Tree service in Johnstown, CO

Two towns, two problems

Old Johnstown — the original grid around Parish Avenue — has mature trees planted decades ago. Ash, elm, silver maple, and the same aging cohort found across northern Colorado. These need the standard assessment: is it ash, is it structurally sound, does it need thinning before the next wind event.

The new developments east and west of town are almost entirely young trees on former farmland. Different problem entirely: establishment, structure, and irrigation.

Establishment is where trees are lost here

A large share of the trees planted in new Johnstown subdivisions are struggling for reasons that have nothing to do with pests. Planted too deep. Circling roots never teased out of the container root ball. Watered on a turf schedule — frequent and shallow — when what a young tree wants is a deep soak once or twice a week.

These trees do not die dramatically. They sit there looking slightly unwell for a decade and then fail. It is worth having someone check planting depth on a tree that is not thriving before you spend money on fertiliser it does not need.

Wind on open ground

New subdivisions built on farmland have no established windbreak. Young trees take the full force of downslope chinook wind, and it shows in leaning trunks and lopsided canopies. Correct structural pruning while the tree is small does more for long-term survival than any amount of staking.

Ash

Emerald ash borer has spread widely along the Front Range and is worth assuming may be present locally. Older ash in the town centre is worth an annual inspection, and ash firewood should stay local rather than travelling. See emerald ash borer.

What we do in Johnstown

• Tree removal
• Tree trimming & pruning
• Stump grinding
• Emergency & storm damage
• Ash borer & ash removal
• Wildfire mitigation
• Arborist consultation

The City of Greeley requires applicable providers performing trimming or removal work on woody plants over 10 feet tall to hold a city tree-service license. Verify licensing and insurance with whoever performs your work.

Questions we get about this

Is Johnstown covered?

Yes. Johnstown has a population of about 19,000 and sits within the Greeley-area service radius. No travel surcharge.

Should I be worried about emerald ash borer in Johnstown?

Worth paying attention to. Emerald ash borer is now confirmed in more than 20 Front Range cities, and the Colorado State Forest Service advises Front Range residents to assume the pest may already be present locally. Ash trees in and around Johnstown are worth an annual look, and ash firewood should stay local rather than travelling.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Rules differ by jurisdiction. In Greeley, trees on private property generally do not need a permit but trees in the public right of way do. Check with the Johnstown town offices for local requirements before removing a street tree.

Do you charge for an estimate?

No. A local professional comes out, looks at the tree, and gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts.

How soon can you come out?

Estimates are usually arranged within a couple of days. Scheduled work typically runs one to three weeks out depending on season. Hazardous trees and storm damage move to the front of the queue.