Proper pruning keeps your trees healthy, your roof clear, and your property safer when the fall windstorms arrive. Our local pros prune for structure and health — never topping.
Tacoma's October-to-March windstorms are the #1 reason trees fail here. Dead limbs, weak branch unions, and overgrown canopies catch wind like sails. A preventive prune removes the hazards before they're on your roof at 2 a.m.
"Topping" — hacking a tree's crown flat — starves the tree, invites decay, and produces weak regrowth that breaks in the next storm. Reputable arborists don't do it, and neither do our pros.
Late fall through winter dormancy is ideal for most species: the tree is resting, branch structure is visible, and cuts heal cleanly in spring. Hazardous deadwood, though, should come down any time of year.
Most mature landscape trees benefit from professional pruning every 3–5 years; fast-growing species like bigleaf maple may need attention sooner. A quick assessment will tell you where your trees stand.
Proper pruning helps trees — it removes dead weight, improves airflow, and directs healthy growth. Damage comes from bad cuts and over-pruning, which is why technique matters.
Only the utility (Tacoma Power) or qualified line-clearance crews may work within the minimum distance of energized lines. We'll tell you honestly when a job needs the utility involved.
Free estimate — we'll assess your trees and recommend exactly what they need.
(253) 555-0147