Memphis's expert arborists. For all of Shelby County.

From removals to structural pruning to 2 a.m. storm response, we keep Memphis's trees standing through ice storms, derechos, and the emerald ash borer wave working through Shelby County. Expert arborists, on call around the clock.

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Why Memphis

Why Memphis trees need a real arborist.

The Certified Arborist Tree Service brings expert arborists, consistent standards, and the insurance that matters to your property in Memphis, from a single oak removal in a Midtown yard to a full storm cleanup after a derecho rolls through the river bluffs.

Memphis sits where the Mississippi River bottomland meets upland clay to silt loam soil prone to compaction, and that ground holds water in ways that stress root systems long before a limb ever cracks. Add a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons and you get trees working overtime year round.

Knowing which species are already declining from emerald ash borer or bacterial leaf scorch, and which are simply loaded down with ice or straight-line wind, is what keeps a Memphis tree in the yard instead of on the roof.

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Why Memphis trees fail

The risks we watch in Memphis right now.

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

Emerald Ash Borer

Ash trees across Shelby County are in active decline from this borer, and a dead ash near a house or driveway becomes a falling-limb hazard fast. We check bark and canopy on a site visit and flag removal before it becomes an emergency.

Oak Wilt

Memphis's mature white oaks and pin oaks are vulnerable to this fungal disease, which spreads through root grafts between nearby trees. Wounding oaks during the growing season is the fastest way to invite it in, so we time pruning carefully.

Ice Load Limb Failure

A hard ice storm can double the weight on a limb overnight, and Memphis's mix of callery pear and pin oak carries branch structure that was never built for that load. We prune for wind and ice resistance before the next front arrives.

Derecho and Thunderstorm Windthrow

Straight-line winds from a derecho or a strong summer thunderstorm push hardest on trees already compromised by compacted clay soil or root rot. We assess root plate stability, not just canopy health, on every storm-risk inspection.

Service area

Our Memphis service area.

Serving Memphis, Shelby County, and the surrounding communities.

Areas we cover

Memphis
Southaven
Germantown
Bartlett
Collierville
Olive Branch
Hernando
West Memphis
Arlington

Free estimate

Memphis crews, one form away.

Tell us what is going on with your trees. An arborist who works Memphis calls you back, walks the property, and puts the price in writing before anything is scheduled.

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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

★★★★★

My family had a tree removal emergency! A large tree in our back yard was on fire and splitting down the middle. The fire department came out the night before to extinguish the fire, but when I woke up the…

Mysty Diehl●6 weeks 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 Memphis 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.

Red Maple

Fast growing and common in newer Memphis subdivisions, but shallow roots struggle in compacted clay and can heave sidewalks or lean after a wet season.

Callery Pear

Planted heavily along Memphis streets for decades, its weak branch unions are a textbook ice storm failure point once limbs get much beyond fifteen feet.

Honeylocust

A tough, popular shade tree in Memphis yards that tolerates the clay soil well, though older specimens need regular structural pruning to avoid codominant stem splits.

Pin Oak

Common in older Memphis neighborhoods and prone to iron chlorosis in alkaline pockets of the local soil, plus real exposure to oak wilt if pruned at the wrong time of year.

Zelkova

Used as a Memphis street tree replacement for declining elms, generally storm hardy but still needs early structural training to avoid narrow crotch angles.

White Oak

One of the longest lived native trees around Memphis, valuable enough to protect, but oak wilt and construction root damage are the two threats we watch closest.

Local expertise

Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Memphis

Memphis grows demanding trees on demanding ground. Clay to silt loam soil that compacts easily, a humid subtropical climate with four real seasons, and a storm calendar that runs from winter ice to summer derechos means the margin for error on a large tree is thin. A crew with a chainsaw treats the tree that already failed; an arborist reads the one about to.

Estimates in Memphis are walked by an experienced arborist, not a salesperson. Cuts follow ANSI A300 structural pruning standards, risk assessments follow TRAQ methodology, and you get a written plan before work begins.

Across Memphis

Shelby County alone stretches from dense inner neighborhoods to newer subdivisions built on reclaimed farmland, and DeSoto County, Crittenden County, and the rest of the metro each carry their own soil and storm profile.

From Germantown to West Memphis, we plan around each community's own species, soil, and storm exposure rather than treating the metro as one job.

Memphis 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 Memphis?

It depends on your specific lot, whether the tree sits in a right of way, and whether Shelby County or a Memphis ordinance protects it. We confirm the requirements for 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 storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock, including after a derecho or ice storm.

What is stressing trees in Memphis right now?

Emerald ash borer is working through the ash population, oak wilt threatens mature white and pin oaks, and the region's clay soil compounds root stress during dry summers and wet winters alike.

What standards do your arborists follow?

Our crews are trained to ANSI A300 pruning standards and risk assessments follow TRAQ methodology. An expert arborist walks the estimate in person before a crew is scheduled.

Are you insured to work in Memphis?

Yes. We carry the insurance that matters.

When is the worst time of year for Memphis tree damage?

Ice storms in late winter and derechos or severe thunderstorms in spring and summer cause most of the storm calls we run. Ash decline and oak wilt are steady, year round pressures rather than seasonal spikes.

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