Field notes · Wright County, MN

We read the tree before we ever touch a saw.

Alpha Squirrel Tree Service is a family-owned, ISA Certified arborist crew based in Wright County, MN. Licensed, insured, and working from tree biology, rigging physics, and property safety.

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We're nuts for your trees.

Arborist working high in the bare canopy of a tall tree
Canopy work, Wright County
What we do

The Work

Seven services, one approach: understand the tree first. Fully equipped and insured for any job, big or small, across Wright County and the surrounding area.

01

Tree Pruning

Strategic cleaning, thinning, and reduction to improve structural form, increase light penetration, and ensure overall tree health.

02

Hazardous Removal

Advanced rigging and crane operations to safely remove unwanted or dangerous trees without risking your surrounding property.

03

Storm Management

Emergency response for fallen limbs and damaged trees. We handle the heavy lifting safely and efficiently when weather strikes.

04

Stump Grinding

Complete removal of the remaining stump and surface roots. Backfilling services available to restore your landscape.

05

Brush Chipping

Bring your unwanted brush curbside. We'll chip it down and turn it into reusable, nutrient-rich mulch.

06

Structural Cabling

Static and dynamic cabling systems designed to extend the longevity of your trees and prevent future structural failure.

07

Hedge & Shrub Shaping

Ornamental trees, hedges, and shrubs trimmed by hand or power tool to keep their form all season long.

Recent jobs

From the Field

Real jobs, real crew, real Wright County trees. Not stock photos.

Arborist rigging in the canopy of a tall tree
High canopy rigging
Storm-damaged tree fallen onto a house roof
Storm damage response
Crane-assisted removal of a large tree
Crane-assisted removal
Climbing arborist removing a hazardous dead conifer near a building
Hazardous removal
Stump grinder removing a tree stump
Stump grinding
Wood chip mulch spread beneath trees
Brush chipped to mulch
Arborist high atop a storm-damaged dead trunk, dismantling it piece by piece near a house
Storm-damaged trunk removal
Structural support cable installed in a tree union
Structural cabling
Neatly shaped ornamental hedges and topiary
Hedge & shrub shaping
Field notes

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.

01

Cleaning

Removing dead, dying, or diseased branches before they become a hazard.

02

Thinning

Selective branch removal that opens the canopy to more light and airflow.

03

Raising

Lifting lower branches for clearance over driveways, walkways, and sightlines.

04

Reduction

Sizing a tree down, often for line clearance, while preserving its structure.

Spike-less by defaultSpikes 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.
Before and after photos of a tree pruned to raise its canopy and open its structure
BeforeAfter
From the neighborhood

What Wright County Says

5.0 average across Google Reviews.

Removed a difficult, leaning oak that threatened a neighbor's yard — quickly, and without a hitch. Courteous crew from start to finish.

John O. — Google Review

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.

Shawn A. — Google Review

Took down two large, older trees over the summer — organized, hard-working, and thorough about cleanup. Wouldn't hesitate to hire again.

Sharon H. — Google Review

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.

Kristen M. — Google Review

Handled a genuinely dangerous tree in our yard with real skill — and honestly kind of fun to watch. Zero issues afterward.

Where we work

Rooted in Wright County, branching out in every direction

Local and family-owned, serving homeowners throughout the West Metro. Not sure if you're in range? Just give us a call.

BuffaloWright CountyMonticelloDelanoWaverlyRockfordWest Metro, MN
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