Tree care · Northeast
Maine has cool summers and long, cold, snowy winters, with a milder, foggier coast. It is one of the most forested states, with white pines, spruces, firs, maples and birches. Heavy snow, ice and nor'easters are the big storm risks.
Trees that commonly grow or are often planted here. The storm risk is our plain rating for the species as a whole, not an inspection of your tree.
Pinus strobus
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesAcer rubrum
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesAcer saccharum
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesAbies balsamea
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPicea glauca
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPinus resinosa
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesBetula papyrifera
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesBetula alleghaniensis
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus rubra
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesTsuga canadensis
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesFagus grandifolia
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPopulus tremuloides
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesSee every species in the tree library.
Widely known concerns in this part of the country. If you see signs, ask a certified arborist or your state extension office. Ranges change, so check your state's official maps.
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Snow, ice and nor'easters are most common from late fall into spring. Late summer and fall can bring the remains of tropical storms.
Main storm months: November to April for snow, ice and nor'easters; August to October for tropical remnants
After a storm, stay away from downed lines and call the utility. Call 911 if anyone is in danger. Read what to do after a storm and our storm guides.
Late winter, while trees are dormant, is a good time for most pruning. Snow and frozen ground can make access easier for heavy work.
Each species page lists its own best and worst times. See the month-by-month tree care calendar and when to prune.
Many towns have shoreland and wetland rules that limit cutting near water, and some have tree ordinances. Check your town office before cutting near water or the road. This is not legal advice.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Read our plain guide to tree permits.
City rules we checked in Maine, with links to the official sources. Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; short explanation, not legal advice.
See tree removal permits by city for every city we checked.
For homeowners
State license required
Maine requires a state license for at least some tree work. Ask the company to show it. See the Maine state rules page for details and official links.
Get two or three written quotes. To find local pros, search Google Maps and read their reviews. Full steps in how to hire a tree service and the hiring checklist.
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Many Maine towns have shoreland and wetland rules for cutting near water, and many towns and cities have tree ordinances. Rules differ from place to place. Call your town or city office before any removal. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Late winter is a good time for most pruning in Maine, while trees are dormant. Dead or dangerous branches can be removed any time of year.
Snow, ice and nor'easters are the main concerns from late fall into spring. Stay away from downed power lines and call the utility. Call 911 if there is danger to people. Once it is safe, ask a local insured pro for a written quote. Do not climb or cut storm-loaded wood yourself.
Ask for proof of insurance, a written quote and references. Maine requires an arborist license for arborist work done for pay, so ask to see it. See our Maine license page. Get two or three quotes and compare what each one includes.
Common ones include white pines, red and sugar maples, balsam firs, spruces, birches, hemlocks and northern red oaks. Your yard may differ, so ask a local arborist to identify your trees.
Ask about hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, beech leaf disease, Dutch elm disease, spongy moth and road salt damage. Ask an arborist or your extension office what is active near you, and check your state's official map, since ranges change.
Maine requires a state license for at least some tree work. Ask the company to show it. Our Maine state rules page has the details and links to official sources. Short explanation, not legal advice.
No. Lirevon is a remote marketing team for tree service companies. We do not do tree work and we do not list or rank tree companies. To find a local insured pro, search Google Maps, read their reviews and get two or three written quotes.