From 1,645 residents in 1950 to 11,106 in 1960

Tree Removal in Crestwood, MO

Trees planted when the neighborhoods were new are now some of the biggest in south county.

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A 1950s Boom Town, 70 Years Later

Tree Removal in Crestwood often involves trees about the same age as the houses. Census figures show the city grew from 1,645 residents in 1950 to 11,106 in 1960, an increase of more than 575 percent in a single decade. That was the post-war building boom, and the trees that went in with those new subdivisions are now around 60 to 70 years old. Many were fast-growing species chosen to shade a new yard quickly. Seventy years on, they are full-size trees standing a few yards from houses built for a much smaller tree.

What happens when a yard tree reaches its limit

The common problems in Crestwood yards follow from that history:

Silver maples and other fast growers with heavy limbs over roofs
Pin oaks that are yellowing or dying back from chlorosis
Trees with roots pushing on driveways, sidewalks and foundations
Ash trees killed by emerald ash borer
Evergreens planted as small shrubs that now crowd the front of the house

Not every big tree needs to come down. A good pruning can reduce weight over a roof and remove deadwood. But when a tree is in decline, has a serious structural defect or is damaging the house, removal is the safer choice.

The numbers today

Crestwood had 12,404 residents and 5,448 housing units at the 2020 census, with a vacancy rate of only 3.8 percent, on about 3.6 square miles. That is roughly 1,500 homes per square mile: typical suburban lots, with room for a tree or two in front and a bigger one in back, but not much room to drop a tree in one piece. Most of our Crestwood removals are done in sections, with the wood lowered on ropes into the clear part of the yard.

Pruning first, removal when needed

We never assume the answer is removal. For a Crestwood tree that is basically healthy but too heavy over the house, a crown reduction or a careful thinning, done to the ANSI A300 pruning standard, can buy many more years. For a tree with advanced decay, a split trunk, or a root system damaged by past construction, pruning only delays the inevitable, and the money is better spent on a clean removal and a new tree planted in the right spot, away from the foundation and overhead lines.

Parks and trails

The city maintains seven public parks, including the 85-acre Whitecliff Park, and Grant's Trail passes through. Residents who live near those green spaces often have trees on their own lots that are part of the same wooded corridor, sometimes with ash or older oaks that should be checked.

Getting a quote

Call (314) 668-1571 or use the form to describe the tree and where it stands. We visit, explain the options, and leave you with a written estimate that lists the removal, the cleanup and any stump grinding. Get a free estimate

Crestwood Background

Post-war boom. Crestwood's population jumped from 1,645 in 1950 to 11,106 in 1960, a 575.1 percent increase in one decade, so much of its housing and many of its yard trees date from the 1950s.
Housing today. The 2020 census counted 12,404 residents and 5,448 housing units, with 3.8 percent vacant, on about 3.6 square miles of land.
Green space. Crestwood has seven public parks, including the 85-acre Whitecliff Park and the 21-acre Crestwood Park, and is a stop on Grant's Trail.

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Crestwood Questions

My silver maple hangs over the whole house. Remove it or prune it?

It depends on the tree's condition. If the trunk and main limbs are sound, a reduction pruning can take weight off the roof side. If there is decay, a cracked union or major dieback, removal is safer. We look at the tree and explain which it is.

Roots are lifting my driveway. Can I just cut them?

Cutting large roots close to the trunk can destabilize the tree and make it more likely to fall. If the roots have to be cut, it is often safer to remove the tree. We can look at the situation before your concrete contractor starts.

Do you haul everything away?

If you want. Your estimate states clearly whether we haul the wood and brush, leave firewood, or leave wood chips for your beds.

When is the best time of year to remove a tree in Crestwood?

Any time a tree is a hazard. For planned removals, late fall through winter is popular because the yard is dormant, the ground is often firmer and the tree's structure is easier to see without leaves. Summer works too; we just take more care around gardens and lawns.

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