Trees in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine grow in some of the hardest conditions in the city: walled courtyards, narrow rear lots behind rowhouses, alleys and small yards boxed in by brick. Many are volunteer trees like tree of heaven, mulberry and box elder that sprouted in a gap and grew against a wall or foundation.
Common Urban Tree Jobs
- Courtyard and rear-lot removals where every piece is carried out by hand through a building or gangway.
- Volunteer tree removal growing against masonry walls, foundations, and gutters, where roots can damage old brick.
- Pruning for courtyard shade trees and limbs over rooftop decks.
- Stump and root removal near foundations and paving.
- Tree planting in small spaces with species suited to tight urban sites.
Permits and Street Trees
Trees in the sidewalk or tree lawn are city street trees managed by Cincinnati Parks Urban Forestry, and private owners generally can't prune or remove them without permission. Work that blocks a street, sidewalk or alley may also need a right-of-way permit from the city. A local crew can tell you what applies before they schedule.
Estimate Questions Downtown
If the property ZIP is 45202, call (833) 423-0578 to ask about the exact address, service, assessment fee and scheduling. Prepare your tree count, access limitations, nearby structures and cleanup requirements. Ask a local professional for an assessment, written scope and actual scheduling.