Heavy moss on trees can shade the leaves and slow their growth. In Sarasota, Spanish and ball moss are common. They can weigh a tree down, resulting in broken branches that pose a safety hazard to people and property. The arborists at Brown’s Tree Service can remove both types of moss to keep your trees healthy and visually appealing.
Spanish moss is a tropical American plant that grows as silvery green festoons on trees. It’s technically a bromeliad, not moss — and it doesn’t kill trees, but it does use them for support. It prefers moist environments, so improving sunlight exposure and air circulation around the tree helps with prevention. It grows on large trees, has no roots and can trap water to survive dry periods.
This type of plant is commonly found on cypress and oak trees. Our professional team employs safe, custom effective methods in our Spanish moss removal services, restoring your trees to their full, vibrant state. Removing Spanish moss by hand works best for smaller trees and branches that are lightly infested.
To increase sunlight exposure, our arborists can trim back overhanging branches and nearby trees. Structural pruning and thinning dense growth will also help prevent Spanish moss by improving air circulation.
Ball moss is also not a moss, despite its name. The plant looks similar to a gray sea urchin. Many people remove ball moss from their trees because they don’t like how it looks. It works the same way as Spanish moss, weighing down trees and constricting branches that it clings to. It can also smother out the lower limbs of the tees.
We typically control this plant and treat trees affected by it using two methods:
Combining both methods is sometimes the best way to remove ball moss.
We offer quality residential and commercial services at reasonable prices. We have two ISA-certified arborists on staff who assist with every stage of the process — from drawing up your quote to finalizing the moss removal work and making sure you’re satisfied. With our custom approach, flexible appointment scheduling, attention to detail and emphasis on safety, we strive to make working with us as easy as possible. Our tree care providers can handle moss removal safely and effectively, giving you peace of mind.
As moss accumulates and branches weaken, there’s an increased risk of branches breaking off and falling. Our professionals have the expertise and equipment to carefully remove moss and assess the health of your tree, reducing the likelihood of dangerous branch falls and diseases.
Trust Brown’s Tree Service to help maintain a healthy, beautiful landscape with our specialized moss removal services. Get a free estimate today to prevent your beloved trees from turning into dangerous hazards. Our goal is to offer unmatched service.
