Tree Trimming & Pruning in Dripping Springs, TX
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Dripping Springs, TX
Lees Trees provides professional tree trimming and pruning in Dripping Springs, TX and across Hays County. Proper cuts keep your live oaks, shade trees and ornamentals healthy, improve curb appeal and cut the risk of limbs failing in a Hill Country storm. Our certified arborists handle seasonal maintenance and corrective pruning the right way, timed to protect your trees. Family-owned and serving the 78620 area since 1986.
This service at a glance
- Certified arborists, oak cuts timed outside the oak wilt window
- Crown reduction, thinning & shaping
- Safe trimming around roofs and power lines
- Full cleanup and free on-site estimates
Family-owned since 1986
Dripping Springs, TX and the Hill Country
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Dripping Springs, Hays County & 78620
35+ Years
Of tree care, since 1986
Professional tree trimming
Professional Tree Trimming Services
Routine trimming keeps trees strong, safe and attractive. Our crews remove dead, damaged and overgrown branches to improve structure, encourage healthy growth and lower the risk of storm damage. Whether you are maintaining mature shade trees or young ornamentals, we tailor each trimming plan to your property and the Hill Country climate.
Overgrown limbs threaten roofs, driveways, power lines and nearby structures, and Central Texas wind and ice find the weak ones first. Lees Trees reduces that risk with controlled trimming that improves both safety and appearance while protecting the long-term health of your trees.
Pruning services
Professional Tree Pruning Services
Pruning protects long-term tree health and helps prevent disease. Every job follows industry-approved cuts that support balanced growth and keep your trees structurally sound.
Selective Pruning
By selectively removing dead, diseased or weak branches, our certified specialists help trees grow stronger and reduce hazards like falling limbs and structural failure.
Crown Reduction & Thinning
Large or overcrowded canopies need specialized cuts. Crown reduction and thinning reduce excess weight, improve structure and let more sunlight and airflow through while keeping the tree’s natural shape. This matters for the big live oaks common on Hill Country lots.
Tree Shaping
Professional shaping improves both the health and the look of your landscape. We shape ornamental and shade trees for balanced growth and clean lines that lift the appearance of your whole property.
Who we are & how we help
The Benefits of Regular Tree Trimming
Routine trimming and pruning do more than improve appearance. They protect your investment and promote long-term growth. Here is why our clients choose us:
Improved Tree Health
Removes diseased or dead branches to prevent decay and encourage new growth.
Enhanced Safety
Reduces the risk of falling limbs and storm damage near your home or power lines.
Better Sunlight & Airflow
Supports healthy canopies and vibrant lawns below.
Stronger Structure
Guides young trees to grow balanced and stable.
Hill Country know-how
Why Pruning Timing Matters for Oaks in Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs sits in the Texas Hill Country, where live oaks and red oaks are the signature trees, and where oak wilt is a serious, fast-moving disease across Hays County. Oak wilt spreads most easily when oaks are cut between February and June, the active season for the beetles that carry the fungus. That is why our certified arborists avoid pruning oaks in that window and seal every oak cut year-round to keep the wound from attracting beetles. We time each job around the tree species, its health and the season, so pruning strengthens your trees instead of putting them at risk. If you have already spotted browning or wilting leaves on an oak, ask about our arborist evaluation and oak wilt treatment.
Seasonal Tree Maintenance in the Hill Country
Regular maintenance keeps trees healthy through every Central Texas season. Our scheduled trimming removes hazardous limbs, encourages healthy growth and prepares trees for drought, storms and winter ice, so small issues do not turn into expensive problems.
When to prune
When to Prune Trees in Dripping Springs: A Hill Country Guide
Timing is everything with pruning here, especially for oaks. Use this quick guide to know the right window for common Hill Country trees, then let our arborists confirm the plan for your property.
Tree type
Best pruning window
What to avoid and why
Live oaks & red oaks
Mid-summer or winter dormancy
Never prune February through June. That is peak oak wilt beetle season. Seal every cut.
Fruit & ornamental trees
Late winter, before bud break
Heavy summer cuts that stress the tree during Hill Country heat.
Cedar elm & shade trees
Winter dormancy
Over-thinning. Keep enough live crown so the tree stays strong.
Storm-damaged limbs (any tree)
As soon as it is safe
Waiting. Open breaks invite decay and pests fast in this climate.
Young or newly planted trees
Light structural cuts, first 2 to 3 years
Topping. It creates weak, hazardous regrowth. Build a strong scaffold instead.
Our work
See the Difference Professional Care Makes
How to book your service
Tree Trimming Made Simple
01
Request a Free Estimate
Tell us what you are seeing: a crack, a lean, a split or a limb hanging over the house.
02
On-Site Evaluation
Our arborist inspects your trees, identifies issues and recommends the best trimming approach.
03
Professional Service & Cleanup
We complete the job safely and leave your property clean and beautiful.
What our customers say
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Frequently asked questions
Common Questions About Our Tree Services
Have questions? Here are quick answers to what Dripping Springs homeowners ask us most. Call us for anything else.
Yes. We are fully licensed in Dripping Springs, TX, with comprehensive insurance coverage for all our work. This protects both our team and your property.
Yes. We provide free on-site estimates for all tree services, including an evaluation by a professional arborist. Contact us and we’ll schedule a time to assess your needs and provide a competitive quote.
What are your most requested services?
Our top services are tree removal, tree trimming, tree pruning and stump grinding. We also specialize in 24/7 emergency tree services, and we deliver bulk mulch and seasoned oak and pecan firewood.
Do you provide emergency tree service 24/7?
Yes. We offer emergency tree removal and stabilization at any time, day or night, across Dripping Springs and the 78620 area.
How quickly can you schedule my service?
In most cases we can complete the work within a few days of your estimate. Emergency service is available 24/7.
We are based in Dripping Springs and serve Hays County and the Hill Country, including Bee Cave, Lakeway, Wimberley, Southwest Austin, Driftwood, Henly, Belterra, Highpointe, Headwaters, Cedar Valley and Bear Creek.
When is the best time to prune oaks in Dripping Springs?
Never between February and June, which is peak oak wilt beetle season in Hays County. Our certified arborists prune oaks in mid-summer or winter dormancy and seal every oak cut year-round.
Do you clean up and haul away the debris?
Yes. Full cleanup is part of every job. We remove limbs, brush and fallen trees from your property, and after stump grinding we can haul the chips away or leave them for you to use as mulch.
Can you handle large or hard-to-reach trees?
Absolutely. We use rigging and crane-assisted equipment to remove large trees safely, even in tight spaces near homes, fences and power lines.
What makes your company stand out?
We combine 35+ years of experience with a safety-first approach, bilingual communication (English and Spanish), and a focus on delivering professional, elegant results for both residential and commercial clients.
More ways we help
Other Tree Care Services We Offer in Dripping Springs
Every service is handled by the same licensed, insured and bilingual crew, with free on-site estimates.
Tree Removal
Safe removal of dead, leaning or storm-damaged trees, with full cleanup.
Emergency Tree Services
24/7 response for storm damage, fallen trees and hazardous limbs.
Arborist Services
Certified-arborist assessments, oak wilt care and tree health plans.
Stump Grinding & Removal
Stumps ground below grade so your yard is ready to replant.
Tree Cabling & Bracing
Steel support for heavy limbs and weak unions before a storm.
Tree Fertilization
Deep-root feeding for drought-stressed oaks and shade trees.
Bulk Mulch
Locally produced hardwood mulch delivered by the yard.
Seasoned Firewood
Split oak and pecan firewood, delivered ready to burn.
Service Areas
Proudly Serving Dripping Springs & the Hill Country
Based in Dripping Springs, we serve homeowners and businesses across Hays County and the Hill Country: Bee Cave, Lakeway, Wimberley, Southwest Austin and the communities in between. The map shows recent jobs our crew checked in from the field.
Where we work
Each town opens directions in Google Maps. Home base: 4911 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
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- Licensed & insured
- Family-owned, serving since 1986
- Free on-site estimates
- Bilingual service (English/Spanish)
- sales@leestreeservices.com
- 4911 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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