Tree care · Northeast
New Jersey is humid subtropical along the coast and in the south and humid continental in the north, with hot summers and cold winters. Oaks, maples, tulip poplars and sweetgums fill many yards and streets, and pitch pines grow in the Pine Barrens. Storm winds and wet soil often bring trees down.
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.
Acer rubrum
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus alba
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesQuercus rubra
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus palustris
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus coccinea
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesLiriodendron tulipifera
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesLiquidambar styraciflua
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPinus rigida
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesIlex opaca
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesPlatanus occidentalis
Storm risk high
Care and removal notesPlatanus x acerifolia
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesCornus florida
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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Tropical storms, hurricane remnants and strong thunderstorms are common from June to October. Nor'easters, snow and ice follow from November to March.
Main storm months: June to October for tropical storms and thunderstorms; November to March for nor'easters, snow and ice
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.
Dormant-season pruning in winter is common for many trees. Avoid heavy pruning during summer heat, and ask an arborist about oaks.
Each species page lists its own best and worst times. See the month-by-month tree care calendar and when to prune.
Many New Jersey towns have tree ordinances that cover removals, especially of larger trees. 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.
City rules we checked in New Jersey, 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
New Jersey requires a state license for at least some tree work. Ask the company to show it. See the New Jersey 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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Red maple, several oaks, tulip poplar, sweetgum, sycamore and holly are common. Pitch pine grows in the Pine Barrens. Street trees often include London planetree and pin oak.
Winter, while trees are dormant, works for many species. Ask an arborist before pruning oaks, and avoid heavy pruning in summer.
New Jersey licenses tree work. The Board of Tree Experts licenses Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators, and tree companies must have a licensed person. Check the state rules page. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Stay away from broken limbs and downed lines. Call the utility about lines and 911 for danger. Then ask a licensed, insured pro for a written quote.
Ask an arborist or your county extension office about ash, oak and maple pests in your area. Pest areas change over time, so ask before you plan any work.
Many towns have a tree ordinance, so check with your town 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.