Tree Trimming in Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro Master Tree Service does tree trimming in Jonesboro for people who like their trees and want them to stop causing trouble. That means dead limbs out, branches cut back off the roof and the gutters, and the crown opened up so wind passes through instead of shoving on it. Tree pruning done right is mostly invisible from the street. The bucket truck reaches most front yards. The climber, in climbing gear, takes the backyard trees a truck can't get to.
We provide tree trimming to Jonesboro and surrounding Arkansas towns, including Brookland, Bay, Harrisburg, Paragould and Bono. I'll walk the tree with you and point at each limb we plan to cut before anything starts. If a tree is too far gone to save, we'll say that plainly and price tree removal next to the trim.
Types of Tree Trimming and Pruning We Do
Most tree trimming jobs are a mix of these. On the walk-through we decide which ones your tree needs, and which it doesn't.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning takes out selected branches all through the canopy so light and wind can pass. It's like opening the windows in a hot farmhouse: the breeze goes through instead of pushing on the walls. A thinned water oak catches less of a May storm. We take a fraction of the leaves, not half the tree.
Crown Raising
Crown raising lifts the bottom of the tree by cutting the lowest limbs. You get room for the truck in the driveway, the mower under the shade, and the school bus on the street. We raise it in steps over the years on young trees so the trunk stays strong.
Crown Reduction
Crown reduction makes a tree smaller the right way: each long limb is cut back to a side branch that can take over. The tree keeps its shape and seals the cuts. Use it when a tree has outgrown its spot but is still healthy. It costs more than a quick hack because every cut is picked.
Deadwooding
Deadwooding is cutting out the dead limbs, and it's the most useful hour of any trim. A dead limb as long as a pickup bed over the driveway is a dent waiting for a windy night. In our experience the big oaks around older Jonesboro streets carry more dead wood than people notice from the ground.
Clearance Trimming Off the Roof
Clearance trimming cuts limbs back off the roof, the gutters and the siding. Branches that rub shingles wear them down, fill gutters, and hand squirrels a bridge into the attic. We like about six to ten feet of space between limbs and the roof, more on a fast grower like a silver maple.
Tree Trimming Near Power Lines
Tree trimming near power lines splits into two jobs. Limbs around the service drop, the wire from the pole to your house, are yours, and we trim those safely. Limbs in the main lines on the poles are the utility's job. In town that's City Water and Light, and the co-op handles most country lines. We'll make that call for you.
Pruning Before Ice Season
Ice on a water oak is like hanging a full five-gallon bucket off the end of every limb, then asking it to hold still in the wind. The January 2009 ice storm proved it all over Northeast Arkansas. Pruning weak and overlong limbs before ice season is cheaper than pulling them off the roof after.
Trimming for Sun on the Lawn
Can't get grass to grow under the big oak? Thinning the canopy and raising the crown lets sun reach the ground again. We get this call every spring. It won't turn deep shade into full sun, but a lot of yards go from bare dirt to patchy grass to a decent lawn in a season or two.
Why Jonesboro Homeowners Trust Us With Tree Trimming
- I point at every limb we plan to cut before we start
- Cuts made at the branch collar so the tree seals
- Bucket truck up front, a climber for the backyard
- Brush chipped and hauled, gutters checked
- Written tree trimming price on the tailgate
- Fully insured crew
Towns we cover from Jonesboro
Storm damage?
24/7 crews during severe weather
How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost in Jonesboro?
Tree trimming usually costs $400 to $900 per tree, and the national average is about $650, according to HomeGuide's 2026 guide. A small crepe myrtle can run under $100. A huge oak that hasn't seen a saw in twenty years can pass $2,500. Height and truck access move the price most.
| Tree trimming job | Typical price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tree up to 30 ft | $250 to $700 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Tree 30 to 60 ft | $600 to $1,200 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Tree over 60 ft | $1,000 to $2,500+ | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Oak trimming | $450 to $1,500 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Pine trimming | $250 to $1,600 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Minimum job fee | $100 to $300+ | HomeGuide, 2026 |
These are published ranges, not our quote. Tree trimming for several trees in one visit costs less each, because the truck and crew are already there. Winter trims tend to run cheaper too.
When Is the Best Time to Trim Trees in Jonesboro?
For most trees around Jonesboro, the best time to trim is after the leaves drop and before spring, roughly November through February. The tree is resting, and we can see every weak fork. It also gets the job done before ice season. Dead or broken limbs can come out any month.
Flowering trees like Bradford pear and crepe myrtle are better trimmed right after they bloom, or you cut off next spring's flowers. And honestly, a Bradford pear with a tight split fork may be a removal, not a trim.
Why We Do Not Top Trees
Tree topping means chopping the top off to stubs. It looks tidy for a season, then the tree throws up a broom of thin sprouts that break easily in wind and ice. The tree also starves for a while. Ask for crown reduction instead: same height loss, a tree that holds together.
Tree Trimming FAQ
How often should trees be trimmed?
Most mature shade trees we see around here do well with tree trimming every 3 to 5 years. Young trees do better every two or three, so they grow a strong frame early. Fast growers like silver maple and Bradford pear need it more often. We'll suggest a schedule on the quote.
How much of a tree can you safely trim?
As a rule, no more than about a quarter of the leaves come off in one year. Take more and the tree panics, throws weak sprouts and can decline. If a tree needs more than that, we spread the work over 2 winters, or do the crown reduction in stages. It's slower, and the tree is better for it.
Can you trim my neighbor's branches over my yard?
In general you can trim limbs that hang over your side of the line, as long as the cuts don't kill the tree. Talk to your neighbor first. Most say yes, and sometimes they split the bill. We trim back to the property line, cleanly, at a branch where the tree can seal.
Will trimming stop sweetgum balls?
Trimming cuts down on sweetgum balls but won't stop them. Crown thinning means fewer drop, and raising it helps the mower. If those spiky balls are the main complaint, removal is the only full fix. Plenty of people decide to live with them after a good trim.
Do you clean up after tree trimming?
Yes. Every branch gets chipped or hauled away, we blow off the driveway and pull limbs out of the gutters we can reach. We leave the chips if you want them for beds, which a lot of gardeners do. Otherwise they leave with the truck.
Tree Looking Worse Every Storm? Get a Written Price.
Tell us what the tree is doing and where it stands. We come out, look at it with you and write the price down before we leave.
Or call (870) 393-5731