Marysville has grown fast, and many tree calls here come from newer neighborhoods where tall firs were left standing between houses and are now taking wind they never used to. Call (360) 503-0571 for a free estimate.
Trees we see in Marysville
Douglas-fir and western red cedar left from the original forest are common in subdivisions, along with bigleaf maple and alder in greenbelts and ravines. Older parts of town have mature ornamental and street trees.
Terrain and access
Heavy clay soils hold water through the wet season. Saturated clay and shallow roots make tall trees left standing on cleared lots especially prone to tipping.
Wind, snow and storms
Southerly storms hit Marysville every winter, and trees on the edge of a clearing or greenbelt catch the most wind. Big storms like the November 2024 bomb cyclone are when neighborhood firs come down.
Tree services in Marysville
- Tree Removal: hazard, dead, leaning and unwanted trees taken down safely, whole or in sections.
- Emergency Storm & Tree Service: trees down on houses, cars, driveways and roads after wind, snow and ice.
- Land Clearing: lots, acreage, pasture and building sites cleared of trees, brush and blackberry.
- Stump Grinding & Brush Removal: stumps ground or pulled, brush piles and debris cleaned up and hauled.
Permits and regulated trees
Trees in critical areas or required greenbelts and tree tracts in subdivisions are often protected, and your HOA may have its own rules. Check with the City of Marysville and your HOA before removing them. Tulalip Reservation land has separate rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can you remove a tall fir between two houses?
Yes. Trees between houses are usually taken down in sections with rigging so nothing lands on roofs, fences or cars. We’ll walk the site and explain the plan.
Can I remove trees in the greenbelt behind my house?
Often not without approval. Greenbelts and native growth tracts in subdivisions are usually protected, and the HOA or city may own or control them. Check before any work. If a tree there is hazardous, the owner of the tract may need to handle it.
Why do so many trees fall in newer Marysville neighborhoods?
Trees that grew up in a forest are sheltered by their neighbors. When the land around them is cleared, they face full wind on shallow roots in wet clay. Those edge trees deserve a look before storm season.
Areas we cover around Marysville
We cover Marysville, Smokey Point, Getchell Hill and the surrounding Snohomish County areas.
Nearby: Everett, Arlington, Stanwood, Lake Stevens.
We also do excavation. Baxter’s also handles site prep, gravel driveways, grading, drainage and demolition. See baxterexcavation.com for our excavation services.
Get a free tree estimate
Call (360) 503-0571 or email BaxtersTreeServices@gmail.com. Tell us where the tree is, what’s near it and what you want done, and we’ll set up a time to look at it.