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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Solutions: Safeguarding the Trees on Your Property from the Threat The threat of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has become a major issue for many residents in the Denver Metro area within the last few years. The […]

Plant Health Care and the Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle in Colorado Ash Trees From Egg to Invading:  The Full Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle The Emerald Ash Borer or more commonly referred to as EAB goes through many cycles […]

Emerald Ash Borer (commonly referred to as EAB) is an insect that was introduced to North America in the 1990s (native to Asia).  Due to the millions of ash trees that EAB has killed, it is now considered the most […]

Emerald ash borer, or EAB as it is commonly referred to, is an emerald green beetle that feeds on ash species of trees. What do you need to about EAB? Will this pesky little beetle harm your trees? Here’s everything […]

Englewood EAB Grant Program Helps Residents Protect Ash Trees Englewood homeowners now have a new opportunity to help protect their ash trees from emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive tree pests in the United States. The City of […]

Pine trees shape the identity of Colorado’s foothills and mountain communities. They provide shade, privacy, and that unmistakable alpine feel. When mountain pine beetles move in, they can change an entire property in just a few seasons. Homeowners across the […]

Wildfire does not need a direct flame front to destroy a home. Wind-driven embers can travel miles, land in dry debris, and ignite structures in minutes. Homeowners in Colorado’s foothills see this risk every year, especially in areas where trees […]

Winter in Colorado usually means snow stacks up in the high country, covers dry grasses, and slowly melts into the soil through spring. This year tells a different story. Colorado snowpack during the 2026 winter has hovered near record lows, […]

If you’ve noticed blackened branches or scorched-looking leaves on your trees this spring, fire blight might be to blame. This aggressive bacterial disease (not actually a fungus!) affects many common trees in Colorado, especially apple and pear species. And if […]

Defensible Space Inspection Colorado Protect your property and Colorado’s forests with professional fire mitigation services. Splintered Forest specializes in reducing wildfire risk through strategic tree removal, defensible space creation, and expert assessment to keep your home and community safer. Wildfires […]

A Detailed Guide on Planting and Caring for the Kentucky Coffeetree in Colorado. The Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a versatile and hardy deciduous tree native to the central and eastern United States. It is celebrated for its adaptability, unique […]

How Splintered Forest Tree Services Supports HOA and Property Management Companies Managing the health and beauty of trees on a property can be a daunting task, especially for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and property management companies. Trees are not just aesthetic […]