MadCowTree ServiceTree work in Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach sits on the flat American Bottom floodplain next to Horseshoe Lake, between Granite City and Edwardsville. Many homes here are on decent-size lots with mature trees, and some properties border the lake, wetlands or open fields. Flat land and open exposure mean wind has a long run at the trees, and high water tables mean shallow roots.
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Neighborhoods and roads we work in Pontoon Beach
We work in the neighborhoods off Pontoon Road and Route 111, around Route 162 and the I-270 corridor, and on homes near Horseshoe Lake State Park and its wetlands. It’s flat American Bottom floodplain with a high water table, so trees are shallow-rooted and fully exposed to wind.
Getting to you: Pontoon Beach is about 25 to 30 minutes from our shop, usually by Route 255 to Route 270 or down Route 111.
Trees we see in Pontoon Beach
Cottonwood, silver maple, willow, box elder and sycamore do well in the wet bottoms, especially near the lake. Around homes, you'll find pin oaks, sweetgums, Bradford pears, river birch and spruce. Many big cottonwoods and silver maples here have reached the age where decay and limb failure become a problem.
Pests and diseases around Pontoon Beach
Emerald ash borer has killed most ash in the area. Willows and cottonwoods are prone to heart rot and cankers. Pin oaks show iron chlorosis in the alkaline bottomland soil. Bagworms on evergreens and fall webworm are common.
Our arborists treat any tree disease or pest. See tree health care.
Storms and emergencies in Pontoon Beach
Straight-line winds across the open bottoms can uproot shallow-rooted trees, especially when the ground is saturated. Big cottonwood limbs coming down are the classic Pontoon Beach storm call.
Tree on your house in Pontoon Beach? Call 618-CUT-WOOD (618-288-9663). 24/7, crews available right away, and we work with your insurance company.
Local tip
Cottonwoods grow fast and can top 80 feet. If one is within falling distance of your house and has dead limbs or a lean, get it checked before the next storm.
Our services in Pontoon Beach
Most calls are hazardous tree removal of aging cottonwoods and silver maples, stump grinding, and emergency storm work.
- Tree Removal: Big, dead, leaning or in a tight spot. Crane and grapple work near houses and lines.
- Tree Trimming & Pruning: Healthier trees, clear roofs and lines, better looking yards.
- 24/7 Emergency Tree Service: Tree on the house, car or driveway? Crews available right away, day or night.
- Stump Grinding: Ground below grade so you can mow, plant or build.
- Tree Health Care: Our arborists treat any tree disease or pest, from borers to blight.
- Crane Tree Services: Crane-assisted removals for big trees over houses and in tight yards.
- Lot & Land Clearing: Track loaders and grapple trucks to clear brush and trees fast.
- Debris & Storm Cleanup: Limbs, brush, logs and storm mess loaded and hauled away.
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