and Oak Wilt Disease. Here are signs and symptoms of how these pests and diseases can affect your trees. 

• Lethal Bronzing: This deadly bacterial disease causes wilting and lower fronds to turn brown prematurely. Once infected, trees rapidly decline and die within weeks or months. 
• Southern Pine Beetle: Symptoms include changes in canopy color (from green to dull green, yellow, and reddish-brown), brown-red dust, and whitish pitch (pine sap) tubes.
• Fusarium Wilt: The disease typically begins with wilting and yellowing of older, lower fronds, with discoloration usually starting on one side of the petiole.
• Oak Wilt Disease: Sudden wilting and premature leaf drop are the main symptoms of this disease. Early symptoms include wilting, bronzing, and leaf shedding at branch tips. 

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.