Mark Herkert, certified arborist, helps you and your trees get along by balancing your goals with the long-term health of your trees. Our tree service has been in business for 20 years, with hundreds of satisfied customers around Seattle. We are on the City of Seattle's recommended list of tree companies, and are referred by Plant Amnesty and City Peoples Garden Design.

Mark has been a certified arborist since 2000. He performs or supervises all tree work, unlike many tree services who only have an arborist "on staff". The right tree for the right location is better than trying to fit a round peg in a square hole.

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Pruning Report

Shaping: cutting back new growth from vines and hedges to keep them from overwhelming your yard. Restoration: thinning overgrown fruit trees and other previously topped trees to restore their form (winter pruning). Aesthetics: thinning dense (miniature japanese maples) and vigorous (purple leaf plums) trees.

Removal Report

We remove small to medium size trees, generally anything less than 2.5' at the base. If you are unsure about the size call us and we'll be happy to let you know if we can remove your tree. We can also offer pruning options which may still achieve your goals while preserving your trees and saving you money.

Mulch Report

We can deliver 5-6 cubic yards of mulch to Capitol Hill, Madison Park, Madrona, Leschi, Mt Baker, and University District for $225 + tax. The price is the same for a 1/2 or full load. Mulch is anything that goes thru the chipper - a mix of leafy green material and woody parts. It is best suited as a top dressing over beds.

Cabling Report

The point at which multiple trunks come together to form 1 trunk can sometimes be structurally weak, leaving your tree prone to splitting apart. Cabling is a cost effective method to mitigating this hazard. We use the Cobra cabling system, which does not require holes drilled into the trunk unlike other cabling systems.

Fruit Tree Pruning Report

The key to fruit trees is knowing what you want. If fruit is a priority then your tree will require annual pruning to ensure good fruit production and accessibility. If you are more interested in having a nice looking healthy tree with fruit being secondary, then the tree will not require much pruning.

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Bob Silverstein

Oct 02, 2021

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Mark was very responsive when planning the project. His estimate was fair and on the lower-end of the mid-range of the bids we got. Smaller additional work items that we asked to add were priced reasonably. The job involved trimming some large branches off a large oak tree, and then pruning several smaller trees. The team was very professional (and friendly), and the work was done exactly as we had hoped. Definitely recommend this company for pruning and tree work.

Teresa V.

Nov 21, 2018

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Mark and his crew are amazing. They are a little loose with arrival time, but they didn't really matter to me. They were super quick, very efficient, cleaned up everything, and very friendly.

D. H.

Jun 22, 2018

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Not a great experience. Tree guy screamed/cussed after making a mistake in our large tree. I literally thought he had been hurt after the crash I heard. I tried to reassure him it was fixable (minor damage to our house, which his company paid to fix!). He was so angry I didn't want him to work on our second tree, which was to be reshapen after painters cut off branches willy nilly. It was in much worse aesthetic shape when he finished than when he started. Poorly shaped, in my opinion. After writing a letter of complaint, I received a voicemail stating that it had been done correctly

Robert W.

Jun 04, 2017

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Mark was excellent! He came out to give us quotes on different options (moderate trimming, extensive trimming vs. tree removal) in caring for a large cedar overhanging our deck. His quotes were reasonable and he was knowledgable about trees and how to care for them. In the end, it turned out that the cedar belonged to the neighbors (who we hope will seek a permit to remove the tree and replant since the tree had been topped). We will definitely hire him in the future. Thanks Mark!

Kathryn S.

Oct 22, 2015

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I recently submitted online quotes to a few local companies and Mark was the first to respond within a day. He called immediately after going to my home the next day and was incredibly helpful. The tree is in good health and does not need any pruning at this time. His consultation was free of charge. I am incredibly grateful and will be sure to refer him whenever I can. Highly recommend contacting him for your tree evaluation needs.

Margo Spellman

Oct 04, 2014

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Wonderful Seattle tree service, with a certified arborist who really cares about and understands trees. We've used Madison Park Tree on and off for several years to prune our giant old trees so that we have light as well as privacy.

Margo S.

Mar 03, 2014

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We've relied on Mark with Madison Park Tree since we arrived in the neighborhood over a decade ago. We have 4 giant trees that have required periodic pruning and it's great to be able to work with a neighborhood business owner who is a professional arborist with a depth of experience. Super affordable too. Most impressive? We had a huge tree branch come down in a recent storm, hitting a fence and blocking the sidewalk. A call to Madison Park Tree and it was roped off and dealt with promptly.

Jennifer G.

Sep 28, 2010

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I highly recommend Madison Park Tree. I had recently bought a house that had several trees that were in desperate need of trimming - some for structural reasons, some for aesthetic reasons, and some for liability reasons. I care about the look and health of my plants (I'm a landscape architect), and wanted to make sure that Mark shared the same interests. Mark absolutely brings a passion for both the technical side of what he does and the aesthetic side. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and good. I was greatly impressed by his work. HIRE HIM...it is well worth it!

Wallis B.

Jul 01, 2010

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Mark Herkert of Madison Park Tree is a superb arborist. His bids are competitive. His knowledge is extensive. I have planted a lot of trees, and with each one, I have spoken to Mark about the tree, its characteristics, and its suitability for the site. I have even planted trees in spite of Mark's comments, and I have learned that he is more often right than wrong.

Several years ago I lost three Port Orford cedars, one right after the other. These were significant trees. Mark warned me that they were in decline, and he pointed me to the people who could both assess the soil for pathogens and

Blazer F.

May 19, 2010

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I have relied on Madison Park Tree's consultation and services for my last two homes and have been increasingly impressed with Mark's reliability, vision, expertise, and willingness to educate me about what's best in the short-term and the long-term with regard to my entire garden (not just trees).

There are many arborists in the Seattle area from which to choose, but make no mistake that Mark will offer the highest quality product while still maintaining a competitive rate. His craftsmanship and knowledge of trees and pruning techniques is matched only by his professionalism

Brian S.

Apr 28, 2010

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My townhome complex had several trees and bushes that had been neglected for years so we needed help. We've previously hired landscapers to do some work on the trees which was a HUGE mistake. Their work looked great at first but it wasn't done properly and caused a few trees to deteriorate over time. This resulted in us having to remove those trees and properly prune some others. I called Plant Amnesty for local arborist recommendations and they referred me to Madison Park Tree.

Their bid was the most competitive out of 4 qualified companies. Mark provided some great feedback