Hedgehog Tree Care

HEDGEHOG TREE CARE is a small tree firm servicing the Portland, Oregon metro area. Owned and operated by skilled tree man and certified arborist, Jim Meyers, Hedgehog is a referral-based business dedicated to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

PRUNING

Our services include quality ornamental and shade tree pruning, from crown cleaning and hazard pruning to delicate thinning and aesthetic pruning.

TREE REMOVAL

We remove trees with skill, utilizing the latest rigging techniques keeping an eye out for the delicate landscape below. We always respect the homeowners’ property and are known for our impeccable cleanup.

Chipping and stump grinding

We provide chipping and stump grinding whether it be for removing shrubs to make way for a new landscape, or removing a large stump in the backyard.

ornamental shrub pruning

We can also take care of the smaller shrubs that seem to grow so vigorously in the Pacific Northwest. When it’s needed, we take the time to hand prune those Rhodies and Camellias.

Consultation

We can provide recommendations to avoid damaging trees during new construction and ways to reinvigorate trees that have been trampled by heavy machinery.

Tree selection

When you need to replace a tree, or just need some help deciding, we can point you in the right direction.

OUR STORY

Honest, hardworking, friendly and knowledgeable, Jim Meyers has been dirtying his nails in this business for his whole life. Raised on a healthy dose of sawdust and chainsaw oil, Jim grew up on a 100-acre tree farm in Ohio. Son of Ed Meyers, or known locally as Eddie Cut-Cut, Jim was no stranger to hard work. Dragging brush and pulling stumps was a typical weekend activity on the Meyers Farm. He became familiar with tree species at an early age, and came to love the work associated with maintaining trees.

He went on to study the environment at the University of Colorado, broadening his knowledge of the natural world. After graduating from college, Jim wandered in search of a career. He wound up in New York City shuffling papers and fetching coffee for high-level stockbrokers on Wall Street. It didn’t take him long to realize he was way off track. Ditching the suit and tie, Jim began his migration westward. Stopping back at home in Ohio, Jim ran into a local tree guru and old friend Paul Taylor. Paul showed him the ropes, literally, and Jim began his climbing career.

When Paul’s passion turned towards fashion, (Arborwear LLC.) Jim continued his migration westward towards the tall trees of the Pacific Northwest. Jim started working for a local tree service shortly after he arrived in Portland, and soon after founded Hedgehog Tree Care. Building the business from scratch was not easy, but his background and desire to learn more about trees fueled his progress. He developed many strong relationships with customers and other green industry professionals and the Hedgehog name spread. Juggling a full workload, Jim studied and became a certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture and has remained active in continuing education. Today, Jim works hard to keep the business small because he feels it is the only way to provide the level of customer satisfaction he desires.

Hedgehog Tree Care is personalized service. Jim owns the business, drives the truck, answers the phone, gives the estimates and climbs the trees. Keeping the business small benefits the customer. The same person you speak with during the estimate is the one who climbs the tree. This ensures that nothing is lost in the communication between customer and arborist. The result is a healthy tree and a happy customer. Jim’s business thrives on the good word and referrals from his satisfied customers.

"On pruning day, Jim arrived on time along with three other members of his crew. The day was blustery and storming but they went to work on all the trees. Jim asked me to go over what I wanted with the group so they all knew what we expected... Not only did they clean up their debris but they blew all the leaves and needles from our deck, the cement pad below the backyard deck, the front sidewalks and the front entry! Everyone was exceptional!!"

"Wonderful! A crew of 3 men did the work over a period of two days. They were all extremely efficient, professional, cheerful and friendly, and worked well as a team. It was fascinating to watch how the cutter roped the large branches so that nothing fell on the ground. As a result, there was almost no damage to our existing plants and when it was over, the yard was very clean and the only thing that remained was a hole where the Horse Chestnut used to be. The contractor who ground the stump was told that a new tree would soon be planted where the Horse Chestnut had been, so he ground the stump down to bare dirt and left the hole for the new tree. The stump was about 30" in diameter and it took him over an hour to chip up all the wood so that only dirt remained."

"I was a professional arborist for many years and I can recognize good work from bad. Hedgehog's professional standards are very high and he and his crew's tree work is excellent. Their pricing is reasonable and they "came in at bid," with no overage charges. They were on time, prompt, courteous, and they did a great job of explaining the work they proposed to do beforehand, and why. I would recommend Hedgehog anytime to anyone."

"Dear Jim: My wife and I are quite pleased with the results of your work. The two Douglas Firs and the Laurel hedge look absolutely great. In Fact, we?d like to have the other Douglas Fir trees pruned in September. Thanks again for the outstanding service and we look forward to working with you again soon."

"Dear Jim, Thanks so much for taking such thoughtful and skilled care of our trees. They look great! Take care and have a wonderful Fall and Winter!"

"Jim, I write to express my appreciation of your recent work on my Dogwood tree, for your thoughtful and thorough explanation and assessment, and for your willingness to match a bid given by one of your colleagues. Please count me among the satisfied customers who will not hesitate to recommend your company to anyone considering having tree care work done. You may be familiar with the "Angie's List" online service (www.angieslist.com), through which members may submit reports on contractors and service companies for the benefit of other members. I was happy to submit a positive report for your services. Thank you again"

"I highly recommend Hedgehog, they have worked on numerous projects, both large and small for my family over the past few years. After working with them, we wouldn't choose another company for our arborist needs. They are consummate professionals, highly experienced, detail orientated with wide-ranging highly technical skills. They are a rare mix of great listeners and communicators, rapid workers but safety conscious and their admin is highly responsive. Their customers are obviously a high priority for them and it shows."

CONTACT

Jim Meyers, Certified Arborist

Hedgehog Tree Care

920 SE 69th Avenue

Portland, Oregon 97215

(503) 239-1074 

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