Buckthorn Removal
Complete Buckthorn Removal Services
Buckthorn is an invasive species that can quickly spread throughout your property, competing with native plants for sunlight, water, and soil nutrients. Left untreated, it can overtake landscapes and impact the overall health and appearance of your yard.
Classy Tree Service & Landscape provides safe, thorough buckthorn removal using proven methods to eliminate growth at the source and help prevent regrowth. Our experienced crews carefully assess each property to ensure effective removal while protecting surrounding trees and plants.
By removing invasive growth, we help restore healthy native vegetation and return your landscape to a clean, natural, and well-maintained condition.
The Problem with Buckthorn
It may not seem like a problem on the outside, but buckthorn is considered an invasive plant for a number of reasons.
Buckthorn leafs out sooner than native trees and shrubs and holds its leaves longer, essentially preventing plants around it from getting needed sunlight.
1: Overpowers Native Plants
Invasive buckthorn increases levels of carbon and nitrogen, altering soil pH and inhibiting native plant growth.
2: Adversely Affects Soil
Its berries offer little nutrition for birds, though its seeds are aggressively spread.
3: Inadequate Food Source
There are no diseases or natural predators in North America to help control the growth or spread of buckthorn.
4: Uncontrolled Growth
FRequently asked questions
Common Questions About Buckthorn Removal
We often get asked about buckthorn, including what it is and how to remove it. Here, we’ve provided answers to some of our most common buckthorn removal questions.
What is buckthorn?
Buckthorn is an aggressively invasive plant that grows in thick, tangled masses and outcompetes native plants for soil nutrients, water, and sunlight. It disrupts soil pH and offers little nutritional value to birds.
How do I know if I have buckthorn in my yard?
Look for thick shrubs that are still green in the fall and have dark berries, oval-shaped leaves, and twigs with sharp thorns and hoof-like buds. You can also contact the professionals at Classy Tree Service & Landscape for a free estimate[MK28.1]. We’ll take a look and suggest removal solutions as needed.
Do I need to have buckthorn professionally removed?
It depends on the size of the plants and the extent of infestation. If you’ve tried removing it yourself but are experiencing regrowth, having it professionally removed is probably the most effective option.
What if I just leave buckthorn in my yard?
Leaving buckthorn allows it to take over your yard, damaging soil and ecosystems. We recommend having it professionally removed to protect your yard and prevent regrowth.
Commercial Tree Services
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Classy Tree Service & Landscape partners with property managers, HOAs, and municipalities across the Twin Cities to deliver safe, dependable tree care for properties of all sizes. From routine maintenance to large-scale removals, our experienced crews and specialized equipment handle every project efficiently — protecting your property while minimizing disruption to residents and tenants.
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For any size project, we use specialized equipment to ensure safety and efficiency from start to finish.
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