MadCowTree Service
Tree work in Spanish Lake
Spanish Lake is an unincorporated community in north St. Louis County, near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi. It's home to Spanish Lake Park, Fort Belle Fontaine Park and the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Neighborhoods range from 1950s and '60s ranch homes with mature shade trees to apartment complexes and larger lots near the river bluffs. Many homes back up to wooded slopes or creek areas.
Neighborhoods and roads we work in Spanish Lake
We work in the subdivisions off Bellefontaine Road, Parker Road and Larimore Road, on homes near Spanish Lake Park, and on wooded lots toward Fort Belle Fontaine Park and the Missouri River bluffs. Spanish Lake is unincorporated St. Louis County land on rolling ground that drops off to the river bottoms on the north side.
Getting to you: Spanish Lake is about 25 to 30 minutes from our shop, across the Clark Bridge and down US-67, or by Route 255 and I-270.
Trees we see in Spanish Lake
Pin oak, silver maple, sweetgum, sycamore and hackberry in the neighborhoods; oak, hickory, walnut and ash on the bluffs; cottonwood, willow and silver maple in the river bottoms.
Pests and diseases around Spanish Lake
Emerald ash borer has killed most untreated ash in north St. Louis County. Pin oak chlorosis, oak decline, bagworms on evergreens, and scale on maples are common.
Our arborists treat any tree disease or pest. See tree health care.
Storms and emergencies in Spanish Lake
Being close to the rivers and on the bluffs, Spanish Lake gets strong winds in summer storms. Old pin oaks and silver maples drop limbs on houses and cars.
Tree on your house in Spanish Lake? Call 618-CUT-WOOD (618-288-9663). 24/7, crews available right away, and we work with your insurance company.
Local tip
Because Spanish Lake is unincorporated, trees on your property are generally yours to manage. St. Louis County rules apply for trees in the county right-of-way.
Our services in Spanish Lake
Spanish Lake work is mostly tree removal, tree trimming, 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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Nearby towns we serve
Black Jack · Bellefontaine Neighbors · Florissant · West Alton · Hazelwood · all service areas