Best tree services in Ottawa
These are Ottawa businesses where tree work (trimming, pruning, hedge care, stump removal) is a core part of what they do, ranked by our earned composite score. See our methodology for how that score is built.
Some of these businesses also do broader landscaping, but that side of the work is judged separately on our best landscaper overall page. This list is ordered specifically on tree and hedge work.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to tree services, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Landscaping | 88 | 5 (56) | — | Full-yard overhauls with tree work included |
| 2 | Ottawa Cedar Symetric | Cedar hedge maintenance in Ottawa | 87 | 4.8 (80) | — | Cedar hedge and tree care specialist |
| 3 | Greencraft Hedge Trimming | 85 | 5 (30) | — | Hedge trimming and pruning in Ottawa's east end |
| 4 | Stickman Stump Removal | 80 | 5 (11) | — | Stump grinding and removal |
| 5 | Hedge Fund Trim and Garden | 79 | 4.8 (26) | — | Combined tree work and garden design |
| 6 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 76 | 4.2 (581) | — | National-brand tree and lawn health programs |
| 7 | Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services of Ottawa | 59 | 3.5 (15) | — | Commercial property contracts |
1. Wilson Landscaping
5 (56 reviews)score 88/100
Wilson Landscaping pulled a perfect 5-star average across 56 reviews with zero recorded negatives, a rare combo at this volume. Reviewers single out tree trimming alongside garden design and sod work, with crews under Corey and Liz finishing ahead of schedule and cleaning up fully behind them.
- Responds fast and can often schedule on short notice
- In-house designer (Liz) who listens before suggesting changes
- Regularly finishes ahead of the quoted timeline
- Crew leaves the property clean, no mess left behind
Services: landscape design installation, lawn care maintenance, snow removal, tree services
2. Ottawa Cedar Symetric | Cedar hedge maintenance in Ottawa
4.8 (80 reviews)score 87/100
Ottawa Cedar Symetric earns its 4.8 rating over 80 reviews with a specific reputation: no property damage, even on trees hanging over rooflines, paired with staff who explain their technique as they go. Trees and hedges are reported healthier after their visits, not just tidier.
- Zero-damage track record on delicate, close-to-structure work
- Trees and hedges visibly healthier after service
- Staff explain care and maintenance as they work
- Fast turnaround with same-day cleanup
Services: lawn care maintenance, tree services
3. Greencraft Hedge Trimming
5 (30 reviews)score 85/100
Andrew at Greencraft holds a perfect 5-star average across 30 reviews, with homeowners calling his hedge work the best they've seen. He handles everything from routine trims to hedges left neglected for years, plus tree pruning and stump grinding, and explains plant health along the way.
- Cedar and hedge specialist with a five-star record
- Takes on smaller jobs, even short notice
- Explains plant health rather than just cutting and leaving
- Fair pricing according to reviewers
Services: lawn care maintenance, tree services
4. Stickman Stump Removal
5 (11 reviews)score 80/100
Stickman went 5 stars on every one of its 11 reviews, with reviewers highlighting same-day or early arrivals and complete stump removal that leaves no trace. That's a small review pool so far, but the pattern is consistent: fast, priced fairly, and careful around septic systems and wells.
- Same-day or rapid turnaround on stump jobs
- Competitive per-foot pricing that scales down on multiple stumps
- Thorough onsite cleanup after grinding
- Mindful of septic systems and wells on the property
Watch out: Strong record, but it's built on a small sample of reviews so far (11).
Services: landscape design installation, lawn care maintenance, tree services
5. Hedge Fund Trim and Garden
4.8 (26 reviews)score 79/100
Krystian's crew handles tree work, hedge trimming and full garden overhauls, with reviewers praising quick responses and honest budget talk on jobs ranging from storm cleanup to seasonal maintenance contracts. Most feedback is strongly positive, though not spotless.
- Fast, transparent communication from Krystian directly
- Sticks to budget without cutting corners on quality
- Strong plant health and garden design knowledge
- Team approach suited to larger, multi-phase projects
Watch out: One reviewer said the crew changed the garden layout and used existing plants without checking first.
Services: tree services, lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation, irrigation lighting
6. TruGreen Lawn Care
4.2 (581 reviews)score 76/100
TruGreen brings scale (581 reviews) and a genuine local reputation around a handful of named technicians like Samer Moussa and Kelly Prince, who reviewers credit with real plant-health knowledge and pre-arrival calls. The tradeoff shows up in the numbers: a 4.2 rating pulled down by scheduling and billing complaints that sit above the field team's actual work.
- Named technicians build repeat relationships with clients
- Strong results on mosquito and insect control
- Techs often call ahead before arriving
- Same-day response on active pest issues like cinch bugs
Watch out: Customer service and billing follow-up lag behind what the field techs deliver, with some reviewers citing multi-week delays or no-shows.
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, tree services, eco friendly organic
7. Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services of Ottawa
3.5 (15 reviews)score 59/100
Clintar brings decades of experience to commercial outdoor maintenance, and recent reviewers do credit the team with responsiveness and care. But the overall picture is split: roughly half of reviewers report frustrations with timing or damage during service, so results seem to vary by crew.
- Responsive communication on more recent jobs
- Over 50 years in operation
- Wide range of commercial outdoor services
Watch out: Reviews are mixed, with some reporting property damage or poorly timed work in residential-adjacent settings.
Services: snow removal, irrigation lighting, tree services, lawn care maintenance