Pruning can be about looks, yes — can you still see the delicate curves of that Japanese Maple by your front porch? — but it’s not the only reason. More often, we prune for safety, structure clearance, or to improve your tree’s health. Regular pruning promotes stronger branches, reduces the risk of storm damage, and allows your trees to flourish for years to come. It contributes to the beauty and value of your Willamette Valley property.

As an ISA-certified arborist, Ezra Childress has the knowledge and experience to properly care for your trees.

When you contact Childress Tree, here’s what to expect:

We’ll call and schedule your free estimate.

Ezra will come to your property. He’ll listen to your questions and your needs. Then he’ll evaluate your tree’s structure and health. From there, he’ll form a plan with you.

His recommendations might include pruning to:

• Improve your views.

• Remove dead, diseased, and overcrowded branches. As well as making your tree look better, this improves air circulation and light penetration within the canopy, promoting healthier growth. It also reduces the weight on limbs, minimizing the risk of future breakage.

• Reduce hazards to roofs, sidewalks, or power lines.

• Thin the crown of the tree. Crown thinning is strategically removing a portion of inner branches to allow sunlight to reach the lower areas. This encourages healthy growth throughout the entire tree. It also allows for better wind penetration, reducing the force on the entire tree and minimizing the risk of it being uprooted during storms.

Proper pruning techniques promote strong connections between branches and the main trunk. These unions are weak points during storms, and proper care helps them become more robust, making the tree structurally sound. Proper cut techniques also promote clean healing wounds, minimizing the risk of disease and enhancing the overall look of your tree.

Once you and Ezra have discussed your situation, he’ll write up an estimate. From there, of course, you’ll choose what services you want. We’ll schedule a time for our crew to come out, and Bob’s your uncle.

“Ezra and his team did an outstanding job trimming our very large tree. Very polite and personable and price was extremely fair! We will definitely use Childress again and we highly recommend them! They also did an awesome job cleaning up!” ~ Barbara G.