Tailored Tree Care Solutions
Services
Arbutus Tree Service, a locally-owned and operated arboriculture company, brings 30+ years of experience to tree service in Vancouver’s West Side. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including tree pruning, protection, preservation, and removal.
Our expert team also provides consulting services and tree health care assessments, ensuring the safety and longevity of your trees for years to come.
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Arboricultural Consulting Services
Arbutus supports Vancouver homeowners, local property managers, architects, builders and municipalities with their consulting services.
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- Tree Management Plans
- Municipal Tree Permitting
- Arborist Reports
- Arborist Supervision
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Tree Pruning
From fruit tree maintenance to structural pruning and beautification, our work meets or exceeds ANSI Standards and is performed by ISA Certified and ISA Qualified Arborists.
- Building and walkway clearances: Stop foliage from accumulating on roofs, thus preventing animals from gathering and rot from forming.
- Crown reductions, raises and thinning: Increase sunlight to decks, gardens and interiors. Prevent damage to lawns and gardens from lack of light.
- Beautification, crowding clearance and vista pruning: Maintain views while maintaining natural look of your trees. Improve tree health by increasing exposure to sunlight while maintaining strong structure and form.
- Hedging and privacy: Hide unsightly objects (power lines/poles, bare walls, neighbours’ houses and rooftops). Create the look of more space by replacing a “wall of green” with a “screen of green
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TREE PROTECTION & PRESERVATION
We specialize in the preservation and protection of large trees, fruit trees, unique cultivars, community and heritage tree specimens. If you want to save your tree, we have the expertise to help. Read more…
- Cabling and Bracing
- Prop installation
- Guy wires
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TREE HEALTH CARE
We have the knowledge to ensure trees stay healthy and protected against diseases.
- Disease diagnosis
- Lab testing
- Organic sprays and treatments
- Soil ecosystem health
- Integrated pest management and tailored treatment plans
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Inspection and correction of tree defects
We work to reduce the risk of failed limbs and treetops causing damage to properties, power lines and people.
- Risk analysis and recommendations
- TRAQ and Danger Tree Assessments
- Aerial inspections (Level II)
- Risk reduction planning
- Root barrier installation to prevent damage to walkways, foundations and side paths.
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TRU™ Radar Technology
Support informed decision-making for site development and tree preservation using TRU™ non-invasive ground-penetrating radar technology (GPR).
- Trunk scans and virtual saw cuts with 360° high-resolution imaging and analysis
- Root zone scans in 2D or 3D to visualize trenching, locate large roots or identify high root density areas under patios, driveways and concrete.
- Near-surface depths depths down to 13ft (4m).
- Precise evaluation and analysis of tree health and structural integrity.

07.
Tree Removal
While we prioritize tree preservation, certain situations necessitate removal, such as:
- Hazardous Trees: Trees that pose safety risks due to disease, structural instability, or storm damage.
- Development Projects: Trees incompatible with new construction or renovations.
- Dead or Dying Trees: Trees that are beyond recovery and may affect property aesthetics or safety.
Our certified arborists ensure safe and efficient tree removal, adhering to all municipal regulations.
We also assist with obtaining necessary permits and offer stump grinding services to restore your landscape with ease.

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Tree planting and installation
We can help you select and plant high-quality trees that meet your present and future needs.
- Tree planting and installation
- Tree selection and recommendations
- Replacement trees
- Tree relocation
- Mulching
- Water bags
