Trees need to be pruned to improve or maintain the tree’s health. A dead tree is a host for tree rot, infestations, diseases, and a wealth of other hazards. Dead trees do not have the same structural integrity as healthy living trees. When a tree has died, it not only brings your aesthetically pleasing landscape to a grinding halt, but it also brings with it a number of potential safety issues.

If a dead tree is near your home, it may cause property damage in the next big storm. As many of us know, in Portland we get a real nasty windstorm every few years. Dead tree branches and dead trees come tumbling down in these storms causing millions in damage across the Portland Metro Area. We strongly recommend that you get your tree pruned before serious weather conditions remove it for you!

If you have a tree on your property that needs to be pruned, call us today for a free tree removal quote at (503) 358-8754.

When your tree encroaches on your neighbor’s fence line, the city sidewalk, or someone’s home (including your own) it is your responsibility to have the tree pruned safely.

If your tree is about to cause damage to property or cross into someone else’s property your tree must be pruned at your expense. As trees in the Portland / Vancouver area grow like crazy, they can disrupt foundations, sidewalks, fence lines, and property lines.

Certified Arborists at Monkeyman’s are trained to prune in order to prevent interference with infrastructure, buildings, traffic, desired views, and other plants. We also highly value our customer’s wishes and will prune to their likeness while keeping the tree’s health in mind.

Unfortunately, in some cases, the tree should have never been planted in a given space and requires pruning. If this is the case for your tree, give us a call for a free tree pruning estimate at (503) 358-8754.

Tree infections and diseases are more common than most people think. On the surface, a tree may look green and healthy while under the bark it may be completely rotted or infected.

In the moisture-saturated Pacific Northwest, we deal a lot with fungi infections, root rot, and heart rot infections. Spores and fungi can infect trees as early as seedlings and stop the tree from growing before it has a chance to mature. Rotting is a big threat to all Pine trees and most fir trees.

Heart rot and root rot are very common in Portland. Unfortunately, Heart Rot is nearly impossible to identify until the tree needs to be removed. Root rot is also difficult to detect, but even if detected, it is more than likely going to lead to tree pruning or removal at some point.

Another very common disease in the Portland area is Verticillium wilt. Though it may sound like a Harry Potter destruction spell, it is a serious fungal infection that can destroy agricultural crops and bring a short lifespan to an otherwise very healthy tree.

Call us today for a free tree pruning estimate at (503) 358-8754.

Living in the Portland Metro area we have beautiful views of Mount Hood and the Cascade Mountains. Unfortunately, trees sometimes hide these beautiful views. Monkeyman’s Tree Service would be happy to prune your tree to increase your views and your property’s value.

Our trained arborist also specializes in pruning on smaller trees. For example, we can make that shaggy Japanese maple look like it was cared for by a bonsai master.

If you think your tree may need to be pruned, give us a call for a free estimate at (503) 358-8754.

Trees pose many concerns for risk. Our certified arborists are trained to analyze a tree’s condition and can all its branches for disease, decay, or weakened branches.

It’s important to remove any dead or decayed branches before a wind storm removes them for you. Our arborist may also notice branches that are stacked or weakly attached/ Sometimes. this is in the form of a tree with two or more central leaders that compete against each other. If the tree is young enough and our arborist decides it’s the best thing to do at the time, one of the leaders may be pruned back.

If you have any pruning concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to call Monkeyman’s Tree Service’s number at (503)-358-8754.

We often get asked about pruning living branches. This may be the case for your apple tree orchard.  It’s recommended to prune your fruit trees in the winter to encourage new growth and reduce future weight on branches.

However, we try and only cut branches less than 6 inches when possible. as anything above will stress the tree more than the arborist wants to. Our arborists follow the ANSI A300 the world’s standard for tree care which discourages arborists from removing living branches over 6 inches when applicable.

When pruning a tree to improve its structure, one of our certified arborists is mindful of optimal branch sizing, aspect ratios, and spacing. At Monkeyman’s Tree Service we like to prune a tree in its early stages to reduce long-term costs and enhance value while decreasing the odds of branch failure in the future.

Ornamental trees are often the bright spot in our gardens. However, these trees or shrubs can turn into a tangled jungle without proper pruning techniques and care.

All of our certified arborists have years of experience in pruning ornamental trees. They have the knowledge to prune each tree species with appropriate techniques. Our Arborist can also predict the growth of a tree and prune its canopy accordingly.

Make sure your yard is well taken care of and all your trees are pruned correctly. For a free estimate contact Monkeyman’s Tree Service at (503)-358-8754.