Jacksonville's expert arborists. Storm ready for Duval County.

From live oak canopy pruning to lethal bronzing checks on sabal palms to 2 a.m. hurricane cleanup, we keep Jacksonville's trees standing through the region's toughest weather calendar. Expert arborists, on call around the clock.

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Why Jacksonville

Why Jacksonville trees need a real arborist.

The Certified Arborist Tree Service brings expert arborists, consistent standards, and full insurance to every job in Jacksonville, from a single backyard live oak to a hurricane cleanup spanning a whole street.

Jacksonville sits on sandy, fast draining soil under a humid subtropical climate of hot wet summers and mild winters. That combination lets shallow rooted trees grow fast and fail fast, especially once wind or rot gets involved.

Knowing which species carry weak wood, which palms are quietly declining, and how the region's hurricanes and near constant lightning stress a canopy is what separates a tree that gets managed ahead of failure from one that comes down on a roof.

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Why Jacksonville trees fail

The risks we watch in Jacksonville right now.

When a tree fails here, the cause is usually one of a few problems we check on every Jacksonville site visit.

Lethal Bronzing in Palms

This phytoplasma disease is moving through Duval County's sabal and queen palms, killing fronds from the bottom up until the whole canopy drops. Early removal of infected palms protects the healthy ones nearby.

Ganoderma Butt Rot

This fungus rots a tree's root system and trunk base from the inside, often with no visible warning beyond a conk at the soil line. It is a common reason an otherwise healthy looking oak snaps in a storm.

Laurel Wilt in Laurel Oaks

Spread by an invasive ambrosia beetle, this fungal disease can wilt and kill a laurel oak within weeks. Jacksonville's laurel oaks are already short lived trees, and wilt shortens that timeline further.

Hurricane Windthrow on Sandy Soil

Duval County's fast draining, low fertility soil gives trees a shallow root plate. When a hurricane or a strong summer thunderstorm rolls through, that shallow anchoring is why whole trees uproot instead of just losing limbs.

Service area

Our Jacksonville service area.

Serving Jacksonville, Duval County, and the surrounding Nassau County communities.

Areas we cover

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What people are saying

Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.

Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.

★★★★★

March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…

Julie Bangs●3 days ago

★★★★★

From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…

Jeanne Mason●3 weeks ago

★★★★★

CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…

Guy Hunt●1 month ago

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What we do

A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.

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Trees we know

The Jacksonville species list, and what we watch for.

Local soil, local weather, local pests. Each species here fails in its own way, and we plan around all of them.

Live Oak

Jacksonville's signature shade tree, but its wide horizontal limbs load up with wind resistance and Spanish moss, so structural pruning ahead of hurricane season matters more here than almost anywhere else.

Crape Myrtle

A tough, popular yard tree in Duval County, though repeated improper topping cuts leave it with weak regrowth that snaps in summer thunderstorms.

Sabal Palm

Florida's state tree handles hurricane wind well on its own, but lethal bronzing is now common enough locally that we check every palm's crown for early bronzing symptoms.

Queen Palm

A fast growing ornamental palm around Jacksonville homes that is especially vulnerable to lethal bronzing, which can take a mature specimen down in a single season.

Drake Elm

A common fast growing shade tree in newer Jacksonville developments, prone to included bark and weak branch unions that need early structural pruning to avoid storm splits.

Laurel Oak

Fast growing and short lived by nature, Jacksonville's laurel oaks are frequent hypoxylon canker and laurel wilt candidates by middle age, which is why we assess them more often than live oaks.

Local expertise

Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Jacksonville

Jacksonville grows fast trees on soil that cannot hold them down forever. Sandy, fast draining ground gives live oaks, laurel oaks, and drake elms plenty of room to put on canopy, but not always the deep, wide root plate needed to survive a direct hurricane hit. A crew with a chainsaw treats the tree that already failed. An arborist reads the one that is about to.

Every estimate here is walked by an experienced arborist who checks for the region's specific failure patterns: ganoderma conks at the base of an oak, bronzing fronds on a palm, included bark in a young elm. Cuts follow ANSI A300 standards, risk assessments are TRAQ qualified, and you get a written plan plus a current Certificate of Insurance before any saw fires up.

Across Jacksonville and Duval County

From the barrier island communities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach to the inland stretches around Baldwin and up toward Nassau County's Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard, tree risk shifts with proximity to salt air, soil depth, and canopy age.

Every community in our coverage area has its own page covering the species, soil, and storm exposure we plan around there, so the advice you get is specific to your yard, not a generic regional average.

Jacksonville FAQ

Local questions, local answers.

Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Jacksonville?

Duval County and the City of Jacksonville regulate certain protected trees, and rules can differ by neighborhood and lot. We confirm what applies to your exact address and handle any permit or arborist report needed before work begins.

How fast can an arborist get to my property?

Most estimate visits happen within 24 hours, and hurricane or storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock.

Why are my palm trees dying in Jacksonville?

Lethal bronzing is the most common cause we see in sabal and queen palms across Duval County. It shows up first as browning of the lower and middle fronds. Once a palm is heavily infected, removal is usually the only option, but catching it early can sometimes save nearby palms.

What standards do your arborists follow?

Every job runs to ANSI A300 pruning standards, and risk assessments are TRAQ qualified. An expert arborist conducts every estimate, not a sales rep.

Should I prune my trees before hurricane season?

Yes. Thinning dense canopy and correcting weak branch unions on live oaks, drake elms, and crape myrtles before storm season reduces wind sail and lowers the odds of major limb failure.

Are you insured?

Yes. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation on every crew and can email a current Certificate of Insurance before work begins.

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