Dead limbs fall without warning. Our climbers cut the deadwood out of your trees and haul it away across Boise, Meridian and Eagle, from one backyard maple to a full canopy cleaning.
If your tree lands on the second list, we will tell you straight, even when it means we do not get the job. Send a few photos and we will tell you which list your tree belongs on.
We climb the tree and remove dead, dying, and diseased branches back to the branch collar. Cuts follow ANSI A300 pruning standards, so the tree seals properly and takes no extra wounds. We chip and haul brush the same day.
We prioritize dead limbs above roofs, driveways, fences, and play areas. When a limb is too big to drop, we rig it and lower it under control so nothing touches your property.
Broken, hung-up, and cracked limbs after wind or wet snow. We respond 24/7 and make the site safe first. Larger pruning can wait for a scheduled return visit if that is the smarter option. See our emergency tree service.
Pruning a young tree in its first 3 to 5 years builds the structure it will carry for life. We set one central leader, space the main branches around the trunk, and fix crossing or rubbing limbs while the cuts are still small. We never take more than about a quarter of the live crown in one visit.
This matters most for species that grow fast and split easily, like Siberian elm and silver maple. A weak union corrected at 2 inches is a quick cut. The same union at 12 inches is a hazard, and it often ends in the deadwooding and removal calls we get twenty years later.
Pollarding is a planned, repeating cut that holds a tree at a set height and form. It suits certain species and fails on others. The full explanation is in the next section, including which trees qualify and which do not. Tell us which of these you need, or describe what you are seeing, and we will quote the right scope.
Need a written assessment instead? See our consulting arborist services page.
Different species die back in different ways. These six make up most of the deadwooding calls we run around Boise.
| Species | What We See | Typical Cleaning Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Siberian Elm | Brittle wood sheds dead limbs in almost every windstorm. Regular cleaning keeps limbs off roofs and cars. | Every 1 to 2 years |
| Cottonwood | Large dead limbs drop without warning, especially along the Boise River corridor. Their size makes them particularly dangerous to leave overhead. | Every 1 to 2 years |
| Silver Maple | Dead wood collects around weak unions with included bark. We clean it out and flag any union likely to split. | Every 2 to 3 years |
| Green Ash | Thinning crowns and dieback are common in aging street-tree cohorts. We clean out the dead wood and assess whether the tree is worth keeping. | Every 2 to 3 years |
| Lombardy Poplar | Canker kills branches from the inside out. Cleaning helps, but the species is short-lived, and we explain that upfront. | Every 1 to 2 years |
| Blue Spruce | Lower-canopy dieback is common in our heavy, alkaline soils. We remove deadwood and check whether the dieback is progressing up the tree. | Every 3 to 5 years |
Species that sprout readily after heavy cuts, such as plane trees, lindens, willows and mulberries. Conifers like spruce and pine are not candidates.
Pollarding is usually done in the dormant season, from late fall through winter, and repeated on a set cycle. The first cuts matter most, so a young tree is the ideal starting point.
The species has to tolerate it, and you have to commit to the maintenance cycle. If either one is missing, structural pruning is the better call, and we will recommend that instead. Book a site visit and we will tell you in one pass whether your tree is a pollarding candidate.
Street trees in the planting strip between sidewalk and curb fall under the Boise Tree Ordinance. Pruning or removing them generally goes through Boise Community Forestry, so do not cut them on your own. Contact the city first.
Anything inside your property line is yours to maintain. That covers most of the deadwooding we do. Boundary trees shared with a neighbor, and some subdivisions or HOAs carry extra rules. We walk through those during the assessment so nothing surprises you later.
Callout bar: Not sure which one you have? Send us a photo showing the tree and where it sits relative to the sidewalk. We will tell you whether to call us or the city. No charge either way.
A certified arborist guides every job. Cuts go where the tree heals best, not where the saw moves fastest.
Full liability and workers' compensation coverage. Certificates come with your estimate.
Many canopies are too dense or too delicate for a bucket truck. Our crews climb, so we reach what machines cannot.
Ground mats and drop zones protect your lawn, landscaping, and driveway. We rake and haul before we leave.
Arborman Tree Care serves Boise, Meridian, Eagle, and the surrounding Treasure Valley.
Yes. We carry full liability and workers’ compensation coverage and provide certificates on request.
Brush is chipped and hauled away the same day. Larger wood can be cut to length and left for firewood if you want it.
Call 208.286.6875 or send photos, and we will answer anything these questions missed.
Call 208.286.6875. We will tell you what the tree needs and give you a free written estimate.
Fast emergency response available anytime for emergency tree services.
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