Your Charleston, West Virginia Davey Tree Office

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

Our team regularly works in Barboursville, Charleston, Dunbar, Huntington, Hurricane, Scott Depot, South Charleston, St. Albans, and Winfield, 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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, some of the most common tree pests and diseases include Emerald Ash Borer, Eastern Tent Caterpillars, and Mites. Here are signs and symptoms of how these pests and diseases can affect your trees. 

• Emerald Ash Borer: Trees under attack will display different levels of canopy thinning, branch dieback, and longitudinal bark splitting. Heavy woodpecker activity is also a sign of an EAB infestation.
• Eastern Tent Caterpillars: The caterpillars feed heavily, causing aesthetic damage and sometimes defoliating the host tree. Eastern tent caterpillars are always active in spring.
• Mites: Mites are tiny but cause noticeable damage to trees, shrubs, and plants. Signs include leaf spotting, bronzing, yellowing, and small webs between twigs.

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 Charleston Davey office for professional mulch installation and expert guidance.