Your Richmond, Virginia Davey Tree Office

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

Our team regularly works in Chester, Colonial Heights, Dumbarton, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Moseley, Richmond, and Rockville, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, some of the most common tree pests and diseases include Crape Myrtle Bark Scale, Boxwood Leafminer, and Lace Bugs. Here are signs and symptoms of how these pests and diseases can affect your trees. 

• Crape Myrtle Bark Scale: Initial insect damage is mostly cosmetic but can reduce tree vigor and foliage growth. The insect feeds on sap which fosters black sooty mold. This mold can cover the tree causing significant dieback if untreated. 
• Boxwood Leafminer: By late spring, leaves may show yellow spots, blister by mid-summer, and drop prematurely. Infestation signs include egg punctures and larvae in leaf blisters.
• Lace Bugs: Infestation signs include bleached leaves, premature leaf drop, and shiny black excrement on leaf undersides. Unlike spider mites, lace bugs do not produce webbing.

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.