Plate I
Tree Pruning
Fig. 1, aloft in the canopy
Strategic cleaning, thinning, and reduction to improve structural form, increase light penetration, and ensure overall tree health.
being an account of Alpha Squirrel Tree Service, ISA Certified Arborists
We don't just cut wood. Every job is worked from tree biology, rigging physics, and property safety by a licensed, insured, family-owned crew based in Wright County.
“We're nuts for your trees.”
Seven services, each observed in its natural habitat across Wright County and the surrounding area. Fully equipped and insured for any job, big or small.
Fig. 1, aloft in the canopy
Strategic cleaning, thinning, and reduction to improve structural form, increase light penetration, and ensure overall tree health.
Fig. 2, with crane, in a residential yard
Advanced rigging and crane operations to safely remove unwanted or dangerous trees without risking your surrounding property.
Fig. 3, uprooted, after high winds
Emergency response for fallen limbs and damaged trees. We handle the heavy lifting safely and efficiently when weather strikes.
Fig. 4, the stump, shortly before it wasn't
Complete removal of the remaining stump and surface roots. Backfilling services available to restore your landscape.
Fig. 5, brush, curbside
Bring your unwanted brush curbside. We'll chip it down and turn it into reusable, nutrient-rich mulch.
Fig. 6, cable across a weak union
Static and dynamic cabling systems designed to extend the longevity of your trees and prevent future structural failure.
Fig. 7, the hedge, mid-trim
Ornamental trees, hedges, and shrubs trimmed by hand or power tool to keep their form all season long.
Recorded on real jobs, by the real crew, among real Wright County trees. No stock photographs.
Biology first, saw second. Cut wrong and you can do real, sometimes fatal, damage to a tree. We prune to remove risk and improve health and form.
Branches dead, dying, or diseased
CleaningCanopy too dense for light and air
ThinningLow limbs over a drive, walk, or view
RaisingTree too large for its place, or near lines
ReductionCleaning. Removing dead, dying, or diseased branches before they become a hazard.
Thinning. Selective branch removal that opens the canopy to more light and airflow.
Raising. Lifting lower branches for clearance over driveways, walkways, and sightlines.
Reduction. Sizing a tree down, often for line clearance, while preserving its structure.
Nota bene: spike-less by default. Spikes puncture a tree's cambium, its vascular system, leaving it open to infection. We only strap on spikes for removals, never for live pruning work.
As recorded on Google Reviews, where the crew holds a 5.0 average.
Removed a difficult, leaning oak that threatened a neighbor's yard — quickly, and without a hitch. Courteous crew from start to finish.
Came out fast after a storm to quote damaged trees, then left the yard cleaner than they found it. Already planning to have them back.
Took down two large, older trees over the summer — organized, hard-working, and thorough about cleanup. Wouldn't hesitate to hire again.
Free estimate up front so we knew exactly what to expect, then trimmed our tree, bushes, and hedge — no surprise add-ons, no pressure. Exceeded what we were expecting.
Handled a genuinely dangerous tree in our yard with real skill — and honestly kind of fun to watch. Zero issues afterward.
Rooted in Wright County, branching out in every direction.
Buffalo · Wright County · Monticello · Delano · Waverly · Rockford · West Metro, MN
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