Tree Service in Scottsdale, AZ
Certified arborist care for Scottsdale, from Old Town shade trees to North Scottsdale desert lots.
Scottsdale stretches from the established, irrigated neighborhoods of south Scottsdale and Old Town all the way north into the high Sonoran Desert near the McDowell Mountains. A single tree service needs to be just as comfortable thinning a 40-year-old pine near Indian School Road as it is pruning native palo verde and ironwood on a desert lot in North Scottsdale. Heartwood Tree Care handles both.
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Scottsdale Tree Care, North to South
South Scottsdale and Old Town
Many homes here were built in the 1950s through 1970s, with mature shade trees that now tower over roofs and patios. Pines, ash, mulberry, eucalyptus and old citrus are common. These trees need deadwood removal, weight reduction and clearance pruning, and some have simply outgrown the space they were planted in.
Central Scottsdale’s Master-Planned Communities
McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale Ranch and similar communities have lush, well-kept landscapes with strict HOA standards. Consistent, professional pruning keeps trees healthy and the community looking right.
North Scottsdale Desert Properties
North of the Loop 101, many lots are designed around native desert vegetation. Palo verde, ironwood, mesquite and saguaro define the landscape. These trees should be pruned lightly and with care. Scottsdale also has Environmentally Sensitive Lands rules in parts of the city, and some native plants are protected under Arizona law, so removing a native tree can involve extra steps. We will tell you what applies before any work begins.
Common Tree Issues in Scottsdale
- Large pines and eucalyptus over homes in older neighborhoods
- Mature palo verdes with deadwood and borer damage
- Dense mesquites that need thinning before monsoon season
- Trees blocking mountain and golf course views
- Native trees on desert lots that need careful, minimal pruning
- Storm-damaged trees after monsoon wind events
Our Tree Services in Scottsdale
Tree trimming and pruning. We prune to ISA standards: thinning, raising, reducing and removing deadwood. In desert landscapes we prune with a light hand to keep the natural form. We never top trees.
Tree removal. We remove dead, hazardous and unwanted trees of any size, including large trees beside homes and pools.
Crane-assisted removal. Hillside lots, walled courtyards and backyards over pools are common in Scottsdale. A crane lets us remove large trees in sections and lift them out with minimal impact on hardscape, landscaping and the home.
Stump grinding below grade with complete cleanup.
Storm cleanup. Scottsdale’s monsoon storms can be fierce. We clear fallen trees and broken limbs and make damaged trees safe.
Arborist consultations. For high-value landscapes, an expert opinion matters. An ISA Certified Arborist can assess tree health, structure and risk and recommend the right course.
Fertilization and planting. We provide deep root fertilization and help choose and plant trees suited to your property.
Randy was good at explaining what he saw about the health of our trees and course of action. He also volunteered tips how to take care of some other trees on our property.
We had the bio-boost treatment to help a struggling ash tree and to also boost some orange trees that we planted last year. He was also a good natured and helpful person also volunteering some tips about care of our orange trees. The bio-boost is injected into the ground with a probe. Note: it may result in puncturing underground irrigation if unlucky. The probe poked a clean hole into our in-ground PVC irrigation lateral that I paid someone to come repair.
Another crew came to trim dead branches from our large tree and remove some stumps with a grinder. I thought they would just grind and leave holes. I was pleased that they cleaned up the debris, filled the holes, and covered with the surrounding gravel. Where there had been stumps, I could hardly tell there had been anything there before at all. Will was the crew's lead person who spoke with me during their time in our yard. I also found him to be good at explaining and I felt like he actually did care about the quality of work being done. I hope that Heartwood will reward him and the others who came with him.
Service Area
We provide tree care services throughout Mesa, AZ and surrounding areas including: