AFFORDABLE TREE REMOVAL SERVICE IN Maple Grove, MN

What Are the Most Common Tree Issues in Maple Grove?

There are probably some pretty impressive trees in your Maple Grove yard. The area has a blend of native and non-native trees. In the area, we see these trees most often:

• Red cedar
• Balsam fir
• Hemlock
• White pine
• Jack pine 
• Red pine
• Black spruce
• White spruce
• Eastern larch 
• American larch

Some of these trees grow to soaring heights with thick canopies offering plenty of shade. When one of these massive trees needs to be removed, you want to know what happened. Here are a few of the reasons that we see most often in Maple Grove:

Damage from Winter Weather

It’s no secret that winters in Maple Grove create a frozen, snow-covered wonderland. The area sees an astounding 46 inches of snow on average each year. The daily temperatures hardly ever rise above freezing, and the night temperatures range in the low to mid-teens. 

These extreme temperatures can foster a condition called a hard freeze. During a hard freeze, the moisture and nutrients in your soil freezes. Your trees need this food source to grow and survive. 

There are probably many evergreen trees in your yard, and they should weather these temperatures and a hard freeze just fine. However, young trees and other kinds of trees might perish in these harsh temperatures without the nutrients they need. 

In the spring, your trees should start growing again, and if one doesn’t, it might have died because of a hard freeze. You might have a tree that seems fine after the winter, but it dies a few weeks later.

This happens when the hard freeze damages an area of the tree. The area can no longer process nutrients, and eventually, the damage takes over the entire tree. 

Damage from Insects

As the winter weather turns warmer, it brings bugs of all kinds. These insects are an important part of the ecosystem, but they will damage or kill your trees. Most insects either want to live in your tree or treat it as their next meal. The insects we see most often in Maple Grove are:

• European gypsy moth
• Asian longhorned beetle
• Khapra beetle
• Asian gypsy moth

If one of your trees has an insect infestation, it’s possible that other trees do, too. An insect infestation that’s caught early can be treated, and you might be able to save the tree. Here are some of the signs of a pest infestation:

• Holes and channels in the tree trunk
• Insects crawling on the tree or swarming around it
• Misshapen or discolored leaves
• New leaves and tree limbs are smaller than normal
• Sudden lack of growth
• Areas of the tree that show decay or sunken areas
• A thinning of the leaf canopy
• Bark missing in patches on the trunk
• Weak areas between the trunk and limbs

If you suspect that you have an insect infestation, it’s essential to act quickly. Our team can evaluate your trees and offer a recommendation for treatment. 

Does the City of Maple Grove Provide Any Assistance in Tree Removal Problems?

Trees located on public land are the responsibility of the city of Maple Grove. This means that they’ll trim and remove the trees as necessary. However, most of the trees in your yard are on private property, which means, as the homeowner, you’re responsible for removing any trees. 

Who Is Responsible for Fallen Tree Removal in Maple Grove?

In most cases, the Maple Grove homeowner is responsible for removing a fallen tree from their yard. However, you might have a unique situation, so we’ve created this section to look at a few of the most common:

If you’re a homeowner?

As the Maple Grove homeowner, you’re almost always responsible for removing a fallen tree from your yard, because it’s on your private property. However, there might be an area of easement close to the road that’s owned by the city or a utility company. A fallen tree in this area would be the responsibility of the city or utility company. 

If you’re a renter?

As a renter in Maple Grove, you aren’t responsible for removing a tree from the yard. This is true even if you agreed to do the yard work. The homeowner needs to take care of the fallen tree, but you do need to let them know about it. 

If you’re a landlord?

Land lords are also homeowners. As such, you need to take responsibility for removing the fallen tree. Your tenant might take care of routine yard work, but this wouldn’t qualify as routine. 

If you’re a neighbor?

With such massive trees in the area, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that occasionally a tree growing in your neighbor’s yard will fall and cover both your yard and their outdoor space. When this happens, it’s the responsibility of each homeowner to remove the tree that’s in their yard. 

However, there are cases where the neighbor knew the tree was damaged or dying and failed to do anything about it. This means that your neighbor was negligent in their care of the tree, and you can hold them liable for any damages to your home and the removal of the tree from your yard, too. 

In this type of situation, it’s always advisable to talk to your neighbor before taking any legal action. You might be able to work it out without taking legal action, and this is always the best outcome. 

How Does the Soil Affect Trees in Maple Grove?

In Maple Grove and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area, the most common soil type is Histosols. Made up of organic materials, this dark soil can have a negative effect on your trees. Your trees might develop root rot, a fungal disease because this type of soil doesn’t drain as well as it should. 

Does Weather Affect Tree Health in Maple Grove?

Yes, you can expect the weather in Maple Grove to affect the health of your trees. The freezing temperatures during the winter months can place your trees under hard freeze conditions and deprive them of the nutrients they need to survive. 

In the spring, violent storms bring thunder and lightning. The lightning can damage your tree or split it down the middle with a direct strike. Along with lightning strikes, these storms can bring tornadoes. 

Between 1950 and 2010, the state of Minnesota has seen an average of 29 tornadoes each year. With winds of up to 300 mph and a debris field of up to a mile to the left and right of the funnel and 50 feet behind, these twisters can present a real danger to your home, cars, and the trees in your yard. 

What If Dead Trees Are Near Power Lines in Maple Grove?

Trees and power lines create an unsafe environment. If you notice a tree lying on a power line, walk away and call emergency services. No one should approach the area until power is cut to the lines. 

Even if there’s a dead tree near but not on a power line, you need a professional service to remove it, or you might be facing that call to emergency services anyway. 

Sometimes, a tree growing near a power line grows on an easement, and the power company will remove it. Otherwise, the job of removing the tree falls to you as the Maple Grove homeowner to call us for help. 

How Much Does Tree Removal Usually Cost in Maple Grove?

This is almost always the first question that we hear from Maple Grove homeowners. The cost of removing a tree in the area typically ranges between $250 and $1,950, with an average of around $675. The factors include things, such as:

Tree Care Licensing

Even though we’re licensed by the state of Minnesota, the city of Maple Grove requires our team to get a special tree care license from them. Fortunately, we don’t need to renew for each project that we do, but it does add a bit to your final costs. 

Location of the Tree

The last thing that we want and that you need is for a tree to come crashing through the roof of your home. If a tree sits close to your home or other trees, it takes additional time and precautions to ensure there isn’t any damage from limbs and other debris during the removal process. 

Split Wood

If the tree is in decent shape, and you have a fireplace in your house, you might want our team to cut the tree up into firewood once we cut it down. This process can take extra time and equipment.