For over 10 years, Executive Tree Care has been a trusted tree contractor serving Swarthmore and the surrounding Delaware County communities.
Let Executive Tree Care provide the skilled, careful tree care that Swarthmore properties require. We work with homeowners throughout the borough, handling everything from the routine maintenance that keeps established trees healthy to complex removals of large specimen trees on tight residential lots. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Tree work in a community as deeply invested in its canopy as Swarthmore requires thoughtful, careful execution at every step. Our crews approach each job with respect for the property and the surrounding landscape, and we don’t consider the work finished until the site is clean and the homeowner is satisfied.
Our tree professionals are fully licensed, insured, and ISA certified to handle every type of tree work safely. Swarthmore's mature trees, many over a century old and growing in close proximity to historic homes, utility lines, and neighboring properties, demand precise techniques and experienced hands. We bring both.
Every Swarthmore homeowner's situation is different. We take the time to assess your trees and your property before providing an estimate, and we give you honest information about what the work entails and what it will cost. No surprises.
Executive Tree Care is available day and night for emergency tree service in Swarthmore. The borough's extraordinary concentration of large, mature trees means that when a significant storm passes through Delaware County, the risks to homes, fences, vehicles, and power lines are real. Our crews respond quickly to remove downed trees, clear blocked driveways and access points, and address hazardous limbs before they cause further damage.
Swarthmore is, by most measures, one of the most tree-diverse municipalities in the United States. The borough’s relationship with its trees runs deep. The Swarthmore Tree Committee, officially established in 1932, is one of the longest continuously operating borough committees of its kind in Pennsylvania. In 2003, the committee launched the Distinguished Tree of Swarthmore program to recognize and celebrate exceptional specimens throughout the borough, including trees on private property. Among the notable trees are a rare dawn redwood on Oberlin Avenue grown from seeds obtained from the Arnold Arboretum in 1947, and a magnificent tulip tree on Union Avenue that stands as a testament to what decades of proper care can produce.
That kind of history places a real responsibility on property owners. The large oaks, beeches, copper beeches, and specimen conifers that grow throughout Swarthmore’s neighborhoods require ongoing, professional attention to stay structurally sound and healthy as they age. Executive Tree Care’s ISA Certified Arborists are experienced in evaluating mature trees, identifying disease, structural defects, and pest pressures before they become emergencies, and recommending the right approach whether that is targeted pruning, preventive cabling, deep root fertilization, or careful removal.
For properties near Swarthmore College or along the borough’s historic streets where trees grow in constrained spaces between homes, utility lines, and sidewalks, our aerial equipment and rigging expertise allow us to work safely without damage to surrounding structures or landscapes. Stump grinding is available following any removal, and our crews handle all cleanup before leaving the property.
Swarthmore’s tree ordinance is notably protective of its canopy. Where any tree greater than 12 inches in caliper is removed without prior Borough approval, replacement planting is required at a rate of 10 trees of at least 3.5-inch caliper for each tree removed. More broadly, for planned removals involving trees greater than 8 inches in caliper, replacement calculations apply based on the size and number of trees affected. These requirements exist to protect the borough’s exceptional canopy, and they apply to development activity, not routine homeowner removals, but it is worth understanding the rules before beginning any significant tree work on your property. Full ordinance details are available through the Swarthmore Borough Tree Committee page.
For homeowners interested in learning more about Swarthmore’s remarkable tree heritage, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College maintains resources on the borough’s notable trees and offers guidance on tree species selection and care suited to the region.
Our team is well-versed in local regulations throughout Delaware County and can help you plan your project with full awareness of what the Borough requires.
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