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Tree Service in Tucson, AZ

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $231–$646.

Top Tree Service Companies in Tucson

  1. 1.Top Notch Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (285 reviews)

    5.0★ from 285 reviews

  2. 2.Transformed Trees & Landscaping LLC

    5.0★ (276 reviews)

    5.0★ from 276 reviews

  3. 3.Q&T Services

    4.7★ (210 reviews)

    4.7★ from 210 reviews

  4. 4.Augusta Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance

    4.9★ (164 reviews)

    4.9★ from 164 reviews

  5. 5.Made in the Shade - Certified Arborist - Expert Tree Service

    5.0★ (138 reviews)

    5.0★ from 138 reviews

  6. 6.Joe's Yard, Tree, & Irrigation

    5.0★ (118 reviews)

    5.0★ from 118 reviews

  7. 7.Action Yard and Tree Service

    4.3★ (188 reviews)

    4.3★ from 188 reviews

  8. 8.Affordable Yard & Tree Service LLC

    4.6★ (58 reviews)

    4.6★ from 58 reviews

  9. 9.Mesquite Valley Tree & Landscaping Service

    4.8★ (18 reviews)

    4.8★ from 18 reviews

  10. 10.True Line Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

Tree Service Cost in Tucson

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Tucson
Tree trimming$231–$646/job
Tree removal$369–$1,385/job
Stump grinding$138–$415/job
Storm damage removal$462–$1,846/job

Tree Service prices in Tucson run about 8% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Tucson, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,456 customer reviews.

Tucson Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tucson's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
February 12
First fall frost
December 3
Annual precipitation
11.59"
Heating degree days
1,512
Cooling degree days
3,145
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan39.8°65.5°0.94"
Feb42.2°68.5°0.86"
Mar46.2°74.1°0.73"
Apr52°82.1°0.31"
May60.5°91.6°0.23"
Jun69.3°100.3°0.2"
Jul74.4°99.7°2.25"
Aug73.3°97.4°2.39"
Sep68.6°94.5°1.29"
Oct57.3°84.8°0.89"
Nov46.1°73.5°0.57"
Dec39.1°64.8°0.93"

NOAA station data 5.22 miles from Tucson.

Permits & Regulations in AZ

  • Arizona does not issue a separate arborist or tree service license
  • Tree work for compensation over $1,000 including labor and materials requires an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license
  • Applying pesticides or herbicides for hire requires certification through the Arizona Department of Agriculture Pest Management Division

License required: Arizona ROC license (work over $1,000); no separate arborist license

Sources: roc.az.gov, opm.azda.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Tucson

How much does tree trimming cost in Tucson?

Tree trimming in Tucson typically runs $231-$646 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Tucson, AZ?

In AZ, Arizona does not issue a separate arborist or tree service license. Check Tucson ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Tucson?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Tucson.

How does Tucson rainfall affect tree work?

Tucson averages 11.59 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Tucson trees keep growing?

With 3,145 cooling degree days and summer highs near 100F, Tucson trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Tucson more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Tucson runs about -7.7% versus the national average.

Do Tucson trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 39F and 1,512 heating degree days set how much Tucson trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Tucson?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Tucson means after the first frost around December 3 and before spring growth starts.