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Tree service in LaSalle, CO

LaSalle sits just south of Evans on the South Platte, a small town with an old tree population and some very large riverside cottonwoods.

Mature trees, small town

LaSalle's residential trees are largely mature and largely from the same era. That means a high proportion of ash, Siberian elm and silver maple all reaching the end of their reliable lifespan around the same time.

The practical consequence is that a lot of properties here are facing more than one removal, and it is usually worth planning that over a few years rather than dealing with each one as a crisis.

River cottonwoods

The South Platte corridor through LaSalle carries some genuinely large plains cottonwoods. They are the defining trees of this landscape and they are also soft-wooded, limb-shedding, and prone to sudden failure at the base once decay sets in.

Anything of that size near a structure warrants a proper look at the base and the major unions. Removal, when it comes to it, is usually crane work.

Ash trees

Emerald ash borer has spread widely along the Front Range, and state foresters advise Front Range residents to assume it may already be present locally. Ash in LaSalle is worth an annual inspection, and ash wood should stay local. Given the age of LaSalle's plantings, a lot of the ash in town is large enough that removal gets expensive once the wood goes brittle — which is an argument for dealing with it early. See ash tree removal.

Irrigation ditches

Ditch and lateral corridors run through and around LaSalle, and trees growing into them are a recurring issue. Easement and access considerations apply, and it is worth confirming ownership before removing anything close to a ditch.

What we do in LaSalle

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 LaSalle covered?

Yes. LaSalle has a population of about 2,500 and sits within the Greeley-area service radius. No travel surcharge.

Should I be worried about emerald ash borer in LaSalle?

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 LaSalle 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 LaSalle 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.