Trees by Forrest · Service Area

Tree Service in Plymouth, MN

From the wooded shorelines of Medicine Lake to the mature oak corridors along the Northwest Greenway, Plymouth’s tree canopy is one of the west metro’s most treasured assets — and one of its most demanding to maintain. Trees by Forrest has been serving Plymouth homeowners and businesses for over 30 years from our home base in Corcoran, just 12 miles west on County Road 50.

Serving All of Plymouth's Neighborhoods & Lakes

Plymouth spans 36 square miles across Hennepin County, with neighborhoods stretching from the Wayzata School District to the Robbinsdale and Hopkins boundaries. Whether your property sits on a wooded lot near Parkers Lake, backs up to the Northwest Greenway trail corridor, or fronts a boulevard in one of the Elm Creek neighborhoods, our certified arborists understand the specific tree pressures found in each zone.

We regularly work in ZIP codes 55441, 55442, 55446, 55447, and 55441, covering neighborhoods including Kingsview, Timber Shores, Elm Creek, East and West Medicine Lake, and the Bass Lake Road corridor. French Regional Park and the Three Rivers trail system bring their own challenges — storm-fall cleanup, invasive buckthorn pressure along trail edges, and oak wilt corridors that spread from park land into adjacent private lots.

Find Us on the Map

Our crew is based at 22331 County Road 50, Corcoran, allowing us to respond quickly across the west metro. In most cases, we can be on-site in Plymouth within 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic and job conditions.

The map below is centered on Plymouth City Hall (ZIP 55441) for easy reference to our primary service area. From this point, we maintain a 15-mile service radius, with a strong eastward reach covering the entire west metro region.

Whether you’re near local neighborhoods, lakefront properties, or wooded residential areas, our team is always nearby and ready to respond efficiently.

Tree Work Completed in Plymouth

A sample of recent removals, pruning, and storm-cleanup projects completed for Plymouth homeowners.

Local Species & Active Threats

Plymouth’s urban forest is dominated by mature oaks, ash, maple, elm, and white pine — many planted in the 1970s and 80s when the city’s first major neighborhoods developed. Decades later, those trees are reaching peak canopy size just as three major threats — oak wilt, Emerald Ash Borer, and invasive buckthorn — are converging across the west metro.

Storm Corridors & Weather History

Plymouth sits along a well-documented storm track that funnels severe weather northeast from the Minnesota River valley through the western suburbs. The derecho that struck the west metro in the summer of 2023 left significant tree damage from Maple Grove through Plymouth and into Golden Valley — downed oaks along the Northwest Greenway trail system, topped silver maples throughout the Kingsview neighborhood, and widespread ash failures already weakened by EAB.

Why Plymouth trees are especially storm-vulnerable

A combination of factors makes Plymouth’s canopy uniquely exposed: aging ash trees with reduced root systems, the open corridor created by Medicine Lake’s shoreline amplifying wind speeds, and decades of co-dominant stem structures on large red oaks that were never structurally pruned. Our arborists perform pre-storm structural assessments to identify and correct failure points before severe weather strikes.

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Professional Tree Services You Can Rely On

From routine maintenance to emergency response, we provide complete tree care solutions tailored to your property.

Tree Removal

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Safe and efficient removal of hazardous, damaged, or unwanted trees.

Tree Trimming

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Improve tree health, structure, and appearance with expert care.

Plant Health Care

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Custom treatment plans to protect and strengthen your landscape.

Stump Grinding

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Remove unsightly stumps and reclaim your outdoor space.

Storm Damage Cleanup

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Fast and reliable cleanup after storms to restore safety.

🚨 Emergency Tree Service

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Remove unsightly stumps and reclaim your outdoor space.

Plymouth Tree Service FAQ

When is the best time to prune oak trees in Plymouth?

In Plymouth and throughout Hennepin County, oaks should only be pruned between November 1 and April 1 — when sap beetles that spread oak wilt fungus are not active. Pruning during the high-risk April–October window creates fresh wounds that attract the insects that carry the Bretziella fagacearum fungus. If storm damage forces an emergency cut in summer, we seal all wounds immediately with pruning paint. Never hire a company that prunes your Plymouth oaks in spring or summer without this precaution.

Should I treat or remove my ash tree? EAB is in Plymouth.

The City of Plymouth confirmed EAB activity years ago, and the pest is now throughout the city. Whether to treat or remove depends on three factors: tree health (less than 50% canopy dieback warrants treatment), tree location (high-value shade trees near your home are worth protecting), and cost (a two-year treatment cycle typically costs $100–250 versus several hundred for removal). Our arborists assess each ash individually. Removal must occur October through May per state quarantine rules to prevent colony relocation.

Do you handle storm-damaged trees near the Northwest Greenway?

Yes. We have extensive experience with storm cleanup along the Northwest Greenway corridor and on properties that back up to the Three Rivers Park District trail system. We are fully insured for work near park boundaries and can coordinate with the city’s Parks and Forestry Division when shared-property situations arise. After a severe storm, we prioritize hazardous limbs over structures and vehicles first, then move to full cleanup and debris removal.

Can oak wilt spread from French Regional Park into my yard?

Yes, and this is a real concern for properties bordering Medicine Lake and French Regional Park. Oak wilt spreads two ways: above ground via sap beetles carrying spores to fresh wounds, and underground via root grafts between neighboring red oaks (the most common species in this corridor). If a diseased red oak is within 50 feet of your trees, root graft disruption trenching may be warranted. We recommend an on-site assessment before taking action.

Trees by Forrest · Service Area

Tree Service in Plymouth, MN

Serving All of Plymouth's Neighborhoods & Lakes

Find Us on the Map

Tree Work Completed in Plymouth

Local Species & Active Threats

Bur & Red Oak

Green & White Ash

Sugar & Silver Maple

Scotch & White Pine

Storm Corridors & Weather History

Why Plymouth trees are especially storm-vulnerable

Professional Tree Services You Can Rely On

Tree Removal

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Tree Trimming

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Plant Health Care

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Stump Grinding

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Storm Damage Cleanup

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🚨 Emergency Tree Service

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Plymouth Tree Service FAQ

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