On a bluff above the Tennessee River

Tree Service in Triana, AL

An 1819 river town that has grown nearly sixfold since 2010.

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Old River Town, New Neighborhoods

Tree service in Triana has changed almost as quickly as the town. Ten years ago this was a small community of about 500 people on the north bank of the Tennessee River; today it is a growing suburb with new streets on what used to be open ground. Pro Tree Service Huntsville helps both newcomers and long-time residents keep their trees safe and in proportion.

A short history with a long gap

Triana was incorporated on November 13, 1819, the second town in Madison County, and was a busy riverport before railroads took that trade away. The incorporation later lapsed. It was reincorporated on July 13, 1964, with help from Clyde Foster, who later became mayor. The name is said to honor Rodrigo de Triana, the sailor on Columbus's first voyage who first sighted land.

The numbers

The Census counted 496 residents in 2010 and 2,890 in 2020, an increase of 482.7%, which made Triana the fastest-growing place in Alabama in that census. Estimates since then range from about 4,900 to more than 5,200. Almost all of that growth is in new housing on a town that covers less than three square miles.

What that means for trees

New neighborhoods on open land have two typical tree needs, and both are easier to handle early.

Young trees planted by builders. They need structural pruning in their first ten to fifteen years to develop one strong trunk and well-spaced limbs. That work is quick and inexpensive when the tree is small.
Old trees saved during construction. Mature trees left standing among new houses often lose roots to grading and trenching. They can decline over several years. Watching for thinning crowns and dead limbs lets you deal with them before they drop wood on a new roof.

Near the river

Triana sits on a bluff, but the land around it drops toward the river and its creeks. Lower ground stays wet for long stretches in the November-to-May wet season, and trees there such as willows, cottonwoods and silver maples grow fast with brittle wood. Soft ground also affects equipment, so we plan bottomland jobs for drier weeks when we can.

Many residents know the area's environmental history: in the late 1970s, DDT from a former chemical plant on Redstone Arsenal was traced into Huntsville Spring Branch and local water. The EPA considers the physical cleanup complete. It is not a reason to avoid tree work, but if you have questions about soil on a particular property, the EPA's records on the site are public.

Planning for the trees you will plant

If you are adding trees to a new Triana lot, the best decisions happen before planting. Large shade trees belong at least 20 feet from the house and well away from overhead lines and underground utilities. Plant fewer, better trees rather than many crowded ones.

Services in Triana

Young tree structural pruning
Care and removal of mature trees affected by construction
Tree trimming over roofs and driveways
Stump grinding for new lawns
Storm cleanup

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Triana Facts

Fastest-growing in the state. Triana grew 482.7%, from 496 residents in 2010 to 2,890 in 2020, the fastest growth of any place in Alabama in the 2020 census.
Second town in Madison County. Triana was first incorporated on November 13, 1819, later lapsed, and was reincorporated on July 13, 1964.
River bluff. The town sits on a bluff on the north bank of the Tennessee River in southwestern Madison County, about 16 miles southwest of central Huntsville, on about 2.8 square miles.
DDT cleanup. DDT traced to Olin Corporation's production on Redstone Arsenal contaminated Huntsville Spring Branch; EPA monitoring from 1982 to 1995 showed DDT in the water fell 97%, and EPA considers the physical cleanup complete.

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Triana Questions

We just moved into a new Triana house. When should the young trees be pruned?

A light structural pruning in the first few years, and again every few years after, sets them up well. The goal is one strong central trunk and limbs spaced along it, not a heavy cut.

A big old tree was left when our street was built. Is it safe?

It may be, but construction often damages roots. Watch for thinning at the top, dead limbs or mushrooms at the base. We can inspect it and tell you what we see.

Do you work near the river and the low ground?

Yes. On wet ground we schedule for drier weather when we can and use lighter equipment to avoid ruts.

How far from the house should I plant a shade tree?

For large shade trees, at least 20 feet is a good rule. Smaller ornamental trees can go closer, but keep them clear of roofs and lines.

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