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. 

If you suspect your tree is infested with a pest, contact your local Davey office. Our arborists are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to identify and treat pests, and to implement preventative measures to avoid future infestations.

Once heavy rainfall passes, perform a soil test to check the soil’s moisture levels. If it’s still soaked, avoid watering your tree until it needs hydration. Hold off on fertilizer until the soil drains and keep an eye out for signs of damage the next growing season. Read our blog to learn more about oversaturated soils. 

When conducting a visual inspection of your tree, start from the ground up. Look for heaving or severed roots, peeling bark, and decaying wood, and dead or dying branches and leaf deformities. Read our blog to learn how to tell if your tree is dying or dead.