Tree Service in Brownsboro, AL

Brownsboro is an unincorporated community in Madison County east of Huntsville, and the Flint River runs right through it. Tree service in Brownsboro means dealing with river-bottom trees that grow big and fast, ground that floods periodically, and country homesites spread along the roads. Pro Tree Service Huntsville works throughout the community.

Mill on the river

Brownsboro is named for John Brown, a local miller, and a post office was established here in 1824. Like many early Madison County settlements, it grew up where water could power a mill. The river that made the place useful also shapes what grows here today.

Trees and floods

Wikipedia notes that the Flint River floods periodically through Brownsboro. Repeated flooding affects trees in several ways: 1. Saturated roots. Trees that sit in waterlogged soil for long periods lose fine roots, which can lead to dieback in the crown. 2. Bank erosion. Floodwater undercuts banks, exposing roots and leaving trees leaning toward the river. 3. Debris damage. Logs and debris carried by floodwater scrape bark and wound trunks, giving decay an entry point. 4. Soft ground. Heavy equipment can sink or rut, so jobs on low ground are scheduled for drier periods when possible.

Sycamore, river birch, box elder, silver maple and willow are common along rivers like the Flint. They tolerate wet soil but tend to grow fast and drop limbs.

A storm that ended here

The November 15, 1989 tornado touched down on Redstone Arsenal, crossed south Huntsville and destroyed Jones Valley Elementary before it dissipated near Brownsboro, about 18.5 miles from where it started. It killed 21 people and destroyed 259 homes. Strong storms crossing the valley from the southwest often reach this side of the county, and the open river corridor gives them a clear path.

After a flood or storm

If the river has been up, look at trees near the bank for new lean, exposed roots or cracked soil. After a storm, stay away from any tree touching a power line and call the electric provider on your bill. Once lines are safe, we can remove trees off homes and drives first, then handle the rest of the cleanup.

Bottomland soil and new construction

Some newer homes in the Brownsboro area sit on former bottomland and farmland near the river. If your lot includes large old river trees, protecting their roots during any construction or grading matters, since river trees often root shallow in moist soil. Keep heavy equipment, fill and materials out from under the canopy where possible.

If you are planning to plant, choose trees suited to wet soil and occasional flooding, and keep large species well away from the house. Bald cypress, river birch and swamp white oak are among trees that tolerate wet ground; ask about what suits your spot.

After grinding a stump on low ground, fill the hole with topsoil and let it settle before planting or seeding.

Our work in Brownsboro

• Assessment and removal of flood-damaged and leaning river trees
• Tree removal near homes, barns and fences
• Pruning and deadwood removal
• Stump grinding
• Storm damage and emergency tree removal

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