Historical Tree & Garden Preservation

Serving Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard Counties and All Surrounding Areas

Historical Tree, Plant & Landscape Preservation

Since 1988, our arborist services have also specialized in preservation and care for Historical Trees and Plants. We provide expert consultation and treatment for complex historic garden landscapes - and landscapes special to you.

Why Preserve History Through Trees & Landscape

At Lasbury Tree & Shrub, we believe trees are more than shade—they’re living links to the past. Historic trees and landscapes connect us to local heritage, define community character, and offer irreplaceable ecological and aesthetic benefits. Preserving them ensures that future generations can experience the beauty, stories, and identity these landscapes hold.

Why Preserve History Through Trees & Landscape

At Lasbury Tree & Shrub, we believe trees are more than shade—they’re living links to the past. Historic trees and landscapes connect us to local heritage, define community character, and offer irreplaceable ecological and aesthetic benefits. Preserving them ensures that future generations can experience the beauty, stories, and identity these landscapes hold.

Here’s how we do it:

1. Detailed Documentation & Assessments

• Cataloging heritage trees: identifying species, age, condition, and structural health.
• Recording landscape patterns: historic plantings, spatial layouts, vistas, pathways.
• Assessing soil, drainage, light, and other environmental factors.

2. Planning & Design with Respect for History

• Retaining and protecting original plant materials and historic vegetation wherever possible
• When restoration or replacement is needed, use plants or materials that match historical character. (Includes sourcing similar species or using propagation from existing heritage stock.)
• Designing site use, circulation, and built elements to complement the historic character

3. Protection During New Construction & Landscape Changes

• Setting up Tree Protection Zones to prevent root damage, trunk, or limb injury.
• Using sensitive construction techniques when working near historic vegetation, minimize soil compaction, and avoid damaging root zones. 

4. Maintenance & Monitoring Over Time

• Regular health checks, pruning, treating diseases, and pests.
• Managing soil, water, and nutrient conditions.
• Addressing invasive species that threaten historic plantings
• Monitoring after any nearby disturbances (storms, construction, etc.) for signs of stress or decline.

What Makes a Tree or Landscape “Historic”?

We consider several factors:

• Age & Size – Trees or plantings that have been part of the local environment for many decades or more.
• Associations – Connection with historic events, persons, or original owners/designers of the property.
• Design & Intent – Layout, vistas, plantings that are part of the original or early historic design of a landscape.
• Community Recognition & Meaning – Whether a tree or landscape has special meaning to the local community, landmarks, or heritage type value.

Services We Offer

Lasbury Tree & Shrub provides full services in historic tree & landscape preservation. Some of what we can help you with: 



• Heritage tree surveys & condition reports.
• Historic landscape planning and restoration.
• Tree care: pruning recommendation, disease treatment, structural support.
• Planting & replacement with historically appropriate species.
• Protection during construction & development work.
• Regular maintenance plans tailored to preserve historical integrity.