Welcome to the NTS Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of our monthly tree care newsletter! Each month, we’ll share practical seasonal tips, safety insights, and updates to help you keep your property’s trees healthy and well-managed.
Whether you’re a homeowner, oversee multiple properties, or care for entire communities, our goal is to make tree care easier, safer, and more predictable. We’re excited to have you with us.
Our Story & Mission: Expert Central Florida Tree Care
Napoleon Tree Service is a family-owned company proudly serving Central Florida for the past five years. What started as a small, local operation has grown into a trusted resource for homeowners, HOAs, property managers, and commercial partners throughout the region.
We provide a full range of residential, commercial, and industrial tree care services, including structural pruning, hazardous tree removals, storm preparation and cleanup, tree health assessments, and ongoing maintenance programs tailored to each property’s needs.
No matter the size or scope of the job, Napoleon Tree Service is committed to delivering reliable service, expert guidance, and trees that remain safe, healthy, and beautiful year-round.
Our team includes two ISA-Certified Arborists who oversee our work and ensure every project — from routine pruning to complex removals — meets the highest standards of safety, industry best practices, and long-term tree health.
Winter Temperature Swings and Tree Stress
This winter’s unusually volatile temperature swings — warm, humid stretches followed by sudden cold snaps — are putting extra stress on Florida’s trees. When temperatures jump back and forth, trees don’t have time to adjust. Warm periods can trigger early sap movement, and quick cold dips can freeze that moisture, leading to leaf drop, tip dieback, and even small bark cracks on sensitive species.
For homeowners, this can show up as unexpected yellowing leaves or brittle branch tips. For HOAs and property managers, this seasonal stress can weaken limbs and increase the likelihood of failure during early spring winds, especially on older or previously pruned trees.
Quick Tip:
January is the ideal time for a simple health check — look for dead tips, peeling bark, or branches that aren’t leafing out like the rest of the canopy. Catching these early signs now helps prevent pest issues in spring and reduces the risk of hazardous limb failures later in the season.
Public Profile – Steele Napoleon
Founder and Owner Steele Napoleon, is the heart and driving force behind Napoleon Tree Service. With a passion for trees and a commitment to the community, he leads the team with expertise, integrity, and a hands-on approach that ensures every project reflects the company’s high standards.
Tree Care Risk Spotlight: Hidden Weak Points Forming Now
Florida’s warm-and-cool winter swings can create subtle stress in trees like laurel oaks, water oaks, and older ornamentals. These temperature shifts often lead to weakened branch unions or small cracks that aren’t noticeable from the ground but can turn into failure points once spring winds arrive.
Even healthy-looking trees can develop internal stress this time of year, which is why understanding these early-season weak spots is key to preventing bigger issues later.
On the Job: How We Maintain Safety on all Levels during Tree Care
Safety is always our top priority, which is why our team recently completed advanced aerial rescue training.
This specialized training ensures that our climbers can safely handle high-risk situations, protect each other on the job, and minimize any potential risk to your property — even when working in challenging or elevated conditions.
Tree of the Month: Live Oak – Quercus virginiana
The Live Oak is one of Florida’s most iconic and long-lived trees, known for its sprawling canopy and resilience. While hardy, Live Oaks can experience stress from winter temperature swings and heavy storms, making proper pruning and structural care essential. This month, consider giving these majestic trees some attention to ensure they stay healthy, safe, and beautiful all year long.
Introducing Napoleon Tree University (NTU) – Sharing our Tree Care Expertise
We’re excited to introduce NTU — Napoleon Tree University, our new initiative designed to educate homeowners, HOAs, and property managers on proper tree care, safety practices, and industry standards. The goal of NTU is to provide clear, accessible information that helps our community make informed decisions, understand tree health, and better recognize risks before they become problems. Through NTU, we’ll share helpful tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert guidance straight from our certified arborists.
