Calgary Tree Works handles tree trimming and pruning for homes and businesses throughout Calgary. Every job follows ANSI A300 pruning standards.

The difference between pruning and trimming of tree.

Trimming is all about shaping a tree’s canopy, reducing overhanging branches and improving appearance. It is most commonly used for ornamental trees and trees near structures.
Pruning involves removing dead or dying trees to improve airflow, reduce weight on weak attachment points and prevent disease from spreading. Understanding of proper pruning is very important because it helps know how the tree responds to a cut.
Most jobs involve both services. We carefully look at each tree on its own and make cuts that support health and appearance together, rather than treating them as separate tasks

Calgary’s Elm Pruning Ban: What You Need to Know

The City of Calgary bans all pruning, cutting or wounding of elm trees between April 1 and September 30 each year.
  • Fresh cuts on elm trees attract the beetles, which can carry the disease from tree to tree. That’s why the city enforces the seasonal ban very strictly.
  • Violations can result in fines of up to $10,000.
  • If you want any service regarding elm pruning you can book it in late autumn or late winter for best timing as we follow this schedule strictly.
  • You can trim non elm trees at any time of year as they have no pruning ban.

When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees in Calgary?

For most Calgary trees, spruce, pine, aspen, maple and crabapple, late autumn through early spring is ideal. You can see the disease exposure or branch structure of a dormant trees through fresh cuts without leaves in the way.
That said, dead or dangerous limbs should come off whenever they are found. Waiting for the ideal seasonal window makes no sense when a branch is a falling hazard. Winter pruning in Calgary is also practical because frozen ground protects the lawn and root zone from equipment.

Expected prices for Tree Trimming and Pruning in Calgary for 2026

Small tree from $200 to $450
Medium tree from $450 to $900
Large tree from $900 to $1,800
Very large tree from $1,800 to $3,500
Hedge trimming from $8 to $18
Deadwood removal only for small to medium trees from $150 to $400
Crown reduction or elevation of a medium tree from $400 to $900

Types of Pruning Work We Do

  • Crown cleaning: removing dead, dying, diseased and crossing branches
  • Crown thinning: selective removals to improve light penetration and airflow through the canopy
  • Crown reduction: reducing overall canopy size while keeping the tree’s natural shape
  • Crown elevation: removing lower limbs to clear roof overhangs, driveways or walking paths
  • Vista pruning: opening specific sightlines without harming the tree structure
  • Hazard pruning: removing dangerous limbs after storms or wind events
  • Structural pruning for young trees: early shaping to prevent problems as the tree matures