Professional Tree & Shrub Pruning in the Twin Cities
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Not Every Tree Benefits from the Same Pruning
The difference between healthy, structurally sound trees and ones headed toward problems often comes down to proper pruning. Many homeowners think of pruning as cosmetic work, but pruning done right removes deadwood before it falls, improves airflow to prevent disease, redirects growth to strengthen structure, and can even extend a tree's life by decades.
At Ostvig Tree Care, we assess each tree based on its species, structure, health, and location, then recommend the specific work that will help it thrive. For more than 90 years, we've been helping West Metro families and businesses protect their trees and property with expert pruning.
When Your Twin Cities Trees Need Professional Pruning
Most trees will benefit from professional pruning at some point in their lives. Knowing what to look for helps you catch problems early, before they become expensive or dangerous.
Broken or Dead Branches
If you notice dead branches or broken limbs hanging in the canopy, it's a sign your tree would benefit from professional attention. Deadwood can fail without warning and signals disease or stress that an arborist should evaluate.
Crossing or Rubbing Branches
Two branches growing into the same space will rub against each other and cause damage. Removing one helps protect the tree's health and structure.
Dense, Overgrown Canopy
When a canopy is too thick, it blocks light and air, trapping moisture that leads to fungal problems like needle cast and anthracnose. Thinning opens the tree and improves health.
Low-Hanging Branches
Branches hanging over roofs, gutters, walkways, or power lines create safety hazards and property damage risk. Raising the canopy solves the problem while keeping the tree intact.
Structural Weakness
Multiple trunks, weak branch angles, or imbalanced growth increase the risk of storm damage. An arborist can improve the tree's structure through targeted pruning.
Species-Specific Concerns
Different species of trees have different ideal pruning windows. Pruning at the right time helps prevent disease, manage pests, and encourage healthy growth.
Recent Storm Damage
Broken, cracked, or hanging branches need professional pruning to prevent further damage and promote healthy recovery.
Tree Pruning Services in the Twin Cities West Metro
Different trees need different kinds of pruning work. Understanding what each type of pruning accomplishes helps you decide what's right for your trees. Here's what we offer throughout the Twin Cities West Metro.
Crown Cleaning
Removal of deadwood, diseased branches, and crossing limbs that interfere with tree structure and health. This foundational work improves light penetration and reduces disease risk.
Crown Thinning
Selective removal of branches to open the canopy and increase airflow. This is especially valuable in our humid climate where fungal disease thrives, and helps reduce wind load on the tree.
Crown Raising
Removal of lower branches to create clearance for structures, views, walkways, or power lines while maintaining the tree's natural form.
Crown Reduction
Reduction of a tree's overall size through selective branch removal when a tree has outgrown its space or has structural weakness. This addresses overgrowth without removing the tree.
Structural Pruning
Targeted pruning of young trees to establish strong branch angles, single leaders, and balanced growth. The effort now prevents expensive corrective pruning or removal later.
Hedge Shearing & Shrub Maintenance
Regular trimming and shaping of hedges and ornamental shrubs to maintain size, density, and appearance.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Specialized pruning of apple, pear, and other fruit trees to encourage productive growth and prevent overcrowding and disease problems.
See What Professional Pruning Can Do for Your Landscape
Healthy trees are an investment in your home's safety and beauty. Let our arborists assess your trees and recommend the pruning work that makes the biggest difference.
What to Expect When You Hire Ostvig
When you choose Ostvig for pruning work in Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka, or elsewhere in the West Metro, you get a clear, professional process from start to finish.
1. Request an Estimate
Contact us by phone or fill out a form online. We'll schedule an in-person visit at no charge.
2. In-Person Assessment
Our crew evaluates the trees, discusses your concerns, and answers your questions. We're there to understand the work, not to upsell.
3. Detailed Recommendation & Quote
We provide a clear, written estimate explaining what we recommend, why, and the expected outcome.
4. Schedule & Complete the Work
Once approved, our crew arrives with the right equipment and completes the pruning while protecting your property.
5. Cleanup & Final Walk-Through
We remove all branches and debris, haul everything away, and review the completed work with you.
6. Ongoing Care & Support
We can recommend a maintenance schedule and provide follow-up care as your trees grow.
Why Lake Minnetonka and West Metro Homeowners Trust Ostvig
Homeowners have trusted Ostvig Tree Care for generations because we focus on what's best for their trees — not just what's fastest or easiest. Here's what you can expect when you work with our team.
Four Generations of Tree Care
Tree care has been part of our family's story for more than 90 years. As fourth-generation owners with deep roots in Minnesota's tree care industry, we've built our reputation one customer at a time. We're committed to providing the kind of service that earns your trust for years to come.
Experienced Tree Care Crews
The quality of a pruning job starts with the people doing the work. That's why we invest in building one of the best tree care teams in the Twin Cities. With below-average turnover and an average of seven years in the industry, our experienced crews deliver safer work, better communication, and consistently high-quality results.
Advanced Tree Care Equipment
We're one of the most highly mechanized tree care companies in the Twin Cities. Our fleet of bucket trucks, portable lifts, grapple saw crane, and specialized equipment helps us work more efficiently while reducing strain on our crews. When equipment can't reach a tree, our trained climbers can. The result is safer, more efficient work without compromising quality.
Cleanup You Can Count On
A quality pruning job isn't finished when the last branch comes down. Our crews are trained that, after safety, cleanup is the most important part of every project. From carefully protecting your landscape to leaving your lawn spotless, we treat your property with the same care we'd expect at our own homes.
Proudly Serving the Twin Cities West Metro
Ostvig Tree Care serves residential and commercial properties throughout the Twin Cities West Metro, including:
If you're outside our listed service area, contact us. We may still be able to help with your pruning needs.
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Your Trees Deserve Expert Care
Don't wait for storm damage or disease to strike. Let Ostvig's Certified Arborists evaluate your trees, identify hidden problems, and recommend the proper pruning that will protect your property and extend your trees' lives for decades to come. Your first estimate is free. Call us or request a quote online to get started.
