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Tri-State Tree Service: Your Gulf Coast arborist since 1983! Award-winning tree removal, trimming, and expert care. Contact us today to book a free estimate!

Locally-owned, family business committed to customer satisfaction. ISA-certified professionals serving Florida's northwest coastal regions. Tri-State Tree Service is a tree and landscaping company serving clients in the Gulf Coast area since 1983. Licensed and insured, we strive to provide quality service at affordable prices. Our services include tree trimming, tree removal, landscaping, sod, land clearing, stump grinding, dirt grading, certified power line clearing, and more.

10/29/2026

Stripping a palm down to a few upright fronds, often called a hurricane cut, leaves the tree weaker, not safer.

Palms rely on their green fronds for food and for potassium, a nutrient they pull from older leaves to feed new growth. Over-pruned palms often develop a narrow, pencil-thin section in the trunk and put out stunted new fronds. Those green fronds also help cushion the bud in high wind.

A better approach is to remove only fronds that are fully brown or hanging below horizontal, along with seed stalks and loose fruit. Think of a clock face: fronds above the 9 and 3 positions stay.

Tri-State Tree Service trims sabal palms, queen palms, and other Panhandle favorites with the long-term health of the tree in mind, not just a quick cleanup. Healthy fronds are the palm's best defense heading into the next storm season.

10/22/2026

Pines that made it through a rough storm season can still be at risk, because stressed trees attract bark beetles.

Southern pine beetles and Ips engraver beetles go after pines weakened by wind damage, root disturbance, lightning, or drought. On Panhandle properties, the first clues are often small, popcorn-like lumps of resin on the bark, fine reddish dust at the base, and needles fading from green to yellow or red.

Once beetles take hold, an infested pine usually declines fast, and the insects can move on to healthy pines nearby within a few weeks. Removing affected trees promptly helps protect the rest of the stand.

Our ISA-certified tree specialists know the difference between routine storm stress and an active infestation, and our crews safely remove affected pines, from single yard trees to larger wooded lots.

10/15/2026

Storm season leaves a lot of stumps behind on the Emerald Coast, and in Panhandle heat and humidity they don't sit quietly.

A leftover stump in Fort Walton Beach can attract termites, send up sprouts, and become a home for fire ants. In sandy soil, decaying roots can also leave soft spots that settle under lawns and walkways. Left alone, a large pine or oak stump can take years to fully break down.

Tri-State Tree Service grinds stumps below grade and clears the grindings so the area is ready for sod, fill, or new planting. For bigger jobs, our crews also handle overgrown root removal and excavation, so an entire lot can be restored in one project.

With more than 40 years working Panhandle properties, we know how to finish a removal the right way, right down to the roots.

10/08/2026

Anyone can buy a chainsaw and call themselves a tree company, but not everyone can pass an ISA certification exam.

ISA certification means an arborist has been tested on tree biology, proper pruning standards, and safe removal practices, not just trained on the job. It is one of the clearest ways to tell a qualified professional apart from an unlicensed crew working out of a pickup truck after a storm.

Tri-State Tree Service's team holds that certification alongside full licensing and insurance, backed by decades of hands-on work across the Florida Panhandle. That combination protects homeowners from liability, property damage, and tree work that does not meet industry standards.

Before hiring anyone to work on your trees, it is worth asking whether their crew is actually certified.

10/01/2026

A pine that leans a little is normal. A pine that leans more than it did last season is a signal worth taking seriously.

Sandy Panhandle soil does not anchor root systems the way clay or loam does, which makes pines more prone to sudden lean after heavy rain or wind. Look for soil that has cracked or lifted at the base, exposed roots on one side, or a lean that seems new rather than a lifelong curve in the trunk. Any of those signs points toward root failure rather than natural growth habit.

This is not a DIY assessment. A trained arborist can tell the difference between a stable, naturally curved pine and one that is actively failing underground, and that distinction determines whether a tree needs monitoring, cabling, or removal. Guessing wrong on a leaning pine near a house is not worth the risk.

If a pine on your property has started leaning more than it used to, it is worth a professional look before the next windy day.

09/28/2026

The crew were very professional, did an excellent job removing a large pine tree on the edge of my property, ensure no damage to neighbors property building. Great job cleaning up. Highly recommend there services.

09/28/2026

Went as well as when we had them removed trees on Hernandez St. In the past. Thank you!

09/24/2026

Late September sits right at the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, and a canopy check now is far easier than storm cleanup later.

Sandy Panhandle soil does not always hold a root system the way homeowners expect, especially after a wet summer. A tree that looks solid can still be carrying weak limb unions or hidden decay that only shows up once wind picks up. A trained eye catches those risks before they become an emergency.

Tri-State Tree Service inspects for leaning trunks, deadwood, and overextended limbs near rooflines, driveways, and power lines. Proactive trimming now reduces the chance of storm damage and keeps a property looking sharp through the fall. This is standard practice for a crew that has worked this coastline for decades.

A quick pre-storm assessment is one of the simplest ways to protect a Panhandle property this season.

09/21/2026

The arborist was knowledgeable, everyone was courteous, and they were exceptional at communicating their scheduling with us. They were efficient and did an excellent job. The cost was half of what I had been quoted 3 years ago by another company. Tri-State Tree Service has definitely earned my future business!

09/21/2026

Address

6146 MOBILE Highway
Pensacola, FL
32526

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

18504537302

Website

https://www.tristatetree.com/

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