Tree West

Tree West Tree West provides certified arborist services for high-end homes, estates, HOAs, and resorts across Southwest Florida.

We specialize in palm care, tree health, pruning, storm preparation, and preservation with a refined, safety-first approach

06/02/2026

Hurricane season is here — and your palms are one of the first things we look at.

Dead fronds, seed pods, and overgrown canopies act like a sail in high winds. When a storm rolls through, that excess weight and wind resistance can mean the difference between a palm that flexes and rides it out — and one that fails entirely, taking out whatever’s underneath it.

Professional palm trimming before storm season isn’t just about curb appeal. It’s about reducing the load on the tree, improving wind resistance, and removing the debris that becomes a projectile at 80+ mph.

At Tree West, our ISA Certified Arborists don’t just cut — we evaluate. We’re looking at the canopy structure, the trunk condition, and the overall health of the tree before we ever make a cut. Over-trimming palms (a common mistake called “hurricane cutting”) actually weakens them — so proper technique matters as much as timing.

If your palms haven’t been trimmed this season, now is the time. We serve Sanibel, Captiva, and the broader SWFL area.

📞 Call or text C**t at 239-222-8803 to schedule a complimentary assessment.

🌀 Hurricane Season Officially Starts Today.The strongest storms don’t create tree defects — they expose the ones that we...
06/01/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season Officially Starts Today.

The strongest storms don’t create tree defects — they expose the ones that were already there.

Every year, we see mature trees fail because of hidden decay, poor structure, overextended limbs, codominant stems, root issues, or years of deferred pruning. Many of these risks can be identified before a storm ever enters the Gulf.

Now is the time to assess your property’s canopy, not when a storm is three days away.

At Tree West, our ISA Certified Arborists help property owners, HOAs, and managers identify potential hazards before they become costly emergencies.

🌳 Tree Risk Assessments
🌳 Structural Pruning
🌳 Canopy Weight Reduction
🌳 Palm Evaluations
🌳 Hazard Limb Identification
🌳 Post-Storm Recovery & Cleanup

Hurricane season isn’t just about preparing for wind.

It’s about understanding which trees are prepared to withstand it.

📍 Serving Southwest Florida
📞 (239) 472-5247

When it comes to your trees and palms, there's a big difference between a crew that shows up with a pole saw and a certi...
05/27/2026

When it comes to your trees and palms, there's a big difference between a crew that shows up with a pole saw and a certified arborist team that actually knows what they're looking at.

At Tree West, we climb. We assess. We make decisions based on the health and structure of each individual tree — not just what's quickest to cut.

What you're seeing here is one of our climbers up in a Queen Palm canopy, performing precise frond removal and boot cleaning to protect the tree's long-term health and appearance. That exposed boot damage in the first photo is exactly the kind of thing an untrained eye misses — and a certified arborist catches before it becomes a bigger problem.

Tree West is the tree care division of Island Home Service, and we serve as the go-to tree partner for residential estates, condo associations, HOAs, and commercial properties across Southwest Florida. Whether it's scheduled maintenance, storm prep, hazard removal, or full canopy management — we handle it all under ISA Certified Arborist oversight.

Call us at 239-910-3256 or visit treewestflorida.com.

🌀 Hurricane Season Is Here — Is Your Property Ready?One of the most overlooked ways to protect your property before a st...
05/22/2026

🌀 Hurricane Season Is Here — Is Your Property Ready?

One of the most overlooked ways to protect your property before a storm hits? Your trees.

Healthy, well-maintained trees are far more resilient in high winds. Neglected ones become the problem. Here's what every SWFL homeowner and property manager should be doing right now:

✅ Get an arborist inspection. Not all risk is visible. Dead wood, weak branch unions, and root issues can lead to failure even on trees that look fine from the outside.

✅ Remove dead wood and hazardous limbs. Dead branches don't need hurricane-force winds to come down — get them out before the season starts.

✅ Don't over-trim. Heavy cutting actually weakens a tree's structure. Storm prep pruning should be strategic, not severe.

✅ Clear vegetation from buildings. Trees in contact with rooflines and gutters can cause serious damage even without a direct failure.

✅ Know your high-risk species. Laurel Oaks, Australian Pines, and certain palms are known to perform poorly in high winds — especially near structures.

At Tree West, our ISA Certified Arborist team offers complimentary property walks to assess risk and help you prioritize before the season gets going.

📞 239-910-3256 | TreeWestFL.com

Hurricane season starts June 1st. Are your palms ready? 🌴⚡Untrimmed palms heading into storm season aren’t just an eyeso...
05/11/2026

Hurricane season starts June 1st. Are your palms ready? 🌴⚡

Untrimmed palms heading into storm season aren’t just an eyesore — they’re a liability. Dead fronds, excessive canopy weight, and compromised root zones turn your trees into projectiles the moment winds pick up.

Here’s what proper pre-season palm trimming actually does:
✂️ Reduces wind resistance — A clean canopy moves with the storm instead of fighting it
🍂 Eliminates dead frond hazards — Dead fronds become airborne debris at 60+ mph
🌴 Relieves canopy weight — Less top weight means less leverage against the root zone
👁️ Puts trained eyes on your trees — Our ISA Certified Arborists assess structural integrity while we work

Don’t wait until the first named storm is on the radar. By then it’s too late.

📲 239-910-3256 | treewestflorida.com

05/07/2026

🌀 Hurricane season starts June 1st. Is your tree canopy ready?

Here are the 10 things every Southwest Florida homeowner and property manager needs to know about their trees before the first storm forms:
1. Get a Certified Arborist Assessment
A tree can look perfectly healthy and be structurally failing at the root or trunk. An ISA Certified Arborist identifies what the naked eye can’t — before wind does it for you.

2. Remove Hazard Trees Now
If a tree is leaning, hollow, heavily diseased, or rooted too close to a structure — it needs to come down before season. Post-storm removal costs 3x more and the damage is already done.

3. Structural Pruning is Not a Standard Trim
Cutting back dead, crossing, or weakly attached branches reduces wind load and prevents catastrophic failure during a storm. This is a science, not a haircut.

4. Elevate Your Palm Canopies
Overgrown palm fronds create massive wind resistance. Royal Palms, Queen Palms, and Coconut Palms all need proper canopy elevation before June — not after the first band comes through.

5. Inspect for Root Damage and Soil Heaving
Visible root damage, cracked soil around the base, or a tree that’s shifted since last season are all red flags. Root failure during a storm brings the whole tree — fast.

6. Check Trees Near Power Lines
This is a liability issue as much as a safety issue. Branches encroaching on power lines need professional attention — not a DIY fix. Document it and address it now.

7. Look Up After Every Heavy Rain
Saturated soil dramatically reduces a tree’s anchoring strength. If you’ve had standing water around the base of a tree, have it assessed before the next storm adds wind to the equation.

8. Identify Co-Dominant Stems
Two trunks growing from the same base with a tight V-shaped union are one of the most common failure points in a storm. If you have them, you need to know about them before June 1st.

9. Document Every Tree on Your Property
Photograph each tree, time-stamp it, and save it. For HOA boards and CAMs managing multiple units — this documentation is your protection when insurance claims are filed post-storm.

10. Book Your Pre-Season Tree Assessment Now
Certified arborists are fully booked by late May every year across Southwest Florida. Call now, not when the cone is already pointed at us.

Tree West — ISA Certified Arborists based on Sanibel Island, serving HOAs, commercial properties, and luxury residences across Southwest Florida.
📞 239-910-3256 | treewestflorida.com

There's a moment on every big residential project where the trees go in — and everything starts to look like home. We li...
05/04/2026

There's a moment on every big residential project where the trees go in — and everything starts to look like home. We live for that moment. 🌴

Tree West is currently on site at a gorgeous new private residence here on Sanibel Island, handling the full tree and palm installation from the ground up. What you're seeing in these photos is just the beginning — palms being carefully lifted into position, braced and secured by our crew, with our ISA Certified Arborist on site for every placement.

A lot of people don't realize how much expertise goes into a tree installation at this level. It's not just digging a hole and dropping a root ball in the ground. It's understanding how a Sabal palm is going to behave in Sanibel's coastal soil. It's knowing the right height, the right angle, the right bracing system to give that tree the best possible start. It's thinking about what this property looks like not just today, but five and ten years from now when those trees have fully settled in and the canopy has filled out.

That's the Tree West difference. ISA Certified. Sanibel local. Invested in every tree we put in the ground.

We're proud to be part of this homeowner's vision from day one — and we can't wait to show you how this landscape evolves. Stay tuned. 🌴

Building a new home or refreshing your existing landscape? Give us a call — we'd love to talk trees.

📞 239-910-3256
🌐 treewestflorida.com

When our crew rolls into a residential neighborhood, safety is the first order of business — before a single piece of eq...
04/28/2026

When our crew rolls into a residential neighborhood, safety is the first order of business — before a single piece of equipment moves.

Traffic cones are set, the area is secured, and every team member knows their role before work begins. Working with bucket trucks and heavy equipment in tight residential streets requires a level of awareness and coordination that never gets skipped — no matter how routine the job looks from the outside.

25 years of certified tree service has taught us that the neighborhoods we work in deserve the same respect as the trees we care for. Sanibel, Fort Myers, Naples — every street, every property, every time.

Tree West — ISA Certified Arborists serving Southwest Florida.

That tree on the left? Our team flagged it as a serious liability — and from the ground, it looked completely fine.This ...
04/24/2026

That tree on the left? Our team flagged it as a serious liability — and from the ground, it looked completely fine.

This is one of the most important things we want property owners and managers in Southwest Florida to understand heading into hurricane season. Hidden root decay, compromised structural integrity, and internal failure are invisible without a certified arborist evaluation. By the time a tree shows visible symptoms, the risk is often already critical.

Post-Ian, we have seen this across Lee and Collier Counties more than ever. Trees that appeared to recover are carrying damage that no one caught — until now.

Tree West has provided ISA Certified Arborist tree services in Southwest Florida for over 25 years. If you have trees on your property that have not been evaluated since Ian, now is the time. We are offering complimentary pre-season assessments through May 22 — reply here or give us a call.

Most companies send a bucket truck or a ladder crew to trim your palms. Our guys climb them.There’s a real difference be...
04/20/2026

Most companies send a bucket truck or a ladder crew to trim your palms. Our guys climb them.

There’s a real difference between a climber and someone just reaching from a ladder. A trained palm climber can get eyes on the full canopy, assess the health of the palm up close, identify early signs of disease or pest damage, and make precise cuts that protect the integrity of the tree — not just knock off what’s visible from the ground.

At Tree West, our climbers are trained, certified, and equipped with proper safety gear on every job. No shortcuts, no guessing from below.
If your palms haven’t been properly trimmed in a while — or you’re not sure the last company did it right — give us a call. We’ll send someone up to take a look.

Tree West | ISA Certified Arborists | Southwest Florida
📞 239-910-3256 | treewestflorida.com

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