Professional Tree Services in Dayton
Invest in your commercial or residential property by planting new trees or help current trees thrive with help from General Tree Service in Dayton.
Properties with mature trees are so desired that they are consistently valued higher than properties without trees. This is consistent in both residential and commercial real estate valuations. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why it is a good idea to plant new trees on a property or take care of the ones that are there.
General Tree Service can help you maximize the value of your property by giving your trees the best care available. Here are some reasons that your neighbors continually trust their trees with us:
- Over 90 years in business
- Multiple certified arborists and TCIA accredited
- Written estimates by tree experts
We are a full-service tree care company led by some of the most qualified arborists in the business. Give your trees the help they need by scheduling our crews today.
Dayton area rep
Our Dayton area rep is Kyle. He has 15 years of experience in the arboriculture field and a degree from Portland State University.
Passionate about helping people, he’s excited to work with you to improve the health of your trees and landscape and will answer all your questions.

Dayton area rep
Our Dayton area rep is Kyle. He has 15 years of experience in the arboriculture field and a degree from Portland State University.
Passionate about helping people, he’s excited to work with you to improve the health of your trees and landscape and will answer all your questions.

TREE AND SHRUB SERVICES
- Tree removal & stump grinding
- All types of pruning
- Tree & shrub fertilization
- Root health care
- Insect & disease control
- Consulting arborist
- Arborist reports

LAWN CARE SERVICES
- Aeration & fertilization
- Weed & insect control
- Lime & moss control treatments

PLANT HEALTH CARE
- Weekly/monthly maintenance
- Weed control
- Plant Health Care programs
- Planting & transplanting
- Seasonal cleanups
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We have just had two maples removed by General Tree and they did a fantastic job. Both trees were diseased and rotting and they felled them safely and quickly. Excellent cleanup and communications.
The crew was on the job as promised and cleaned up each day as if they’d never been there. All the crew were courteous and friendly to onlookers.
Have used them before and will use them again.
Todd H. – Portland, OR
Tools for Tree Removal
When trees die or grow too close to a home or utility easement, they need to be removed safely. It may not seem like it from the ground but trees are massive organisms that require a lot of work to remove without causing extra problems. To accomplish safe tree removals, General Tree Service has all of the tools necessary to get the job done. Some of the tools that we use to remove trees from around homes and power lines are:
- Chainsaws and pole saws
- Rigging and ropes to safely lower branches
- Climbing ropes and harness for tree climbers’ safety
- Trucks to haul away debris
- Stump grinders to remove leftover stumps
- Lifts and bucket trucks to safely access upper branches
Removing a tree from a property is a dangerous job that requires skills and experience. At General Tree Service, we’ve been passing down the skills to get tree removals done safely for nearly a century. Protect your property by working with the safest tree service in the area.
When is Tree Pruning Necessary?
One of the best ways to invest in trees and shrubs that are already present on the property is to make sure they stay looking great and healthy. Tree pruning can accomplish both of these goals. Pruning is a process that removes dead or unwanted growth or encourages the tree to grow in a certain shape. Some of the methods of tree pruning are:
- Lift Pruning: Trees commonly grow low branches that reduce access to the trunk and make mowing around them a hassle. During lift pruning, lower branches are removed.
- Crown Thinning: Improves the health of the tree by reducing the total mass of the canopy allowing for better air movement and light penetration. It also reduces the total weight.
- Crown Reduction: Instead of removing encroaching trees, crown reduction prunes them back to a safer size. When done properly, limbs won’t intrude again for a few years.
- Crown Cleaning: Purges the tree of dead or diseased growth reducing the likelihood that the disease will spread or wood-eating insects will invade.
Pruning can be a concern when done by untrained individuals. However, the experts at General Tree Service know exactly how to prune a tree so that it stays healthy and vigorous.
Benefits of Stump Removal
When trees are removed, the last vestige of the tree is a stump that can stick up several feet above the surrounding soil. When stumps remain after a tree or shrub removal, nature goes to work breaking down the stump. It does this by allowing wood-eating insects and fungus to degrade the stump in a process that can take years. Removing stumps immediately prevents these pesky organisms from taking up residence near your home or business.
The best way to remove stumps is to have General Tree Service perform a process called “stump grinding.” Stump grinding uses powerful machinery with a large blade to remove stumps and shallow roots. The result is a hole that is filled with mulch that can be easily incorporated back into the surrounding landscape. With stump grinding services, owners won’t have to endanger their homes or look at an unsightly stump for years.
Tree Health Strategies From Our Arborists
Arborists are qualified and experienced to handle all manner of tree services. At General Tree Service, our arborists specialize in tree health to help trees live longer and safer lives. Our arborists have decades of combined experience as well as certifications from the ISA and the TCIA that prove they know how to handle pretty much any situation involving trees. Some of the strategies that our arborists may use to save trees or enhance the health and appeal of trees are:
- Precise fertilization
- Tree trimming and pruning
- Mulching
- Disease identification including anthracnose and leaf spot
- Pest identification including lace bugs and bronze birch borers
Emergency Tree Service
A tree service is never truly a full-service tree company if they don’t protect their customers all the time. At General Tree Service, we understand that a 40-hour week isn’t enough to completely cover our customers. That’s why we have crews that are on call after hours to respond to emergencies.
Some of the reasons you may need emergency tree service are:
- Weather-related problems including fallen branches
- Limbs that have damaged a home
- Toppled trees
- Downed power lines
- Debris that is blocking a roadway
By partnering with our dedicated crews, our customers are never alone. Call us when disaster strikes and we can help get things back on the right track.
Give trees the best care that money can buy. General Tree Service has the experience and dedication to keep your trees looking great. Call (253) 844-5141 today for fast service in Dayton.