Tree Trimming

Right-of-way or Boulevard Area
Most trees and shrubs need pruning at sometime, and plantings in the right-of-way are no exception.  City staff maintains the right-of-way and is trained and experienced in the latest pruning techniques.  Staff also prunes trees or shrubs on private property that cause either a visiblity or safety concern on public property.

Please contact us if you have a visibility or safety concern.
Safety Concerns
(Before Trimming)
Improved Visibiltiy
(After Trimming)

Tree branches obstructing vision at traffic control sign

Tree branches obstructing vision at traffic control sign

Tree branches extending past curb lines

Tree branches extending past curb lines

Tree branches affecting vision at intersection

Tree branches affecting vision at intersection

Improved visibility at traffic control sign

Improved visibility at traffic control sign

Safety is enhanced at curb line after trimming

Safety is enhanced at curb line

Improved visibility at intersection after trimming

Improved visibility at intersection

Tree Facts


  • Trimming improves the health and appearance of trees
  • Trimming corrects defective form that can result in branch failure during windstorms
  • Removing broken or damaged limbs encourages wound closure
  • Trees respond well to dormant season pruning
  • Pruning in the dormant period maximizes wound closure in the growing season and reduces the chance of transmitting disease
  • Dormant pruning gives a better idea of how pruning will affect the shape of the tree

Additional Information

 
Roseville City Code regarding visibility (1011.06 Visibility Triangles in All Districts) 
Tree Trimming Area Winter 2020-2021 (PDF) (weather permitting)