Tree Pruning Services and Pricing
Professional Tree Pruning in the Twin Cities
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At Blue Ribbon Pruning, we specialize in proper tree and shrub pruning throughout Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas.
Our goal is simple: improve the health, safety, structure, and appearance of your trees while following arboriculture best practices.
We are a small, family-owned business led by a Certified Arborist and focus on quality work, thorough cleanup, and honest recommendations.
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Tree Pruning
Proper pruning can improve tree health, reduce storm damage risk, remove deadwood, improve clearance, and help maintain a tree's natural shape.
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Common reasons homeowners hire us:
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Dead branch removal
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Roof and structure clearance
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Street and sidewalk clearance
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Storm damage prevention
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Crown cleaning
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Crown reduction
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Structural pruning
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Mature tree maintenance
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Shrub Pruning
We prune many common landscape shrubs throughout the Twin Cities.
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Examples include:
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Lilacs
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Hydrangeas
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Burning Bush
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Boxwood
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Arborvitae
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Spirea
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Weigela
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Viburnum
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Proper timing and pruning methods vary by species, which is why professional pruning often produces better long-term results than repeated shearing.
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Fruit Tree Pruning
Fruit trees require specialized pruning techniques to improve structure, sunlight penetration, airflow, and fruit production.
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We commonly prune:​
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Apple Trees
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Crabapple Trees
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Pear Trees
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Plum Trees
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Services We Typically Do Not Offer
To provide the highest quality pruning services possible, we focus primarily on pruning rather than becoming a company that tries to do everything.
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We generally do not perform:
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Routine tree removals
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Stump grinding
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Landscaping services
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Lawn care services
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If your project requires services outside our scope, we are happy to recommend trusted local professionals.
Pricing is typically based on:
* Tree size
* Tree species
* Number of trees
* Accessibility
* Amount of pruning needed
* Presence of dead or hazardous limbs
* Cleanup requirements
Below are general project ranges homeowners commonly see. For Blue Ribbon Pruning, we do have a minimum charge of $400 for a project.
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* Small Ornamental Trees *
Typically $250–$600
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* Medium Shade Trees *
Typically $500–$1,200
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* Large Mature Trees *
Typically $800–$3,000+
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* Shrub Pruning *
Typically $200–$1,000+
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* Fruit Tree Pruning *
Typically $250–$800
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~Actual pricing varies depending on the specific scope of work.~
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Why Homeowners Choose Blue Ribbon Pruning
* Certified Arborist
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* Fully Insured
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* Family-Owned Business
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* Focused on Pruning Expertise
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* 188+ Five-Star Reviews
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* Detailed Cleanup
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* Honest Recommendations
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*Exceptional Customer Service
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If you're considering tree pruning, shrub pruning, or fruit tree pruning, we'd be happy to take a look.
Contact us today for a free estimate and professional recommendations tailored to your property.
