Trimming & pruning
Deadwood out, crossing branches thinned and limbs lifted off the roof, done to proper pruning cuts.
Per tree from$150
Medium tree (25–50 ft)$300–$800
Stillwater · Bayport · Oak Park Heights · Lake Elmo
Big trees. Small footprint.
Dead limbs over the garage, an ash that's not coming back, a stump in the middle of the lawn. We trim, remove and grind across the St. Croix Valley with ropes, a lift and a lot of plywood so your lawn looks the same when we leave.
Trimming & removalsStump grindingStorm cleanup
Careful rigging near houses and fences
Brush chipped, wood hauled or left for you
Services & pricing
Tree work, start to stump
Every tree is different, so we price by the tree after a free look. Send photos and we can usually give you a range first.
Tree removal
Taken down in sections where needed, with logs and brush cleaned up. Ash and storm-damaged trees welcome.
Starting at$450
Most yard trees$650–$1,900
Stump grinding
Ground 6–10 inches below grade, chips raked back or hauled, ready for grass seed.
Per stump from$125
Most stumps$125–$350
Storm cleanup
Broken limbs and downed trees cleared after wind, ice or heavy snow, with priority for anything on a structure.
Starting at$300
Priced by the jobCall for a visit
Brush chipping
Piles from your own cleanup chipped on site. Keep the chips for mulch or we'll haul them.
Starting at$150
Most piles$150–$400
Tree health check
We look at the tree with you and tell you honestly whether it needs pruning, treatment or removal.
VisitFree
With any estimateFree
Example pricing for this sample site. Trees over structures or power lines priced after a site visit.
After a storm
Tree on the house? Call first.
If a tree or big limb is on your house, garage or car, stay clear of it and call us. If it touches a power line, call the utility first; we can't work near energized lines until they've made it safe.
We prioritize trees on structures, then blocked driveways, then everything else, and we take photos for your insurance claim.
Request storm helpDo
- Stay away from downed lines
- Take photos for insurance
- Call us for the tree
Don't
- Climb onto the roof
- Run a chainsaw on a loaded limb
- Pull branches off lines
What insurance often covers
- Removing a tree that hit a covered structure
- Damage to the house, garage or fence
- Check your own policy; coverage varies
How it works
How a tree job goes
01
Free look
We walk the yard with you, or price from photos for simple jobs.
02
Written estimate
What comes down, what stays, cleanup and stump grinding listed.
03
Work day
Plywood on the lawn, ropes and rigging where needed, careful drops.
04
Clean finish
Brush chipped, wood stacked or hauled and the yard raked.
Our work
Recent work in the valley
Example photos for this sample site (royalty-free stock). A real site shows the owner's own jobs.
About us
Hi, I'm Erik.
I've been climbing trees for a living since 2009 and started Ninebark in 2018. The name comes from a tough native shrub that does well in our valley.
We're a crew of four with a bucket truck, a chipper and a stump grinder. We'd rather prune a tree that can be saved than take it down, and we'll tell you which is which.
Winter is our pruning season, when the trees are dormant and the ground is frozen hard enough to keep our equipment off your lawn.
Erik SolbergOwner, Ninebark Tree Care
Service area
Tree work across the St. Croix Valley
We're based in Stillwater and work in Washington County and across the river in Hudson, Wisconsin.
- Stillwater
- Bayport
- Oak Park Heights
- Lake Elmo
- Hugo
- Marine on St. Croix
- Afton
- Hudson, WI
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FAQ
Tree questions, answered
Do you handle storm emergencies?
Yes. After storms we prioritize trees on houses and blocked driveways. Call rather than using the form; we answer the phone during storm cleanups.
Do you grind the stump and haul everything?
If you want. Stump grinding is a separate line on your estimate, and we chip brush and haul logs unless you'd like to keep the firewood.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
On most private residential lots around here you don't, but some cities have rules for boulevard trees or shoreland and bluff areas. We'll check for your address before we start.
How do you price a removal?
By the tree's size, how close it is to the house, fences or lines, and how much rigging and cleanup it needs. A big tree in an open yard can cost less than a small one over a garage.
Does my tree need to come down?
Not always. Many trees just need deadwood removed or some weight taken off. We'll look at it with you and tell you honestly.
When is the best time to prune?
Late winter for most trees, while they're dormant. Oaks should only be pruned in winter here to avoid spreading oak wilt.
Free quote
Get your free tree estimate
Tell us about the tree. Photos help, especially of what's underneath it. We'll reply within one business day.
(651) 555-0192- Free estimate and written price
- Cleanup included in the quote
- Storm calls: please phone us