About Kelowna Tree Pros
Last updated: February 2026
Kelowna Tree Pros is a free, independent resource helping Kelowna and Central Okanagan homeowners navigate tree services. We research local arborists, compile pricing data, explain services, and recommend top-rated professionals. Our goal is simple: give you the information you need to make confident decisions about tree care—without the confusion, pressure, or guesswork.
What We Do
Finding a reliable tree service shouldn't be complicated. Yet many Kelowna homeowners struggle with basic questions: How much should tree removal cost? Is this dead pine a safety hazard? Do I need a permit? Which arborists are actually qualified and insured? The answers are scattered across websites, forums, and review platforms—and much of what you find is outdated, incomplete, or biased.
We created this guide to consolidate that information into one trusted resource. Every page reflects real research into Kelowna's tree service market: current pricing ranges from local providers, service explanations matching what arborists actually offer, and neighborhood-specific tips based on local species, terrain, and wildfire risk.
Why Tree Care Matters in the Okanagan
Tree care in the Central Okanagan isn't just about aesthetics—it's about safety, property protection, and community resilience:
- Wildfire risk: The Okanagan is one of BC's highest wildfire risk regions. Proper tree management creates defensible space and protects homes
- Mountain pine beetle: Beetle-killed trees are structural and fire hazards requiring prompt removal
- Property value: Well-maintained trees increase property value; hazardous trees decrease it
- Safety: Dead branches and compromised trees pose real risks to people and property
- Municipal compliance: Kelowna's tree protection bylaw means uninformed removal can result in fines
How We Research & Recommend
Our recommendations aren't paid placements or random picks. When we feature an arborist as our "#1 Recommended," it's because they've demonstrated excellence across multiple criteria:
- Certification: ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certification is the industry standard
- Experience: Years in business, range of services, track record in the Okanagan
- Insurance: Proper liability coverage and WorkSafeBC compliance
- Reviews: Google reviews, customer testimonials, reputation in the community
- Local expertise: Knowledge of Okanagan species, wildfire mitigation, and local regulations
Our Recommended Arborist
After researching the Central Okanagan tree service market, we recommend SISU Tree Care and Property Maintenance as our top choice for homeowners in Kelowna and surrounding areas. Here's why:
- ISA Certified Arborist with 30+ years experience
- Locally owned and fully insured
- Specializes in tree risk assessment and fire mitigation
- Full-service: removal, pruning, stump grinding, landscaping
- Based in West Kelowna, serves all Central Okanagan
Owner Shannon Hyde is an ISA Certified Arborist with over 30 years of experience in the Okanagan. The team offers comprehensive tree services including removal, pruning, stump grinding, tree risk assessment, and property maintenance.
Contact Our #1 Recommendation
SISU Tree Care and Property Maintenance
Why we recommend SISU Tree Care:
- ISA Certified Arborist with 30+ years experience
- Locally owned and fully insured
- Specializes in tree risk assessment and fire mitigation
- Full-service: removal, pruning, stump grinding, landscaping
- Based in West Kelowna, serves all Central Okanagan
Owner: Shannon Hyde, ISA Certified Arborist
SISU is Finnish for strength of will, determination, and perseverance
Free estimates · Fully insured · Serving Kelowna & Central Okanagan
What This Site Is (and Isn't)
This site is an independent guide and resource. We provide information, pricing ranges, and recommendations to help you find the right arborist for your tree care needs.
This site is not a tree service company. We don't provide tree removal, pruning, or any tree services directly. We don't give quotes or send crews to your property. When you call the number on this site, you're reaching our recommended arborist (SISU Tree Care)—a real, established company serving the Central Okanagan.
Our Commitment to Honest Information
Every price range, timeline estimate, and local tip on this site reflects genuine research into Kelowna's tree service market. We don't inflate costs to make companies look affordable. We don't invent statistics or fake credentials. We don't recommend arborists we haven't verified.
If you find information on this site that's outdated or inaccurate, please let us know. We're committed to maintaining this as a trustworthy resource for Okanagan homeowners.
Explore Our Guides
Ready to learn more about tree services in Kelowna? Check out our detailed guides:
- Tree Removal in Kelowna — costs, permits, when it's necessary
- Tree Pruning — timing, techniques, what it costs
- Stump Grinding — process, costs, alternatives
- Tree Services by Area — local tips for neighborhoods throughout the Okanagan
Or get in touch with our recommended arborist directly for a free estimate.