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PDX Tree Service is committed to helping local homeowners and property managers with all of their tree requests and concerns. With our professional arborists available year-round to help with tree removal, pruning, lot clearing, stump grinding, and other procedures, you can count on us to provide the exact services you need, right when you need them the most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My tree is getting too tall. When should I top it?

Tree topping is widely considered harmful and is no longer recommended by tree care professionals. It can cause multiple weak branches to grow in place of the original, introduce rot into the main stem especially in deciduous trees like Big-Leaf Maple and even reduce your property value. In rare cases where topping is the only option, we strongly recommend having an ISA Certified Arborist assess the tree first.

What time of year should I plant a new tree?

Here at PDX Tree Service, we have had great results planting trees between November and April. The tree takes best to new environments when it is planted in a dormant state.

Is my tree too close to my house?

This is a common question that we get. Most of the answer lies in the species of the tree. As you may have imagined, not all trees have the same root structure. A Japanese Maple tree will have a much smaller root system than a Sweetgum Maple would, for instance. You should consider getting your tree assessed by a professional if you have a tree of a large variety closer than 10 ft to your house.

Are my tree's branches too close to my house?

Tree branches coming too close to a structure can damage the structure or let pests have easy access to your roof. Our recommendation is a 10-foot clearance in any given direction from branches to your roof. Sometimes we recommend more clearance if pest or moss problems persist.

When should I prune my tree?

Pruning for best results is normally done in the Fall and Winter. Trees have more time to heal the pruning cuts made and generally have less reaction growth, such as water sprouts, if done during this time. However, some trees can benefit from pruning at different times of the year. It’s best to have an ISA Certified Arborist out to give you the best answer for your situation.

How do I know if my tree is healthy?

Oftentimes, trees show signs of stress. These signs can sometimes be mistaken for the tree’s last dying breaths. A good way to quickly assess a tree’s health is to have a look at the very top of the tree. Usually, the top of the tree is the most telling sign of a tree’s health. If the top of your tree is browning and dried, this is a very bad sign for the tree’s overall health. In this case, you should have an ISA Certified Arborist out as soon as possible to assess your tree.

If there are mushrooms growing around the base of the tree or growing on the tree’s main stem itself, this is also a big red flag that you should have an ISA Certified Arborist out as soon as possible. Fungus can kill a tree’s structural root system while the fine roots stay intact. The tree may remain full and green, but can fail at the root system with no warning.

There is water/something dark oozing from my tree. Is this ok?

When there is discharge coming from your tree, there are a few things that could be causing it. First, determine what type of fluid is coming out of your tree. If it is sap, this is a warning to check for bug infestations. When the tree is attacked by a pest, oozing sap is a common way for the tree to combat the entrance and spread of bugs. If the ooze is of a thinner consistency and smells vinegary, it could be the tree’s natural reaction to a wound and is perfectly healthy. It is best to contact a professional if the tree is within striking distance of a valuable asset.

My Birch tree in Portland, Oregon is dying suddenly? Why?

Birch Borer is a common pest in the Portland metro area that kills our Birch trees relentlessly. Birch Borer attacks the vascular tissue of the tree, leaving behind a fungus that cuts off the flow of nutrients to parts of the tree that are infected. There is little that can be done to stop Birch Borer from killing the tree.

Spraying must be a regular part of the tree’s yearly maintenance if the tree is to survive much longer. But tree decline is inevitable, so it’s best to prepare for the loss of the tree if it has been infected with Birch Borer. Birch Borer spreads from tree to tree, so it is important to have infected material removed from the site once the tree is removed.

Have a question? Please, fill out the contact form and one of our arborists will get back to you!

Reviews

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   Nick Cedarlund 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service. Arrived on time and completed the job quickly. Friendly and proactive with maintenance advice and suggestions.
  
 
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   Denise Wheeland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The three guy’s that did the job were awesome. Very friendly and worked non stop till the job was finished. They cleaned up everything and it looks like it did before they started. I would highly recommend PDX Tree Service to anyone reading my review.
  
 
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   Brian Fenn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Another awesome experience with PDX Tree Service coming out to trim the trees - Japanese Maple Trees , fir trees and more. Ready for them to come back in the fall for the next ones.
  
 
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   Toonation 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just moved in five months ago, and the trees haven't been touched in 20+ years. Joshua and JP did an amazing job on the six BIG trees and out-of-control bush line alongside the house. Watching Joshua scramble around 50 feet in the air was something else. The trees actually look a lot healthier, and I got a big pile of firewood! Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Barbara N 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with trimming work done on 5 trees.  Communication was excellent before and during work. Arrived when they said.  Cleaned up nicely afterwards.  Employees personable and professional.
  
 
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   leslie johnson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great jump by PDX Tree Service. Removed a very large Douglas Fir in a tight spot. Everything and everyone are all good. PDX came up on Chat GPT as one of the top companies for removing tall trees in tight spaces. I guess AI can be useful.
  
 
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   David Schlicker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience was a very positive one and we recommend PDX tree to everyone.
  
 
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   E O 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I got three bids to remove several dead cedar trees, and a neighbor wanted a large fir removed.  Josiah showed up on time and spent the time we needed to understand the process.  He addressed all our concerns about this precise crane assisted tree removal job that made the job quicker and safer with less impact. I chose PDX Tree Service (my neighbor did too) because of his experience and he was the only one that recommended a reasonably priced cable system on a larger section of my oak tree that if it broke off, would hit my neighbor’s house.  Great value add.  Sammy in the office was friendly in scheduling and the two climbers Jordan and Brig were very skilled.  They left my property cleaner (see pic) than when they got there, which I was not expecting but pleasantly surprised.  I’m very happy with the outcome.  There are a bunch of tree companies in the area so researching skilled/insured companies is a lot of work and thus the reason I’m adding this positive review to save someone else the trouble of endless researching companies.
  
 
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   Matthew Groves 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was referred to PDX Tree Service to prune a tree for a solar install and I have become a fan of their work. I ended up adding a few other trees to the request while they were here. Grateful for the answers to my questions to help guide me on the scope of the project. I look forward to using them again in a few years! Update - 3 years later: This family business is still rocking it and super helpful for my arborist needs and continue to do great work as a team. This time around I am managing a more complicated project that needs timely execution to allow other teams to work in succession. It was smooth working with folks that are safety conscious, good note takers, considerate of job site challenges, and super at communicating throughout the process.