Tree Care in Carrollton, TX

Tree Care for Carrollton Homes

Carrollton has a strong canopy on its older streets, with live oaks, cedar elms, pecans and Shumard red oaks shading 1970s and 1980s brick homes. Those trees need regular trimming to clear roofs, lift branches over sidewalks and alleys and remove deadwood before storms bring it down. Bradford and callery pears planted decades ago split easily in wind and ice, and many owners choose to remove them rather than keep patching.

Timing matters for oaks. Oak wilt is present in North Texas, so oaks should not be pruned from February through June, and any wounds should be painted right away. Emerald ash borer was confirmed in Dallas County in May 2022 from a trap in the Carrollton and Coppell area, and Dallas and Denton counties are under a state quarantine on moving ash wood and hardwood firewood. Ash trees on your property need an inspection and a decision about treatment or removal. Bagworms, fall webworms and crape myrtle bark scale are other common problems.

Removal and stump work need care on tight lots. Many Carrollton trees grow close to fences, alley garages and slab foundations, so large removals often mean climbing and lowering sections by rope. Stump grinding clears the spot for new lawn or planting, and roots can be ground below the surface. Lots along the Elm Fork, Furneaux Creek and Hutton Branch may have trees leaning over water or greenbelts. Call to schedule a tree visit.