Service Area · Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island is known for mature trees, established landscapes, lakefront properties, and carefully maintained residential yards. We work throughout the island on Douglas fir, Western red cedar, Japanese maple, ornamental trees, hedges, and other mature landscape plantings.
Tree removal is closely regulated here, especially for large and exceptional trees and for properties within critical areas. Mercer Island treats trees over 36 inches DBH as exceptional, while some species can qualify at smaller sizes, and trees over 24 inches receive additional retention priority during development.
Tree care for mature landscapes, established canopy, and tightly regulated residential properties.
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Tree pruning and preservation for mature Douglas fir, Western red cedar, bigleaf maple, and other established trees.
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Hedge trimming and maintenance for formal hedges, long driveways, and established residential landscapes.
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Ornamental tree pruning for Japanese maples, dogwoods, magnolias, and other specimen trees.
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Tree removal and permit assistance for regulated and exceptional trees, including replanting requirements when applicable.
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View-corridor pruning for lake-facing properties where selective pruning can improve views while protecting tree health.
10" diameter
the baseline for a large regulated tree.
24"+ diameter
trees this size receive additional retention priority during development.
36"+ diameter
generally considered exceptional, along with some species that qualify at smaller sizes.
Tree groves
groups of trees can receive protection based on their collective ecological or aesthetic value.
THE CODE
Mercer Island closely regulates tree removal, especially for large and exceptional trees and properties within critical areas. In many cases, a permit is required, with additional replacement or restoration requirements depending on the tree and property.
ON THE GROUND
From North Mercer and First Hill to the South End, Mercer Island combines mature native canopy with established ornamental landscapes and formal hedges.
North Mercer
Mature Douglas fir, Western red cedar, bigleaf maple, and established residential landscapes.
First Hill
Large conifers, ornamental trees, and view-sensitive pruning on sloped properties.
East Mercer
Lake-facing properties with mature canopy, formal hedges, and established specimen trees.
West Mercer
Douglas fir, cedar, maples, and landscaped residential lots with mature trees close to homes and driveways.
South End
Larger properties with mature conifers, ornamental trees, and long-established landscape plantings.
Our East Renton shop gives Blue Ribbon Tree easy access to neighborhoods across Mercer Island, from the North End and Town Center to East Mercer, West Mercer, and the South End.
