Tree Services Nedlands
Degree-qualified arborists for Nedlands' quarter-acre gardens and grand old canopy — the lemon-scented gums along the university approaches and the jacarandas of Hampden Road. Free written quotes, seven days a week.
Perth's trees
Trusted tree care across Nedlands
Drive down almost any Nedlands street and the canopy closes overhead: lemon-scented gums along the university approaches, tuarts and marris left standing on generous quarter-acre blocks, and jacarandas that turn Hampden Road purple every November. This is one of Perth's oldest and greenest western suburbs, and much of that shade sits on private land that a trained eye needs to look after.
Perth Arbor Services has cared for Nedlands' heritage gardens, riverside foreshore properties and institutional grounds since 2011, across the wider City of Nedlands. One clear written quote is agreed before any work begins.
Get a Free Written QuoteTree services we offer in Nedlands
One degree-qualified team for every job, from a single heritage-garden tree to a full development-site clearance.
Tree Lopping
People often ask for a tree to be "lopped", but heavy topping usually leaves a weaker, unrulier tree behind. We explain the difference plainly, and where real canopy reduction is needed for safety or clearance, carry it out in a way that respects the tree's health — if lopping is the wrong call, we'll say so first.
Learn more →Tree Removal
Nedlands' large blocks and decades-old plantings mean big, well-established trees close to grand homes, boundary walls and mature paving. When removal is genuinely warranted, we take trees down section by section in tight garden settings, then clear the site completely. Larger canopy trees here may need City of Nedlands development approval first.
Learn more →Tree Pruning
Thoughtful pruning keeps established trees healthy, opens up river and garden views, and lifts limbs clear of rooflines and powerlines. We prune to Australian Standard AS4373, so every cut serves the tree's long-term structure rather than just neatening its outline.
Learn more →Tree Risk Assessment
The mature trees prized across Nedlands can hide structural defects, decay or storm damage that only show under inspection. Our written assessments give homeowners, strata managers and property teams near QEII and UWA a documented account of a tree's condition and any action it needs.
Learn more →Land Clearance
For redevelopment, subdivision and new builds across the City of Nedlands, we provide efficient lot clearance that works within the council's tree-retention and planning requirements — so protected canopy trees are identified before anything comes down.
Learn more →Stump Grinding
Once a tree is down, we grind the stump well below ground so it won't regrow or get in the way of paving, lawn or a new build on Nedlands' established blocks — grindings cleared away before we leave.
Learn more →City of Nedlands tree regulations: what you need to know
Nedlands takes its tree cover seriously, and the rules here are stricter than in many Perth councils. Knowing what needs approval before you start saves both delays and the risk of an offence.
The City of Nedlands manages all street and verge trees, and residents can't prune, remove or interfere with them without the City's written authorisation. Doing so without approval is an offence, and penalties may apply under the City's local law. The City also keeps a Register of Significant Public Trees, protecting notable trees on land it owns or controls.
Private property is where Nedlands differs from most councils. Under Local Planning Policy 3.3 – Tree Retention (for lower-density land coded R20 and below), development approval is required before carrying out tree-damaging activity, including removal, to a large "regulated" canopy tree — broadly one around 8m or taller, with a canopy over about 6m across, or a trunk circumference over roughly 1.5m. A companion policy, LPP 3.4, extends similar retention rules to higher-density R25–R80 land. Routine, minor pruning is generally exempt.
Perth Arbor Services will tell you what requires council approval before we quote, not after. If an application is needed under the tree-retention policies, we can help you understand what's involved so it doesn't hold up your plans.
Not sure whether your tree is a regulated tree, or whether verge work needs City of Nedlands approval? Call us first on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll give you a straight answer before anything is touched.
Why Nedlands homeowners choose Perth Arbor Services
There are plenty of arborists working the western suburbs. Here's why Nedlands homeowners, strata managers and property teams keep coming back to us.
Degree-qualified arborists
Founders Tony Head and Michael Dawson both studied Arboriculture at Murdoch University. That training shapes how every Nedlands job is assessed, quoted and carried out — especially where regulated and significant trees are involved.
Here since 2011
More than 14 years of residential and commercial tree work across Perth, from a single heritage-garden tree to full development-site clearance.
ArbWest Professional Members
Certified, insured and held to industry standards that protect you as much as they reflect on us.
Seven days a week
Including emergency response for when a storm-damaged limb over a Nedlands driveway can't wait until Monday.
PSHB-aware and equipped
Nedlands falls within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area. If you have susceptible species on your property, we can assess and manage them appropriately.
Written quotes, no surprises
Scope and pricing confirmed in writing before any work begins, so there are no add-ons at the end.
How your Nedlands tree work happens
A simple, no-surprises process from first call to a clean site.
Free written quote
Call or enquire online and we'll assess the job, flag any City of Nedlands approvals — including whether a tree is "regulated" — and put a clear price in writing before anything is agreed.
Council & PSHB check
Where verge, regulated or significant trees are involved, we confirm what sign-off the City needs, and check for polyphagous shot-hole borer risk on susceptible species.
The work, done to standard
Our degree-qualified arborists dismantle section by section to Australian Standard AS4373, working safely around grand homes, boundary walls and mature paving.
Clean site, every time
We chip, haul and clear the site completely, grind stumps where needed and leave your property tidy, with aftercare advice for any trees that stay.
Need a tree sorted in Nedlands?
Free, written and no obligation — and we'll tell you up front if your tree needs council approval.
Serving Nedlands & surrounding suburbs
Based in Perth, we work across Nedlands and the neighbouring suburbs of the City of Nedlands, from the Swan River foreshore through to Shenton Park and Mount Claremont.
Not sure whether your street falls within our patch? Call us on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll confirm it on the spot.
- Nedlands
- Dalkeith
- Crawley
- Shenton Park
- Mount Claremont
- Swanbourne
- Karrakatta
- Floreat
- Claremont
- Subiaco
What Nedlands clients say
Nedlands tree service questions, answered
Can I prune or remove a verge tree outside my Nedlands property?
No. The City of Nedlands manages all street and verge trees, and residents can't prune, remove or interfere with them without the City's written authorisation. Doing so without approval is an offence, with penalties under the City's local law. The City also protects notable public trees through its Register of Significant Public Trees. If a verge tree is a problem, contact the City or call us and we'll point you the right way.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree on my own property in Nedlands?
Often, yes — Nedlands is stricter than most councils. Under Local Planning Policy 3.3 (and LPP 3.4 for higher-density land), development approval is required before removing or damaging a large "regulated" canopy tree, broadly one around 8m tall, with a canopy over about 6m, or a trunk circumference over roughly 1.5m. Routine minor pruning is generally exempt. Perth Arbor Services checks and advises before we quote, not after.
What is the difference between tree lopping and tree pruning?
Heavy topping usually leaves a weaker, unrulier tree behind, while proper reduction pruning achieves the clearance you need while respecting the tree's health. Our arborists work to Australian Standard AS4373 and tell you honestly which approach your tree needs — and if lopping is the wrong call, we'll say so before we start.
Do you grind out the stump after removing a tree?
Yes. Stump grinding is part of what we do. Once a tree is removed we can grind the stump well below ground level so it won't throw up regrowth or get in the way of paving, lawn or a new build, and we clear away the grindings before we leave.
Is Nedlands affected by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)?
Yes. Nedlands sits within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area for the polyphagous shot-hole borer, an invasive beetle that bores into a wide range of tree species. If you have susceptible trees on your property, early assessment is recommended, and our arborists can inspect and manage the risk accordingly.
How quickly can you attend a storm-damaged or dangerous tree?
We work seven days a week and offer emergency response for storm-damaged or failing trees that can't wait. Call us on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll get a qualified arborist out to you as quickly as possible.
Get a free quote for tree services in Nedlands
Whether you have a tree that needs removing, branches that need pruning, or you're simply unsure what your property needs, Perth Arbor Services is here to help. We work across Nedlands and the surrounding western suburbs seven days a week, and every quote is free, written and comes with no obligation.
Give us a call or submit an enquiry online, and one of our qualified arborists will get back to you promptly.