Best Tree Service in Austin, TX

Austin's explosive population growth — adding roughly 50,000 new residents per year — has put intense pressure on its urban tree canopy. New construction in East Austin, Mueller, and the Domain corridor has removed thousands of mature trees, making the remaining urban trees more valuable and the city's enforcement of tree ordinances stricter. Before removing any tree on your Austin property, even one that appears dead or damaged, a licensed Austin arborist must evaluate it and confirm whether a Heritage Tree Permit is required from the City of Austin's Development Services Department.

Oak wilt is the most destructive tree disease in Central Texas, killing live oaks and Texas red oaks at an alarming rate. Austin sits within the primary oak wilt pressure zone, and the disease spreads through interconnected root systems — meaning a diseased tree can infect all connected trees in a grove. It also spreads via sap beetles attracted to fresh pruning wounds, which is why Austin arborists strictly avoid pruning oaks between February and June. If you have oaks on your Austin property showing crown dieback or leaf drop outside of fall, call a certified arborist immediately.

Barton Hills, Tarrytown, and Westlake Hills are Austin neighborhoods with some of the densest concentrations of protected heritage trees in the state. Tree work in these neighborhoods often requires specialized rigging to remove large sections without damaging roots, fences, or structures below. It also frequently requires coordination with the City of Austin's Urban Forestry program. Contractors in our Austin network are experienced in navigating these requirements and performing high-standard canopy work in tight, protected spaces.