“Did a great job for us.”
A property-line tree removal completed in January 2026.
Google customer · January 2026
Certified arborist · Salem, Oregon
Passionate treeexperts.Since 1981.
Modern arboriculture grounded in integrity, technical skill, and genuine care for the trees and people of our community.
1981Founded in Salem
PN-0735Certified arborist
CCB 62724Licensed, bonded & insured
Professional standards.
Neighborly service.
Neighborly service.
Tree pruning✦Tree preservation✦Storm response✦Stump grinding✦Crane-assisted removals✦Brush mowing✦
Our point of view
Good tree care is not about cutting more.It is about understanding more—then doingonly what the tree and property need.
We practice modern arboriculture: thoughtful assessment, proper pruning, responsible preservation, and safe removal when a tree truly has to come down.
What we do
Care for every
chapter of a tree.
From formative pruning to complex removal, Elwood's brings the right experience, equipment, and judgment to every property.
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When the weather turns
A fallen tree changes
the whole day.
We help make the property safer, remove the tree, and clear the debris—calmly and professionally.
How it began
A bicycle,
a belief, and
one good name.
In 1981, 21-year-old Elwood A. Newhouse rode door to door on his bicycle, introducing Salem neighbors to a new tree-care business.
What began with determination grew into a company built around professionalism, customer satisfaction, ethical work, and high arboricultural standards.
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The crew today
Built in SalemSince1981Salem · Oregon
Preservation is a practice
“Plant a tree today for the future.”
In 1990, Elwood Newhouse adopted Salem's then 88-year-old European beech on Liberty Street—preserving, pruning, and feeding a living piece of the city's history.
1902Heritage beech planted
1990Adopted for ongoing care
Words from customers
Trust earned
on the job.
“Friendly, efficient, cleaned up very well.”
A customer describing the crew and cleanup after a birch removal.
Google customer · July 2024“Incredibly knowledgeable, very professional, courteous, and honest.”
A customer recommendation for expert help from the Elwood's team.
Google customer · June 2024What to expect
Clear from first look
to final cleanup.
- 01
Talk it through
Tell us what you are seeing, what concerns you, and what you want from the property.
- 02
Assess the tree
We consider health, structure, targets, access, and the broader site before recommending a direction.
- 03
Do the right work
The crew arrives prepared to prune, preserve, remove, or clear with professional equipment and care.
- 04
Leave it tidy
Branches and debris are handled as agreed, with the site ready for what comes next.
Field notes
Real people.
Real work.
From safety training and preservation to removals and storm calls, this is Elwood's at work.
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Let's care for your trees
Not sure what the tree needs?
That is exactly where a good conversation starts. Tell us what you are noticing and we will help you find the right next step.