Tree & Shrub Care in Frisco, TX

Healthier Trees, Tidier Shrubs, Better Curb Appeal

Frisco's tree canopy is mostly young — most lots were sodded between 2005 and 2018 — but the trees are now hitting the age where structure matters. A young live oak with a bad branch angle today is a split tree in a 2030 windstorm. A crape myrtle that's been "topped" every year is fighting a battle it can't win.

We prune for health and shape, not just because it's January and someone with a chainsaw drove by.

When to Prune in Frisco

Timing matters more than most homeowners realize.

Winter dormancy (December–February): the default window

Most deciduous trees should be pruned in winter — structure is visible, disease pressure is low, and the tree recovers fast in spring.

Oaks: the strict rule

Oak wilt is active across North Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service guidance is clear: do not prune live oaks or red oaks from February through June. Beetles that carry the oak-wilt fungus are flying then, and they're attracted to fresh cuts. We follow the protocol — winter pruning only, immediate wound paint on every cut, and sterilized tools between trees.

Crape myrtles: stop "crape murder"

Topping crape myrtles to thick stubs ("crape murder") is the most common pruning mistake in Frisco. It produces weak, top-heavy regrowth and ruins the natural form. We prune crape myrtles by removing crossing branches, suckers, and seed pods — keeping the natural vase shape.

Shrubs

• Spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spirea): prune right after bloom
• Summer-flowering shrubs (most crape myrtles, vitex): prune in late winter
• Evergreen hedges (hollies, boxwoods): shape in late spring and again in late summer

Deep-Root Feeding

Frisco's clay-loam holds nutrients poorly and locks up iron in alkaline conditions, which is why so many of the area's oaks look yellow-green ("iron chlorosis"). Deep-root feeding injects a slow-release fertilizer with chelated iron 8–12 inches below the surface where roots actually take it up — far more effective than spreading granules on the lawn.

Most homes only need this once or twice a year.

What Tree & Shrub Work Costs in Frisco

• Small ornamental pruning (under 15 ft — crape myrtles, redbuds): $150 – $400 per tree
• Medium tree pruning (15–30 ft): $300 – $800 per tree
• Shrub shaping (front-of-house, 8–12 shrubs): $200 – $500
• Deep-root feeding: $80 – $150 per tree
• Small tree removal (under 40 ft): scoped on-site based on access and disposal

Large or hazardous removals near structures are referred to a certified arborist with proper rigging — we'd rather pass the job than do it badly.

Tree & Shrub FAQ

When should oaks be pruned in Frisco?

Mid-winter only. Never February through June — that's oak-wilt season in North Texas. We paint every fresh cut and sterilize tools between trees per Texas A&M Forest Service guidance.

What is "crape murder" and why is it bad?

Topping crape myrtles to thick stubs each winter. It produces weak, top-heavy regrowth, ruins the natural vase shape, and weakens the tree over time. We prune by removing crossing branches and suckers instead.

My oak leaves are yellow with green veins — what's wrong?

Almost certainly iron chlorosis. Frisco's alkaline clay locks up iron. Deep-root feeding with chelated iron usually greens the tree back up within a season.

Do you remove stumps?

Yes — stump grinding is available on most residential removals. We grind 4–6 inches below grade and back-fill with the chips or soil per your preference.

Can you handle storm clean-up?

Yes — fallen limbs and downed small trees are a same-week (often same-day) priority during DFW storm season.