Denver Tree Company

Denver Tree Service

Denver residential and commercial property owners have counted on Ross Tree as their go-to tree company since 1978. Ross Tree is a licensed tree company with a strong relationship with the Denver Forester Office. We are known for our ability to tackle large tree jobs in tight places, and we pioneered using systemic injections to control tree insects in the late 1990s. We strongly embrace standards-based pruning practices to trim trees to their dominant leader to encourage strong branch growth and remove any hazardous, damaged, weak, or dead limbs. For an appointment, click here to fill out a request service form or call 303-871-9121.

Keep Informed About Trees

To keep informed about tree issues in Denver, click here to go to our channel on Youtube, where Ross Tree’s General Manager, an ISA Certified Arborist, discusses insects, diseases, pruning other tree issues. Homeowners may find the Ross Tree Insect Calendar to identify pests munching on their yard trees. We have also posted over 60 blogs on tree issues on our website.

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Trees in Denver

The City of Denver offers many tree programs for its citizens. Their forestry website defines homeowners’ tree responsibilities and lists notable trees growing in Denver neighborhoods. Click here for more information about the City of Denver’s tree programs.

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Large Tree Job Expertise

Ross Tree embraces standards-based tree pruning services to assure quality results and job safety, as defined by the International Society of Arboriculture. We have the staff, equipment, and expertise to remove the largest trees found in Denver, and we are known for our ability to pull street closing permits in Denver and its suburbs. Click here to view our Handbook on Large Tree Service Jobs.

 

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Elm Leaf Beetles

Wet springs support large Elm Leaf Beetle populations that cause much damage to Elm trees in Denver. Highly skeletonized trees turn brown and are unsightly. Click here for more information about Elm Leaf Beetles and other Elm tree pests.

 

Pine tree care in Denver

Pine Tree Care in Denver

Denver has eleven conifers tree species that grow naturally here. Norway spruce, Scotch pine, Arborvitae, and Austrian pines are popular trees in Denver but are not native to Colorado. Check out our Pine Tree Care Handbook for more information about these trees and how to keep them healthy.

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A Short Guide to Aspen Trees and Their Care

Our most popular blog is How to Care for Aspens. Over the last two years, Aspens have taken it in the chin in Denver. Two winter droughts weaken the trees, making them vulnerable to Cytospora and other fungal diseases. Trees that are still bare in June probably need removal.

Emergency Tree Services Explained

Denver is known for its unpredictable weather. Late spring snow and wind storms can topple trees and cause branch damage across the city. The need for emergency tree service rises exponentially because some damage is hazardous to people, vehicles, and buildings....

Surprising Rise in Tree Aphids in Denver

Each spring is different in Denver. Ross Tree's General Manager is already seeing aphids in February 2024. Last year, Denver had a wet spring, and an Elm Leave Beetle infestation occurred. In 2022, we had a dry early spring with little snow, but it rained heavily in...

Tree Compartmentalization

Trees are among Earth's most successful life forms in terms of longevity, size, and ecological dominance. They are around 370 million years old and found on all continents besides Antarctica. Lifeforms that successfully have ways to content with harm, rot, and...

Tree Risk Assessment

An experienced ISA Certified Arborist with sound technical knowledge and experience can assess problem trees to prevent injuries and property damage. Tree risk assessment should not assume every tree defect is a hazard but consider the potential for harm from tree...

Two Elms on Elm Street

Planting Elm Trees At one time, the American Elm was the most planted tree in America. Elms were popular because of their size and stately fountain-like shape. Trees planted along streets create an entwined canopy that turns gold in the fall. Unfortunately, most...

Winter Care of Young Trees in Denver

In the fall and winter, trees drop their leaves and become dormant as they prepare for colder temperatures. Newly planted trees benefit tremendously from winter young tree care. Believe it or not newly planted trees experience the greatest growth in their root system...

Denver’s Wet Summer – Too Much of A Good Thing

June 2023 is now the wettest ever in Denver, with a total of 6.1 inches of rainfall. While trees need a certain amount of water to thrive, excessive rain can have positive and negative effects, depending on the tree species, soil type, and other environmental factors....

The Year of the Tree Fungus in Denver

Ross Tree is seeing rare tree diseases and insects this year because of our wet spring and summer. One of our arborists found Anthracnose on Ash trees. The fungus usually attacks Sycamore trees. Anthracnose seldom kills trees but disfigures and weakens them. All these...

Dutch Elm Disease Discovered Again in Denver

American Elms are native to North America. Back in the 1800s horticulturists and city planners across the U.S. planted them in parks and the public right-of-ways, so their modern range is the whole country. These magnificent trees grow 60 to 80 feet tall, with a 40 to...

Emerald Ash Borer Handbook

The Emerald Ash Borer Is Here to Stay To help our customers, Ross Tree, a locally owned and operated Denver tree company, created an Emerald Ash Borer Handbook to inform home and business owners about this troublesome iridescent green beetle. The Emerald Ash Borer...
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