Notes on Trees and Tree Work Around Palatine
Short articles on questions that come up about trees in Palatine and the towns around it, each built on the Morton Arboretum's guidance, National Weather Service records, ComEd and JULIE rules, or the village's own pages rather than general advice.
Posts leave prices to the cost page and stay with timing, safety and local rules. Each one links to the service pages that cover the work itself in more depth, and to the town pages where neighboring rules differ.
When to Prune Oaks, Elms and Maples in Palatine
Oaks have a hard deadline, elms need quick action when a branch flags, and maples mostly need restraint.
Read the full postA Tree on the Wires or Across the Street: Who to Call First in Palatine
The right first call depends on what the tree is touching and who owns it, and getting the order wrong can be dangerous or expensive.
Read the full postFree Palatine Quote
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