Tidewater Tree Care

Tidewater Tree Care Tidewater Tree Care is a progressive tree company offering planting, pruning, and removals with a fo

White pine trees can hide extensive rot. While this one had some pretty obvious signs others can be a little more elusiv...
05/27/2026

White pine trees can hide extensive rot. While this one had some pretty obvious signs others can be a little more elusive.

Here are a few things I look at when doing a tree assessment.

1. Poor trunk taper. The tree is about the same diameter at breast height as it is 50 feet up.
2. Bulging in the trunk.
3. Poorly defined root flare or the trunk of the tree seems to go straight into the ground.
4. Pruning cuts or broken stubs appear to be soft and rotten versus hard and dry.

Let us know if you would like an assessment! 207-613-5458

05/20/2026

Working on a slope is always difficult no matter the direction you are going. Without the “strategically” placed tractor, that log may have gained some speed and continued on down to the road. SOUND ON if you want to hear a sharp intake of breath.

We do big trees! Sometimes the companies with the big equipment can’t reach these trees. While we have had a crane on this property before, this tree was out of reach. Give us a shout if you have a tree in a hard to access location.

We have worked at this house for 10 years, through 2 different owners. A landscape architect designed this as a “mainten...
05/09/2026

We have worked at this house for 10 years, through 2 different owners. A landscape architect designed this as a “maintenance free” landscape.
We have significantly pruned these river birches 3 different times through the years with a few minor prunes between. River birches have many positive qualities but are often sold as a “small” tree with 3 separate stems. They are a very fast grower and with the typical planting of 3 stems, the stems tend to grow at an angle away from each other. This makes them particularly susceptible to snow and ice damage. Luckily one of their positive attributes is surviving aggressive pruning at practically any time of year.
While we don’t promote or recommend this, these trees were topped/reduced 4 years ago or so when the owner was at their wit’s end. Take in to consideration that a plant’s description on the tag or internet might not tell the whole story. I would also recommend a single stem river birch vs. the typical 3 stem.

Happy spring!

Last apple prune of the year. Happy Earth day! Go plant a tree :) 🍎🍏
04/22/2026

Last apple prune of the year. Happy Earth day! Go plant a tree :) 🍎🍏

We performed a light canopy reductionAnd thinning on these red maples on Sabattus Pond in Wales. Preservation of trees i...
02/08/2026

We performed a light canopy reduction
And thinning on these red maples on Sabattus Pond in Wales. Preservation of trees in the landscape can require maintenance over the years. Pruning throughout a tree’s life can help prevent structural defects and decay that can shorten the life span and safety of trees around your home. Reach out if you would like an estimate!

12/05/2025

We are just out harvesting our Christmas tree before the cold weather sets in! We only wanted the top 10 feet. We at Tidewater Tree Care work all winter! Winter can be a good time to get work done with frozen ground and snow protecting your landscape. Let us know if we can help. 207-737-9365

We are offering a cord of green firewood for sale for 275$ with all proceeds going to the Bowdoinham Food Pantry. Free d...
11/02/2025

We are offering a cord of green firewood for sale for 275$ with all proceeds going to the Bowdoinham Food Pantry. Free delivery. If you are interested please message us directly or call at 207-737-9365 🪵

Thank you every one who interacted with the post! The cord has been purchased by Andy Begin! Please think about making a monetary or food donation to the food pantry this holiday season!

10/22/2025

Here we are rigging down a sugar maple that reached out over the house.

Large oak tree removal. The customer requested for there to be as minimal damage to the landscape and lawn as possible a...
10/04/2025

Large oak tree removal. The customer requested for there to be as minimal damage to the landscape and lawn as possible and we obliged. We used ground protection mats to get to the tree with 90% of the tree being hauled out by hand and bringing in the tractor for the last 12 feet of trunk. While we don’t do this often we are capable and willing to do this level of work.

This leaning red oak had a twin stem that fell back into the woods. With the lack of roots on the backside of this stem,...
05/29/2025

This leaning red oak had a twin stem that fell back into the woods. With the lack of roots on the backside of this stem, and the lean towards the house we decided it was best to remove the tree. If you are interested in tree preservation or removal we offer an unbiased opinion based on your wants or needs. Let us know if we can provide you an estimate!

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Bowdoinham, ME
04008

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(207) 613-5458

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