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Estimated Price Range
Estimate only, based on published market data — not a quote from St. George Tree Care. Final pricing is set by the independent provider who follows up. True same-day emergency dispatch can run 2–3× standard rates.
As of August 2026, tree removal in St. George, UT typically costs $500 – $1,250 for a medium (30–60 ft) tree, and professional tree trimming runs $400 – $900 for a tree the same size. St. George Tree Care publishes the full sourced breakdown — by height, condition, and service — in the St. George tree removal cost guide.
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Tree Services in St. George, Explained Before You're Quoted
Every guide below is built for Washington County specifically — the species that actually grow here, the climate they grow in, and the prices local jobs actually command.
Tree Removal
Dead, storm-damaged, or just in the wrong place — what removal involves, what it costs ($500 – $1,250 for most 30–60 ft trees), and how to vet the crew that shows up.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Desert shade trees grow fast on irrigation and split in monsoon winds. When to trim, what it costs ($400 – $900 for a typical medium tree), and what over-thinning does.
Palm Tree Trimming
Palms aren't like other trees — one correct trim a year ($75 – $250 for most residential palms) beats four bad ones. Zone 8a/8b species and timing guidance.
Tree Removal Cost Guide
The full itemized breakdown: price by height, condition modifiers, stump grinding, emergency premiums, and exactly how these numbers are sourced.
August 2026 Data
What Tree Removal Costs in St. George Right Now
Height is the biggest price driver, but it's not the only one — jobs near power lines, tight backyard access, and storm-urgency all move the number. The full cost guide itemizes every factor and shows exactly where these figures come from.
Stump grinding is priced separately — typically $100 – $250 for a small stump, more for large diameters. Details in the cost guide.
| Tree height | Typical range (St. George, UT) |
|---|---|
| Under 30 ft | $250 – $600 |
| 30–60 ft | $500 – $1,250 |
| 60–80 ft | $800 – $1,900 |
| Over 80 ft | $1,300 – $2,800 |
Built for This Climate
Mojave-Edge Trees Are Their Own Discipline
St. George sits on the northeastern edge of the Mojave Desert — USDA zone 8a/8b, triple-digit summers, roughly eight inches of rain a year, and monsoon thunderstorms that arrive in July and August with microburst winds. Trees here live differently than they do in northern Utah: irrigated shade trees like globe willow, fruitless mulberry, and ash grow explosively fast and shed weak limbs in summer storms, while cold-hardy palms — California fan, windmill, Mediterranean fan — need exactly one correct trim a year, at the right time.
That's why generic national advice ("trim in fall," "any palm can be topped") gets expensive here. The guides on this site are written for Washington County's species mix and climate — and when you're ready for a quote, the request goes to an independent local provider who works these trees every week. Wondering who's reputable? Start with the guide to St. George's best-reviewed tree services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tree removal cost in St. George, UT? +
As of August 2026, tree removal in St. George typically costs $500 – $1,250 for a medium (30–60 ft) tree — small trees start around $250, and large or complex removals can reach $2,800 or more. Height, access, and proximity to structures or power lines drive most of the difference; the estimator above gives a range for your specific situation.
How much does tree trimming cost in St. George? +
Trimming a medium (30–60 ft) tree in St. George typically costs $400 – $900 as of August 2026. Smaller ornamentals cost less, and large neglected trees cost more — especially if they haven't been pruned in years.
When is the best time to trim palm trees in St. George? +
Late May through June — after the last frost risk has passed and flower stalks have emerged, but before peak summer heat. One correct annual trim is all most palms here need; over-trimming ("hurricane cutting") weakens palms and is the most common mistake in the valley.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in St. George? +
Usually not for a healthy tree on private residential property, but HOAs frequently require approval first, and trees in public right-of-way strips or on commercial property can involve the city. Check your HOA covenants and, if the tree sits near the street, ask the city before work starts.
What does emergency tree removal cost? +
True same-day emergency response — a tree on a roof, a split trunk over a driveway — typically runs 2–3× standard rates, per published 2026 cost data. If the situation is urgent but not dangerous, priority scheduling within a few days costs much less than overnight dispatch.
How does the free quote work? +
Tell us about the job in the short form, and your request goes to a local, independent tree service provider serving Washington County who follows up directly — usually the same day. St. George Tree Care is a local guide, not the crew doing the work, so the exact quote always comes from the provider.