(952) 933-0614 www.shadywoodtreeexperts.com
402 11th Ave S, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Tree Assessments
Credentials and Trust: ISA Certified, Long Established
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable
Shadywood Tree Experts, based in Hopkins MN provides full-service tree care for the Twin Cities. We prioritize tree longevity and safety through science-based Plant Health Care and thoughtful pruning. Our PHC plans address pests, disease, and site stress with targeted treatments, soil improvement and nutrient management. Our pruning focuses on structure and longevity, including formative pruning, risk-reduction, deadwood removal, and clearance around structures. When preservation isn't available, we safely and efficiently perform tree removals, including complex urban and storm-damaged trees, finishing with professional stump grinding for a clean, ready-to-replant landscape..
4.8 from 27 reviews
Crane-assisted removal for trees that can't be conventionally climbed or sectioned - ideal for extremely large, hazardous, or tightly situated trees.
Crane-assisted removals are a hallmark of their work in Hopkins, MN, enabling safe handling of very tall, wide-diameter trees and sections that pass over neighboring property. A standout job involved a 300-ton lift truck lifting large tree sections over a neighbor’s home, illustrating the scale, precision, and preplanning their team brings to each project. They routinely coordinate with neighbors and secure city permits to close streets as needed, underscoring safety and community respect. Their crane capability shines in complex urban and storm-damaged removals, with careful work near structures and power lines and thorough post-job stump grinding. Customer feedback patterns highlight the team’s safety-first approach, minimal landscape disturbance, and meticulous cleanup after demanding crane work.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is delivered with precision and thorough cleanup, even on large or urban removals. In one case a massive tree removal was followed by grinding a 15-foot stump and root ball, with the site returned to a clean, debris-free condition. Crews are described as professional and meticulous, working carefully around structures and neighbors and coordinating as needed to minimize disruption. Overall, customers repeatedly note reliable, safe stump grinding that emphasizes cleanup and property protection as part of a well-managed process.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup is a core strength, with customers in Hopkins and the Twin Cities repeatedly noting fast, safe removal of storm-damaged trees in tight urban spaces. Feedback patterns show professionalism, high competence, thorough cleanup, and careful protection of surrounding landscaping, with crews leaving properties clean and ready to replant. In a standout scenario, they removed a massive Silver Maple after a storm, coordinating with neighbors and securing city permits to close the street, using a 300-ton lift to lift large sections over a neighbor’s home, then finishing with stump grinding and debris removal. Additional notes highlight proactive planning, safety-first execution, and clear scheduling communication, with many clients appreciating fair pricing and reliable, careful work.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a defining capability, backed by thorough preplanning, neighbor coordination, and city-permit management to protect homes, power lines, and adjacent landscaping. A standout project involved removing a massive Silver Maple over 100 years old, where crews used a 300-ton lift to lift large sections over a neighbor’s home, with meticulous planning and street closures coordinated in advance. They consistently protect surrounding property during proximity work, keeping lawn and garden disturbance to a minimum and even preserving nearby features like a pollinator garden just eight feet from the trunk. Cleanup and stump grinding are performed to leave the landscape ready for replanting, with debris cleared and yards left spotless after close-to-structure jobs.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is a core capability, with crews equipped to remove or prune towering specimens safely using cranes and high-capacity lift trucks. In a standout project near Hopkins, they removed a Silver Maple over 100 years old, more than 75 feet tall and about 5 feet in diameter, using a 300-ton lift to lift large sections over a neighbor’s home, preceded by coordinated neighbor briefings, street-closure permits, and careful site planning. The job finished with stump grinding and a meticulous cleanup, leaving the yard ready for replanting. They routinely handle work near structures, close to power lines, and storm-damaged scenarios, delivering pruning focused on structure and longevity when preservation isn’t viable. Feedback highlights professionalism, safety, timely communication, and thorough cleanup, with a proven ability to coordinate with neighbors and municipalities to minimize disruption.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
On-site tree health and risk assessments are a core capability, conducted by ISA-certified arborists who walk the property to diagnose pests, disease, and site stress and to gauge risk to structures. They provide symptom-vs-cause analysis and clear, actionable recommendations, from soil improvement and targeted treatments to formative pruning and risk-reduction pruning. For large or storm-damaged trees, the team plans with precision, coordinating permits, neighbor access, and safety measures to execute removals with minimal disruption. Customers repeatedly highlight professional assessments, clear explanations, careful coordination with neighbors and permits when needed, and thorough cleanup.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA-certified capability is evident in leadership by an ISA-certified arborist who checks tree condition on request and provides clear, detailed health-and-care recommendations. Clients note thorough, safety-conscious guidance when diagnosing issues such as ash trees showing signs of pests or disease, with plans tailored to longevity and protection of landscape health. In complex urban removals, they coordinate with neighbors and city permits, deploy heavy equipment such as a 300-ton lift, and complete stump grinding with meticulous cleanup near structures. Across years of service, property owners rely on Shadywood for pruning, fertilization, disease protection, and ongoing care, praising professionalism, accuracy, and reliable communication.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Long-standing client relationships across years highlight Shadywood's enduring capability in tree care, with customers noting 15 years or more of service. They handle complex, safety-critical jobs—from removing a massive, century-old Silver Maple with crane assistance to precise pruning and stump grinding, even coordinating city permits and neighbor access. Feedback consistently praises thorough work, meticulous cleanups, and fair pricing, with customers describing the team as professional, honest about needs, and highly reliable. Based in Hopkins and serving the Twin Cities, the company earns trust as a go-to for storm-related removals, long-term maintenance, and careful attention to property and neighbor considerations.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are a clear part of their service, with customers noting they receive a free quote that helps ease homeowner anxieties. In several cases, quotes are provided the same day, supporting quick planning and scheduling for projects ranging from pruning to large removals. The estimates are paired with competitive pricing, helping customers feel confident about moving forward. There is at least one instance where a prospective client experienced delays in follow-up after requesting a quote, suggesting that experience can vary. Overall, in Hopkins, Minnesota, Shadywood Tree Experts & Landscaping uses free estimates as a key component of a professional, safety-focused approach to tree care in the Twin Cities.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Free estimates and competitive pricing make their full-service tree care affordable for homeowners tackling routine pruning up to complex removals in Hopkins and the Twin Cities. Several customers praise fair, reasonable pricing and even note they can share the crane cost with neighbors for large projects. Even when bids aren’t the lowest, reviewers describe the price as reasonable for the value received, given meticulous work, safety, and thorough cleanup.