76 articles from our crews
For a tree in your own yard on an existing house lot, Waxhaw does not require a removal permit, and unincorporated Union County does not either. Street trees, recorded tree-save areas, and new development follow different rules.
Tree roots usually go around a sound foundation instead of breaking it. They widen cracks that are already there, and cutting a large root beside the house can make the tree unsafe.
A Bradford pear usually fails at the trunk because tight upright crotches hold bark instead of a solid wood joint, so a mild or moderate storm can tear a main stem. Removal is the safer call when a crack already sits over a roof, driveway, or play area.
Learn how to identify Ips engraver beetles versus Southern Pine Beetle damage on Union County pines, spot early warning signs, and protect high-value trees.
Cracked trunks, codominant stems, root upheaval, and shelf fungi are the warning signs a Waxhaw tree may be hazardous. Learn when to get a professional assessment.
The emerald ash borer is now established statewide in North Carolina, including Waxhaw and Union County. Learn the signs, when to treat, and when removal is the safe choice.
