Tree and Plant Health Assessment / Tree & Plant Inventory

A healthy landscape starts with understanding what’s growing—and how it’s doing. At P.C. Hoag & Co., we provide detailed tree and plant health assessments to identify risks, diagnose problems, and develop care plans that promote long-term vitality. Our consulting arborists use decades of experience and scientific insight to evaluate each tree’s condition, structure, and contribution to your property.

Whether you’re managing a private estate, conservation area, or commercial property, we help you prioritize care, manage risk, and plan for the future. This service is often paired with tree inventories, which catalog the species, size, health, and location of trees and shrubs across your site—essential data for planning and preservation.

What’s Included in a Health Assessment?

• Visual Tree Risk Evaluation – Identifies structural flaws, pests, and disease symptoms before they become hazards.
• Soil and Site Condition Review – Examines root health, drainage, compaction, and surrounding competition.
• Targeted Diagnosis – Confirms issues like fungal pathogens, borers, scale, or nutrient deficiency and provides treatment options.
• Prioritized Action Plan – Ranked recommendations based on safety, preservation, and site goals.

Tree & Plant Inventories

For larger properties or projects, we offer full tree and plant inventories that include:

• Species identification and location mapping
• Size (DBH), height, canopy spread, and condition rating
• Recommendations for pruning, preservation, or removal
• Appraisal values (if needed for insurance or legal purposes)

Inventories are valuable tools for construction planning, landscape development, and long-term tree health tracking.

Perfect For:

• Homeowners concerned about declining or hazardous trees
• Landowners managing aging trees or invasive species
• Landscape architects or developers planning around existing vegetation
• Municipalities or schools seeking risk assessment or preservation plans

 

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Request an Assessment or Inventory

Our ISA Certified Arborists offer expert assessments and plant inventories to help you understand and care for every tree on your property. Whether you’re preserving, planning, or simply curious, we’ll provide the insights you need.

Call 603-323-7217 or schedule your tree health consultation online.

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FAQs

Q: What is a tree and plant health assessment?
A: A health assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a tree or plant’s condition, including its structure, foliage, root zone, and surrounding environment. It helps detect issues early and guides proper care.

Q: How does a tree inventory differ from a health assessment?
A: An inventory catalogs each tree or plant’s species, size, and location, while a health assessment focuses on evaluating vitality, disease, or structural concerns. We often perform both together for complete landscape insights.

Q: Why should I schedule a plant health evaluation?
A: Early detection of problems like pests, disease, or soil issues can prevent decline and reduce long-term costs. Regular assessments support proactive landscape management and informed decision-making.

Q: Do you provide reports after an assessment?
A: Yes. We provide detailed documentation including findings, recommendations, and maintenance priorities to help guide your next steps.

Q: Who benefits from these services?
A: Homeowners, property managers, conservation groups, and municipalities all benefit from health assessments and inventories—especially when managing high-value trees or complex landscapes.