Trees on the windiest stretch of the South Plains

Tree Service in Lubbock, TX

Pruning, removals and storm cleanup for yards that take wind, hail and drought every year.

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Growing Shade Where Trees Don't Grow on Their Own

Tree Service in Lubbock starts from an odd fact: almost every shade tree in town was planted and watered by somebody. The native cover on the Llano Estacado is grassland, so the shade trees lining older streets are a human project, and they live in a tough place for trees. Lubbock averages about 18 inches of rain a year and a 12.4 mph wind, which ranks it among the ten windiest cities in the country. Our work is helping those trees carry that load, and taking them down safely when they can't.

Wind is the daily stress, storms are the spikes

A steady southwest wind shapes crowns over years. Trees lean, limbs grow long on the downwind side, and weak forks stretch apart. Then spring storms add sudden force. On June 5, 2025, a National Weather Service survey estimated a downburst in the city at about 115 mph; trees came down at 20th Street and Boston Avenue and power lines fell at 58th Street and Temple Avenue. Three days earlier, outflow winds damaged trees around Hillcrest Country Club north of town. Pruning that reduces end weight and removes weak attachments is the cheapest storm preparation there is.

Soil that hides a hard layer

The Acuff soil series takes its type location from Lubbock County. USDA describes it as a loam over sandy clay loam, with a calcium carbonate layer (what most people here call caliche) starting about 30 to 60 inches down. Roots spread wide and shallow above that layer, which is why big trees here can fail at the root plate in a saturated spring storm, and why trenching for a fence or sprinkler line near a trunk does more harm than people expect.

The jobs we do most in Lubbock

Crown thinning and end-weight reduction on elms and other fast-growing yard trees
Clearing limbs from roofs, alleys and over driveways
Removing trees that are dead, split, or leaning harder after a storm
Storm cleanup: cutting hangers, clearing fallen trunks, hauling debris
Stump grinding so the spot can be replanted or sodded
Checking elms for elm leaf beetle damage before summer heat sets in

Power lines and alleys

Many Lubbock homes have power and service lines running through the back alley. Lubbock Power & Light says Texas law allows only utility-authorized workers to prune or remove trees closer than ten feet to high-voltage lines, and its trimming contractor follows the ANSI A300 pruning standard. If a tree is touching or threatening a line, call the city utility line at 806-775-2509 first. We handle the rest of the tree once the line side is safe.

Getting a price

Call (806) 855-8442 or send the form with a few photos. We come out, look at the tree from every side, and leave a written quote that spells out what gets cut, what gets hauled and whether the stump is included. Get a free estimate

Lubbock Tree Facts Worth Knowing

Wind and rain. Lubbock averages 18.33 inches of precipitation a year and a mean wind speed of 12.4 mph, ranking it the 10th-windiest city in the U.S.; it sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7.
Line clearance rules. Lubbock Power & Light states that only utility-authorized professionals may prune or remove trees within ten feet of high-voltage lines, and suggests trees planted near lines have a mature height under 25 feet.
Brush in the alley. City rules limit brush placed for residential collection to branches no more than 3 inches thick, cut to 5-foot lengths, and require landscaping businesses to haul their own debris to the landfill.
Storm record. The May 11, 1970 F5 tornado cut an 8.5-mile path across about 15 square miles of the city and killed 26 people; on June 5, 2025, a downburst estimated near 115 mph toppled trees near 20th Street and Boston Avenue.
Elm pests. Texas A&M AgriLife notes elm leaf beetle produces three or more generations a year on the South Plains and recommends checking new elm foliage for eggs and larvae starting in April.

Our Services in Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Questions

Who trims trees near the power lines in my Lubbock alley?

If the limbs are within ten feet of LP&L's high-voltage lines, only utility-authorized crews may work there, so call 806-775-2509. The line from the pole to your house and the rest of the tree are usually the homeowner's to manage, and we can take care of those parts.

Can I put the branches from a tree job in my alley dumpster?

Small amounts, yes: the city asks that brush be no more than 3 inches in diameter and cut to 5-foot lengths, and that you leave room in shared containers. Debris from a hired crew is supposed to go to the landfill, so our quotes include hauling unless you tell us otherwise.

When is the best time to prune in Lubbock?

Late winter, before spring growth and before the windy season peaks, is a good window for most shade trees because you can see the branch structure. Dead or broken limbs can come out any time of year, and that includes right after a storm.

My elm looks scorched by midsummer. Is it dying?

Not necessarily. Elm leaf beetle feeding turns leaves a rusty brown and can repeat through three or more generations in one season. A tree that's been hit hard several years running can lose limbs, so it is worth having us look at it in spring.

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Free estimates anywhere in Lubbock, from the Tech area to the far south side.

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