Clarksville’s Top 5 Most Problematic Trees (And What To Do About Them)

Clarksville’s got plenty of trees, but not all of them are worth keeping around. Here are the top offenders we deal with regularly:

1. Bradford Pear: These trees grow fast, look nice for a few years, and then split in half during a strong wind. Not worth it.

2. Silver Maple: Fast-growing but shallow roots that tear up driveways and septic lines.

3. Mimosa: Pretty blooms, but weak wood and invasive roots.

4. Hackberry: Drops branches like it’s going out of style and attracts pests.

5. Boxelder: Messy, short-lived, and prone to disease.

What to do? Remove and replace with strong native species like oak, hickory, or dogwood. If you're unsure what you're dealing with, we’ll come take a look.