★ ISA-Certified Arborists · Serving Waukesha & Milwaukee County
★ ISA-Certified Arborists · Serving Waukesha & Milwaukee County
Wauwatosa, WI · Tree Trimming
Mature trees define many Wauwatosa streets, and keeping them healthy takes thoughtful pruning. Dunbar Tree Service trims trees across Wauwatosa with ISA Certified Arborists, careful rigging, and a clean finish.
✔ Pruning for mature, established trees
✔ Careful rigging near structures
✔ Clearance from roofs and lines
✔ Free quotes
Wauwatosa prunes its own trees through a sectional pruning program that cycles through the city every ten years. With more than 25,000 city trees to care for, that means a given street tree may wait years between visits.
Your private trees do not have to wait. Pruning on your own schedule, especially for large, older trees, keeps them safer between visits and lets you address problems as soon as they show up.
Dead branches are the first thing to go, because they are the first to fall.
We reduce weak or heavy limbs so the tree holds up better in wind and ice.
We trim for roofs, gutters, walkways, and utility lines.
We remove diseased wood and thin dense areas to improve airflow.
Species, age, and structure guide the plan.
Proper cuts at branch collars help wounds close.
We avoid heavy cuts and never top a tree.
Brush is chipped and debris is hauled away.
Wauwatosa's older neighborhoods are known for tall trees, and our 50 ft. bucket truck and climbing crew can reach them safely without damaging landscaping.
Late winter is a good window for most trees. Oaks should be pruned outside April through July, per the Wisconsin DNR.
Yes, including crabapples and other flowering trees that need careful pruning.
Yes.
The Menomonee River Parkway covers 55 acres and follows the river for about two miles, with footbridges, a paddle launch, and sports fields. The Oak Leaf Trail runs nearby for longer rides and walks.
Call now or request a free quote.
📞 CALL (262) 271-0189 Get a Free QuoteCity pruning: sectional program on a 10-year cycle
City-managed trees: 25,000+
Tree City USA: 39 years (2020 list)
Call now or request your free quote today.
