A tree with two or more large trunks may look strong, but a narrow union can become a serious failure point. Hufnagel Tree Service explains how certified arborists evaluate codominant stems, reduce preventable risk, and determine when a multi stem tree can be preserved or should be removed.
Trees often uproot because their root systems were compromised long before the storm arrived. Hufnagel Tree Service explains the warning signs, inspection process, and tree health services that can reduce root-related failure risk.
Vines can turn a healthy-looking tree into a hidden structural concern. Hufnagel Tree Service explains how climbing vines affect tree health, storm resistance, inspection, restoration, and removal decisions.
Hidden tree rot can weaken a hardwood from the inside long before the canopy looks dead. Hufnagel Tree Service, based in Middletown and serving Monmouth County, explains how internal decay starts, why trees fail without warning, and when certified arborist inspection, tree restoration, or safe removal is the right call.
Wet spring weather can make trees in Long Branch and West Long Branch grow fast, heavy, and uneven. Hufnagel Tree Service helps homeowners reduce early summer branch failure with certified arborist inspections, tree trimming, pruning, canopy thinning, and free ground-based tree risk assessments.
Many Middletown homeowners are just now discovering tree damage from February’s heavy snowstorm. Arborvitae, Leyland cypress, pine, spruce, and fir trees across neighborhoods like Lincroft, Fairview, Belford, and Leonardo are showing hidden structural problems days after the storm. Learn what to look for and why a certified arborist inspection can prevent a dangerous failure later.
Winter Storm Hernando brought record snowfall, extreme cold, and 60 mph winds across New Jersey. Now melting snow and saturated soil are causing trees to fail across Monmouth County. Certified Arborist Michael Hufnagel explains why immediate tree risk evaluation and emergency tree services are critical right now.
Overnight winds in Ridgefield, NJ sent a massive tree crashing through the roof of an apartment building, knocking an 18-year-old unconscious as debris fell around him. He survived — a miracle, according to doctors — but the frightening scene is a reminder that New Jersey’s trees are under growing stress as storms intensify. In Monmouth County, where large oaks and maples tower close to homes, certified arborists say preventive inspections and pruning can mean the difference between safety and tragedy.
Hurricane Erin brought flooding, salt spray, and 50 mph winds from Sandy Hook Bay through Belmar, putting trees under heavy stress. Hufnagel Tree Service, led by a certified arborist with 25+ years of experience, helps Monmouth County homeowners recover with expert trimming, pruning, and storm damage care.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be above average, with increased storm activity expected to affect New Jersey. Learn how tree damage happens during hurricanes and what homeowners can do to protect their property before the next storm hits.
Please contact your local municipality to determine if a permit is required for your tree removal project. They will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information.
