Pruning and tree care services
Good pruning is selective. We remove what the tree does not need and leave what keeps it strong, so it looks natural when we are finished.
Crown thinning
Selective removal of interior branches to let light and wind through and reduce weight on heavy limbs.
Limb clearance
Raising and cutting back branches that hang over roofs, decks, driveways and walkways.
Deadwood removal
Taking out dead and broken limbs before they fall on people, vehicles or the house.
View pruning
Careful thinning and reduction to open a long-range mountain view while keeping the trees healthy.
Cabling and bracing
Support systems for trees with weak or split trunks that are worth saving.
Tree health assessments
We look for rot, insect damage and disease and tell you honestly whether a tree can be saved.
Shrub and ornamental trimming
Shaping overgrown shrubs and small ornamental trees around the house and walkways.
Yearly maintenance visits
Regular pruning to keep limbs off the house and drive and catch problems early.
When is the best time to prune?
Most trees are best pruned in late winter, while they are dormant. Cuts close quickly in spring, insects and disease are less active, and with the leaves off it is easy to see the structure of the tree.
Some work should not wait. Dead, cracked or hanging limbs, and branches rubbing against the house, should be dealt with as soon as you notice them.
Signs a tree needs attention
Dead or hanging limbs. Branches without leaves in summer, or limbs caught in the canopy.
Branches touching the house. Limbs on the roof or gutters cause damage and give pests a path inside.
Cracks or splits. Splits where large limbs or trunks meet can fail in a storm.
Thinning or discolored leaves. Often an early sign of root problems, insects or disease.
A view that has closed in. Trees grow every year. Periodic pruning keeps a view open.
What to expect
- 1Contact usCall, text or send the form. We will get back to you to schedule a visit.
- 2On-site estimateWe look at each tree with you, explain what it needs and what can be left alone, and give you a written estimate.
- 3PruningOur climbers make correct cuts and lower heavy limbs by rope near the house.
- 4CleanupBrush is chipped, debris is hauled away, and the area is raked and blown clean.
From recent jobs
What clients say about our pruning
“Watching them maneuver and selectively trim the large trees was impressive; their precision and care ensured no damage to my property.”
“I call this company every year to maintain my property including cut back branches overcrowding the driveway, touching the house…”
“We were noticing an issue with our Balsam Firs and Marvin came out… shared a detailed diagnosis… We were so worried we were going to loose all of our firs and thanks to Freeman Tree Care that’s not going to happen.”
“They are precise, matching heights of bushes by front walkway. Cleaned up the beds, took trash away.”
Pruning questions
Will pruning hurt my tree?
Not when it is done correctly. Clean cuts in the right place close over well. Stubs, flush cuts and removing too much at once cause harm, and we avoid all three.
How often should trees be pruned?
Most mature trees benefit from pruning every few years. Some clients have us visit once a year to keep limbs off the house and drive and to check on the health of their trees.
Can you open up my mountain view?
Yes. We thin and reduce selected trees to open a long-range view while keeping the hillside wooded. See mountain view clearing.
Can you tell if my tree is sick?
Yes. We check for rot, insect damage and disease. If a tree can be saved, we will tell you how. If it cannot, we will tell you that too.
Do you trim shrubs as well?
Yes. We shape overgrown shrubs and ornamental trees around the house as part of the same visit.
Is pruning covered by insurance?
Routine pruning usually is not. Damage from a storm sometimes is. We can provide photos and an itemized invoice if you file a claim.
Schedule a pruning estimate
Estimates are free and done in person by the owner.