Madison County's seat, settled in 1805

Tree Removal in Edwardsville, IL

Old trees on historic streets, young trees in new subdivisions, and two recent tornadoes.

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One of Illinois's Oldest Towns

Tree Removal in Edwardsville takes in some of the oldest residential streets in the metro east. Thomas Kirkpatrick arrived in 1805, and the city was incorporated in 1818 and named for Ninian Edwards, then territorial governor. It is the county seat of Madison County, Illinois, and had 26,808 residents and 10,456 housing units at the 2020 census on about 19.9 square miles of land. Its housing runs from 19th-century homes on historic streets to newer subdivisions around Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Historic districts with old trees

Two Edwardsville neighborhoods are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Saint Louis Street Historic District, listed in 1983, dates to 1809 and includes more than 50 historic homes. LeClaire, a model workers' village founded by N. O. Nelson in 1890 and incorporated into Edwardsville in 1934, is also listed. Neighborhoods like these have some of the largest and oldest trees in town, often on small lots close to historic houses. Removing a tree there calls for patience: every piece lowered by rope, nothing dropped near a slate roof or an old porch.

Two tornadoes in four years

Edwardsville has seen severe weather recently. On December 10, 2021, an EF3 tornado struck an Amazon warehouse in the city, causing it to collapse and killing six workers. On May 16, 2025, the same storm system that produced the EF3 tornado in St. Louis spawned a second tornado, rated EF1 with peak winds of 107 mph, that crossed western Madison County and dissipated just east of SIUE. Storms like these break limbs, snap tops and leave trees with hidden damage that can fail months or years later.

What we see in Edwardsville

Large old trees with deadwood over historic homes
Storm-damaged trees with cracked trunks or broken tops
Dead ash from emerald ash borer
Fast-growing subdivision trees, such as Bradford pears and silver maples, outgrowing their yards
Trees with root damage from construction or utility work

We look at each tree, explain what we see and give you a straight answer on whether pruning or removal makes more sense.

Subdivision trees near SIUE

The newer neighborhoods around the university and on the edges of town have younger trees, but young does not always mean sound. Fast-growing species planted when the subdivisions went in, especially callery pears and silver maples, are now big enough to break in storms. The 2025 EF1 passed near SIUE, and trees in that part of town are worth checking for splits and hanging limbs if you have not done so.

Crossing the river

Edwardsville is on the Illinois side, but we serve it the same way as our Missouri towns. Rules for trees along city streets or in historic districts are set by the City of Edwardsville, so check with the city if a tree is near the street or part of a historic property project.

Contact

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Edwardsville Facts

Historic districts. The Saint Louis Street Historic District, listed on the National Register in 1983, dates to 1809 and has more than 50 historic homes. LeClaire, a model workers' village founded by N. O. Nelson in 1890, is also on the Register.
The 2021 tornado. During the December 10 to 11, 2021 tornado outbreak, an EF3 tornado struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, which collapsed, killing six workers.
The 2025 EF1. On May 16, 2025, an EF1 tornado with peak winds of 107 mph and a path 525 yards wide crossed western Madison County and dissipated just east of SIU Edwardsville, according to the National Weather Service.
Population and housing. Edwardsville had 26,808 residents and 10,456 housing units at the 2020 census on about 19.9 square miles of land. It is the county seat of Madison County.

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Edwardsville Questions

Do you work on the Illinois side?

Yes. Edwardsville is part of our service area. Estimates are free and written, the same as in Missouri.

I live in a historic district. Are there tree rules?

If tree work is part of changes to a historic property, check with the City of Edwardsville about any review that applies. Removing a dead or dangerous tree is usually straightforward, but asking first avoids surprises.

Our trees came through the 2025 storm. Should we have them checked?

If they were near the storm's path, yes. Wind damage often hides high in the crown, especially when trees are in full leaf. Look for hanging limbs, splits and dieback, or have them inspected after leaf drop when damage is easier to see.

Is it safe to wait on a tree with a broken limb hanging in the crown?

No. A broken limb caught in the crown, often called a hanger, can fall without warning in the next wind or even on a calm day. Keep people and cars out from under it and call (314) 668-1571. Hangers are one of the most common causes of injury after storms.

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