Prairie Tree Care
Prairie Tree Care is a locally owned and operated tree care company serving Chicago and the surrounding northern Illinois area. Owner John Powell is a Certified Arborist, IL-10149A, who also holds TRAQ and CTSP credentials, and the company describes over 20 years of combined plant and tree health care experience. The service line covers plant health care, ANSI A300-standard tree pruning and trimming, tree removals, cabling and bracing, tree planting, air spade work, emergency tree services and storm cleanup, plus consultation services with tree health and risk assessments. Tree care services are available in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake Counties, Illinois, while tree health and risk assessment services are available in northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and southern Michigan. The team works with homeowners, property managers, HOA boards, and developers, and is fully insured, licensed and certified, and qualified in Tree Risk Assessment. Financing is available through a partnership with Wisetack. Guided by the motto Urbs In Horto, meaning City In A Garden, Prairie Tree Care focuses on proactive, long term tree management and long term client relationships rather than on being the biggest tree service in the area.
Services
Plant health care
Proactive monitoring with targeted treatments to protect trees and shrubs from insects, diseases, and environmental stresses, using customized treatment programs.
Tree pruning
ANSI A300-standard pruning that improves structure, reduces risk, and extends the life of your trees.
Tree removals
Safe, technically precise removal of dead, damaged, and hazardous trees, with guidance on replanting options.
Cabling and bracing
Structural support systems that address defects such as poor branch unions and codominant stems so mature trees worth saving can be retained.
Tree planting
Site selection, expert installation, and post-planting care using premium trees from local nurseries suited to the northern Illinois climate.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
Chicago, Illinois
FAQs
What tree services does Prairie Tree Care offer?
Prairie Tree Care offers plant health care, tree pruning and trimming, tree removals, cabling and bracing, tree planting, air spade work, emergency tree services and storm cleanup, and consultation services including tree health and risk assessments.
Are your arborists certified?
Yes. Prairie Tree Care is an ISA Certified Arborist company. Owner John Powell is a Certified Arborist, IL-10149A, and also holds TRAQ and CTSP credentials.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Prairie Tree Care states that it is fully insured, licensed and certified, and qualified in Tree Risk Assessment, with the training to care for trees according to current best practices and safety standards.
What areas do you serve?
Tree care services are available in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake Counties, Illinois. Tree health and risk assessment services are available in northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and southern Michigan.
Do you handle emergency tree work after a storm?
Yes. Prairie Tree Care provides emergency tree service for inclement weather and unexpected tree failures, including storm cleanup and clearing trees that block driveways and yards or come to rest on houses.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Prairie Tree Care partnered with Wisetack to offer flexible financing so you can pay over time. The application takes about a minute, checking your options does not impact your credit score, and all financing is subject to credit approval.
Do you work with commercial properties and HOAs?
Yes. Prairie Tree Care partners with property managers and HOA boards on tree management programs that combine strategic maintenance with detailed documentation.
How do I get started?
Call Prairie Tree Care at (773) 599-3335 or submit a request through the website to schedule a consultation with a certified arborist.