Tree care · Northeast
Vermont has a humid continental climate with warm, short summers and cold, snowy winters, especially in the Green Mountains. Forests of sugar maple, birch, beech, hemlock and white pine are part of daily life, and many homes sit close to woods. Heavy snow, ice and wind are the main reasons trees come 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 saccharum
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesAcer rubrum
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPinus strobus
Storm risk medium
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 notesTsuga canadensis
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesAbies balsamea
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesFraxinus americana
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesQuercus rubra
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPicea abies
Storm risk high
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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Heavy snow and ice are most common from November to April. Summer thunderstorms and flooding from tropical storm remains can hit from June to September.
Main storm months: November to April for snow and ice; June to September for thunderstorms and flooding
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 to prune many trees, and frozen ground is easier on lawns. Ask an arborist about the best timing for maples, which can ooze sap in early spring.
Each species page lists its own best and worst times. See the month-by-month tree care calendar and when to prune.
Some Vermont towns have their own tree and permit rules, and state rules can apply near streams, wetlands and roads. Check your town before work starts. This is a short explanation, 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 Vermont. Pesticide, contractor and city rules can still apply. See the Vermont 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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Sugar maple, red maple, white pine, birch, beech, hemlock, spruce and balsam fir are common across the state. White ash and northern red oak also grow in many areas.
Heavy snow and ice are most common from November to April. Summer thunderstorms and flooding can come from June to September.
Many Vermont towns set their own tree rules, and state rules can apply near streams, wetlands and roads. Check your town first. This is a short explanation, not legal advice.
We could not find a state license just for tree work. Pesticide work on another person's property needs a commercial applicator certificate. Check our Vermont tree service license page and your town.
Yes. Ash, hemlock, beech and maple trees can have pest and disease problems. Ask an arborist or your extension office about the current local situation.
Late winter, while trees are dormant, works well for many trees. Ask an arborist about maples and conifers.
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.