Tree Trimming & Pruning

Caring for Trees Young and Old

Trees—whether young, mature, ornamental, or functional—benefit greatly from proper trimming. Skywalker Tree Care provides professional pruning that improves structure, safety, and appearance, while supporting long-term health.

Pruning Young Trees

Proper pruning of young trees builds strong structure and good form. When done correctly, early pruning can minimize future problems, reduce maintenance needs, and help trees grow into stable, healthy mature specimens.

Pruning Mature Trees

Mature trees often require selective trimming to maintain safety, clearance, appearance, and overall vitality. We prune with long-term tree health in mind, using industry-standard techniques that encourage natural growth.

Our Tree Trimming Services:

  • Deadwood removal

  • Clearance pruning for structures, roads, driveways, and satellite reception

  • Raising lower crown levels

  • Structural and risk-reduction pruning

  • View clearing / selective thinning

  • Crown thinning for improved airflow and light penetration

  • Fruit tree pruning

What Sets Us Apart

  • ISA-Certified Arborist oversight on every pruning job

  • Proper pruning cuts that support long-term tree health

  • Focus on structure, safety, and natural growth patterns

  • Industry-standard techniques that avoid over-pruning

  • Clean, professional work with respect for surrounding landscapes

Our process

  1. Assessment
    We evaluate tree species, structure, age, and any existing concerns such as deadwood, clearance issues, or storm-related risks.

  2. Pruning Plan
    A clear plan is created for structural, functional, or aesthetic goals based on the tree’s needs and your preferences.

  3. Professional Pruning
    Selective trimming using proper techniques that preserve strength, enhance form, and encourage healthy growth.

  4. Debris Cleanup
    All branches, limbs, and debris are removed or chipped, leaving your property clean.

  5. Optional Ongoing Care
    Seasonal or annual pruning recommendations for continued health and structure.

Service Areas

Sandpoint • Bonners Ferry • Priest River • Ponderay • Sagle

(Plus surrounding rural communities)

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Have a tree you’re concerned about?

Schedule a free assessment — our arborist will let you know whether removal is necessary or if another treatment is safer.
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