Tree care · Northeast
New Hampshire has short warm summers and long snowy winters, especially in the White Mountains. Much of the state is forest, so white pine, maples, birches and hemlocks are everywhere, including in yards. Snow, ice and wind are the biggest tree 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 notesBetula papyrifera
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesBetula alleghaniensis
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesFagus grandifolia
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus rubra
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesTsuga canadensis
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesAbies balsamea
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPinus resinosa
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesFraxinus americana
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPicea glauca
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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Nor'easters, heavy wet snow and ice storms are most common from November to April. Strong thunderstorms can bring wind damage from June to September.
Main storm months: November to April for snow and ice; June to September for thunderstorms
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 or early spring, before buds open, is a common time for pruning. Winter is also a common time for removals when the ground is frozen.
Each species page lists its own best and worst times. See the month-by-month tree care calendar and when to prune.
Some towns have local rules for removals near roads, wetlands or shorelines. Check with your town before work starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Read our plain guide to tree permits.
For homeowners
No state tree license found
We found no state-level license just for tree work in New Hampshire. Pesticide, contractor and city rules can still apply. See the New Hampshire 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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For tree service owners
White pine, red and sugar maple, birches, beech, red oak and hemlock are common. Many yards sit right next to forest, so large old trees are often close to homes.
Late winter or early spring, before buds open, works for many trees. Ask an arborist before pruning oaks or any tree with signs of disease.
We could not confirm a state license made just for cutting or removing trees. Applying pesticides on property you do not own needs a commercial applicator license. Check the state rules page and your town. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Stay away from bent trees, hanging limbs and any lines. Call the utility about lines and 911 for danger. Then get a written quote from an insured pro.
Ask an arborist or your extension office about pests and diseases of hemlock, beech and ash in your town, and about your options.
Some towns have local rules, especially near roads, wetlands or shorelines. Call your town office first. This is general information, 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.