Do you offer tree service in Brenham, TX?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service does tree removal, tree trimming and stump grinding in Brenham and the farm and ranch country around it in Washington County. Trey Lamar’s crew runs out the Highway 290 corridor from the Sticks yard in Cypress, so jobs here are scheduled ahead. Call 281-373-1472 to describe the trees and set a day for the walk-through.
Brenham’s trees come with its history
Brenham is the seat of Washington County. The place was called Hickory Grove until 1843, when it took the name of Richard Fox Brenham, and a county vote on February 4, 1844 made it the seat. The area was part of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred colony, and German families arrived from 1846 on, a heritage the town still marks every May at Maifest.
Towns that old have old yards. A local neighborhood guide says Brenham’s older neighborhoods have established trees, and it describes Ralston Creek as having larger lots with mature trees. The Downtown Historic District, Oak Alley and Gun and Rod Estates round out the names that come up. Out past town, the land opens into pasture and fields along the creeks.
Rain, clay and creeks
Brenham averages about 48 inches of rain a year, with May the wettest month and July the driest. That is a lot of water landing in a short window each spring, and then a long dry summer. Trees here swing between wet roots and drought stress, which shows up as dieback in the crown and limbs that break in summer storms.
Texas Parks and Wildlife describes the post oak country west of the Piney Woods as scattered post oaks and blackjack oaks over a dense clay pan, with most of the land now improved pasture and forest mostly along river and creek bottoms. Rural properties around Brenham with pasture trees and creek bottoms often fit that picture. Local creeks include Yegua Creek, Rocky Creek and New Year’s Creek.
What Sticks does in Brenham
Tree removal
Dead or failing trees near old houses, pasture trees that are coming apart, and storm damage. Trees with open ground around them are felled whole; trees near roofs are taken down in pieces. See tree removal in Brenham.
Tree trimming
Deadwood out of big old shade trees, roof and street clearance in town, and limb lifting over ranch drives and gates. See tree trimming in Brenham.
Stump grinding
Stumps ground below grade in yards and mowed areas, or a field of old stumps cleared for mowing. See stump grinding in Brenham.
Oaks and oak wilt
With post oaks and other oaks common in the region, oak timing matters. The Texas A&M Forest Service says not to prune or wound oaks from February through June, to paint any oak wound right away, and not to move unseasoned oak firewood. Red oaks infected with oak wilt can die within about a month. If an oak’s leaves show yellow and brown veins, or a red oak browns in summer, have it looked at before cutting anything nearby.
Does Brenham require a permit to remove a tree?
No Brenham tree ordinance was confirmed for this page. Check with the city before removing a large tree, especially in the Downtown Historic District or near a street. Outside city limits, check deed restrictions on the land.
Planning a Brenham job
Because Brenham is out on the edge of the Sticks service area, it helps to bundle work. List every tree, stump and limb you want handled, along with gate sizes, soft ground and any livestock, so the crew can bring the right equipment and finish in as few trips as possible.
What goes into the quote?
The size, species and health of each tree, how close each one is to buildings, fences and wires, the ground and distance from the truck, how many trees and stumps are on the list, and whether wood and brush stay on the property or leave with the crew.
Around Brenham
- Blue Bell Creameries, headquartered in Brenham.
- Fireman’s Park and Hohlt Park, two of the city’s parks.
- The World’s Largest BBQ Pit, on Highway 290 West.
Nearby towns and the Cypress office
Closer to Cypress along the same highway, see tree service in Hempstead, TX and tree service in Waller, TX. The home base is tree service in Cypress, TX. Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429, 281-373-1472.
Sources
- Brenham, Texas (Wikipedia): name, county seat vote, Old Three Hundred, German settlement, Maifest, rainfall, Blue Bell, BBQ pit
- Texas Ally: Brenham 77833: neighborhoods, creeks, parks
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Post Oak Savannah
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: Post Oak Savannah habitat
- Texas A&M Forest Service: oak wilt
Frequently asked questions
Does Sticks Tree Service work in Brenham?
Yes. Brenham is served from the Cypress office. Call 281-373-1472 to set up a walk-through and schedule the work.
Can trees in the Downtown Historic District be worked on?
Yes, but check with the City of Brenham first about any large tree near the street or a historic building.
Why do old Brenham shade trees drop limbs in summer?
A wet spring followed by a dry summer stresses trees, and heavy, long limbs can break. Removing dead wood and reducing long limbs lowers that risk.
Can pasture trees and yard trees be done on the same visit?
Yes. Put them all on one list so the crew can plan the equipment and the order of work.
What does oak wilt look like on a live oak?
The Texas A&M Forest Service describes yellow and brown veins in the leaves. Have it checked before pruning or removing nearby oaks.
Is it worth keeping a big old tree near the house?
Often, yes, if the trunk and main limbs are sound. A trim can make it safer; removal is for trees with serious decay or splits.