If a tree trimmed during work dies within one year of the work, what action is required?

• A. Replacement
• B. No action
• C. Re-staking
• D. Replanting only if asked

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that there is a one-year warranty on tree trimming work. If a tree dies within a year of being pruned, the contractor is required to replace the tree or otherwise compensate the owner. This rule exists to protect the client and ensure accountability for the results of the pruning. Replacement typically means supplying a new tree of comparable value and planting it in the same or a suitable nearby location, at the contractor’s expense. Options like doing nothing, re-staking, or only replanting if asked don’t address the loss within the warranty period, so replacement is the appropriate remedy.