Why Fall is the Best Time to Trim or Remove Your Trees in Cincinnati
Hey everyone,
I hope you have been staying safe and prosperous over the last couple months. I wanted to pop by to give some of my notes moving into fall.
Every fall in Cincinnati, we get the same calls. Homeowners look up at their trees—leaves dropping, branches hanging heavy—and start to wonder if those limbs are strong enough to handle the winter ahead.
We’ve seen it too many times: what looks like “just a branch” in October turns into a roof-smashing problem in December after the first heavy snow.
At Queen City Arborists, we want to save you the headache (and the bill) by getting ahead of those issues now.
The Hidden Dangers of Waiting Until Winter
Here’s what we see on jobs every year when homeowners put off trimming or removal until it’s too late:
Snow and Ice Break Limbs Fast – Weak or overextended branches snap under weight and come down hard—on cars, roofs, or worse.
Emergency Removals Cost More – Cleaning up after a storm is always more expensive than planned pruning or removal ahead of time.
Frozen Ground Isn’t Friendly – Once the ground hardens, tree work can get trickier and riskier for both your property and our equipment.
Neighbors Won’t Be Happy – A fallen limb doesn’t care about power or property lines. We’ve seen plenty land right on a neighbor’s fence, garage, or deck. Don’t leave your street without power.
Why Fall is the Smart Season for Tree Work
The truth is, fall is one of the best times of year to handle tree trimming and removals in Cincinnati:
With leaves dropping, it’s easier to spot weak or dead branches.
Cooler weather means trees are entering dormancy, which makes pruning healthier and less stressful for them.
Our crews can work more efficiently before winter storms pile on the urgent calls.
What We’re Seeing Right Now in Cincinnati
Just this past week, we removed a massive limb in Hyde Park that had been hanging over a garage. The homeowner told us they’d been “meaning to get it looked at” for over a year. One strong storm, and that branch could’ve crushed two cars.
In Anderson Township, we trimmed back a row of maples leaning dangerously close to power lines. The homeowner said Duke wouldn’t trim them and their neighbor lost power for three days last winter when a tree snapped onto the wires.
These aren’t rare stories—they’re everyday Cincinnati jobs.
Don’t Wait for the First Snowfall
If you’ve got trees with dead branches, overgrowth near your home, or ones that look like they’ve seen better days, now is the time to act.
We’re booking up quickly for fall, and once winter hits, the calls don’t slow down—they get more urgent.
We hope to educate and motivate homeowners through these posts to make you feel more in charge of your porperties.
Would you all prefer if we started posting pictures and videos to accompany to posts? Let us know!
Call Queen City Arborists today for a free fall tree inspection.
Let us make sure your property is safe before Cincinnati’s winter weather tests your trees.
