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Dead Tree Removal in Tulsa, OK

Dead Tree Removal in Tulsa, OK: a dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area. Locally, owner-maintained right-of-way trees: Owners maintain and remove dead or damaged trees in the right-of-way abutting their property.
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Tree problems in Tulsa, OK that call for dead tree removal

  1. 1

    Owner-maintained right-of-way trees

    Owners maintain and remove dead or damaged trees in the right-of-way abutting their property.

  2. 2

    Ice storms

    December 2007's storm produced about 3 million cubic yards of debris and 18 months of cleanup.

  3. 3

    Tornadoes and straight-line winds

    Spring storms snap and uproot trees across the metro.

What dead tree removal covers

A dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area.

How dead tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving Tulsa, OK.

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Trees in Tulsa, OK that most often need dead tree removal

Post and blackjack oak
Native, ice-tolerant oaks
Bradford pear
Shatters in ice; prohibited for zoning-code plantings
Silver maple
Brittle; also on the prohibited list

Tree rules and permits in Tulsa, OK

  • Property owners are responsible for the care and maintenance of trees and other vegetation in the right-of-way abutting their property, including removing dead or damaged trees.
  • Planting in the right-of-way requires a Right-of-Way clearance permit and a license agreement from the city.
  • Trees planted to meet Tulsa Zoning Code requirements can't be prohibited species, which include Callery (Bradford) pear, silver maple, tree-of-heaven and green and white ash.

Sources (checked 2026-10-01)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of dead tree removal in Tulsa, OK

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for dead tree removal.

In Tulsa, OK: Midtown lots with alleys and overhead lines; suburban lots in south Tulsa and Broken Arrow have more room but young, fast-growing trees that fail in ice.

Dead Tree Removal in Tulsa, OK: common questions

Do I need a permit for dead Tree Removal in Tulsa, OK?

Property owners are responsible for the care and maintenance of trees and other vegetation in the right-of-way abutting their property, including removing dead or damaged trees. Planting in the right-of-way requires a Right-of-Way clearance permit and a license agreement from the city.

Which trees in Tulsa, OK most often need dead tree removal?

Post and blackjack oak: native, ice-tolerant oaks Bradford pear: shatters in ice; prohibited for zoning-code plantings Silver maple: brittle; also on the prohibited list

Owner-maintained right-of-way trees: what does it mean for dead tree removal in Tulsa, OK?

Owners maintain and remove dead or damaged trees in the right-of-way abutting their property.

Ice storms: what does it mean for dead tree removal in Tulsa, OK?

December 2007's storm produced about 3 million cubic yards of debris and 18 months of cleanup.

Tornadoes and straight-line winds: what does it mean for dead tree removal in Tulsa, OK?

Spring storms snap and uproot trees across the metro.

How do access and lot layout in Tulsa, OK affect dead tree removal?

Midtown lots with alleys and overhead lines; suburban lots in south Tulsa and Broken Arrow have more room but young, fast-growing trees that fail in ice.

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