Littleton Tree Company

Residents looking for a Littleton tree company have counted on Ross Tree to provide professional tree services since 1978. Ross Tree has the staff, equipment, and expertise to care for trees as they mature. We have three Qualify Supervisors that are licensed applicators to control tree insects. 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 Arvada, 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.

Ross Tree Youtube Channel
Insect Calendar
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Trees in Littleton

The City of Littleton offers several tree programs, including free mulch, Christmas tree recycling, and celebrates Arbor Day by selling trees at a nominal price. Click here for more information about the City’s tree programs.

Littleton Stump Removal Service

Tree stumps in a yard take up space and are a tripping hazard. Stump grinding uses powerful machines that remove the wood one stroke at a time. A homeowner should hire a professional tree company like Ross Tree because of the inherent danger of operating these bulky and complex machines. Click here for information about stump removal.

Getting Your Trees Ready for the Summer

Ross Tree recommends increasing deep rooting feeding to at least two times during the growing season and deep root watering as needed during the hot summer days. Also, proper tree pruning forms a dominant leader and thins out the crown to withstand mechanical breakage from snow and wind storms later in the year. Check out Summer Tree Tips blog.

Emergency Tree Services Explained

by David Boswell | April 11, 2024 | tree pruning, Tree Removal | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | March 5, 2024 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | February 8, 2024 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, tree pruning | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | November 20, 2023 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, tree pruning, Tree Removal | 0 Comments

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

by John Downs | October 19, 2023 | Deep Root Watering and Feeding, Tree Health Care, tree pruning | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | October 19, 2023 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control, tree pruning | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | August 15, 2023 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, Tree Insect Control, tree pruning | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | July 31, 2023 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | July 21, 2023 | Plant Health Care, Tree Health Care, tree pruning | 0 Comments

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

by David Boswell | July 7, 2023 | Emerald Ash Borer, Plant Health Care, Ross Tree Handbook, Tree Insect Control | 0 Comments

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...