Tree care · Mid-Atlantic
Maryland has a humid, warm climate around the Chesapeake Bay and a cooler, mountain climate in the west. Many yards have tall tulip poplars, oaks and maples, and tree cover is thick in suburbs. Summer storms and old, large trees make storm damage a common call.
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.
Liriodendron tulipifera
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus alba
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesQuercus rubra
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesAcer rubrum
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPinus taeda
Storm risk high
Care and removal notesPinus virginiana
Storm risk high
Care and removal notesPlatanus occidentalis
Storm risk high
Care and removal notesLiquidambar styraciflua
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesCornus florida
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesFagus grandifolia
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesNyssa sylvatica
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesJuniperus virginiana
Storm risk low
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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Summer thunderstorms and the remains of tropical storms are most common from June to October. Winter can bring ice and snow.
Main storm months: June to October for thunderstorms and tropical remnants; December to March for ice and snow
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.
The dormant season, late fall through winter, is a good time for most pruning. Avoid heavy pruning in summer heat.
Each species page lists its own best and worst times. See the month-by-month tree care calendar and when to prune.
Counties and cities may have tree ordinances, forest conservation rules or roadside tree permits. Check your county and city before removal. This is not legal advice.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Read our plain guide to tree permits.
City rules we checked in Maryland, 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
Maryland requires a state license for at least some tree work. Ask the company to show it. See the Maryland 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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Counties and cities may have tree ordinances and forest conservation rules. Many cities and counties have tree ordinances, and rules differ from place to place. Call your city or county office before any removal. Short explanation, not legal advice.
The dormant season is a good time for most pruning in Maryland. Dead or dangerous branches can be removed any time of year.
Summer thunderstorms and tropical storm remains are the main concerns. 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. Maryland requires a Tree Expert license for most tree work done for pay, so ask for the license number. See our Maryland license page. Get two or three quotes and compare what each one includes.
Common ones include tulip poplars, white and red oaks, red maples, loblolly pines, sycamores, sweetgums and dogwoods. Your yard may differ, so ask a local arborist to identify your trees.
Ask about emerald ash borer, spotted lanternfly, spongy moth, hemlock woolly adelgid and Japanese beetle. Ask an arborist or your extension office what is active near you, and check your state's official map, since ranges change.
Maryland requires a state license for at least some tree work. Ask the company to show it. Our Maryland 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.