Yellow with green veins
Can mean iron chlorosis. Many Colorado soils are high in lime, and compacted or wet soil makes it worse. Ask before removing.
Tree service on the Redlands, CO
Below the Monument, on rocky ground
Redlands homeowners can get removal, trimming, stump grinding and juniper and pinyon thinning quoted through GJ Tree Co. The Redlands sit below the Colorado National Monument, with rocky, alkaline soil and native trees at the edge, so defensible space and drought care come up often.
Defensible space
Three zones around a Redlands home
Near the wildland edge, tree work and fire planning overlap. The Colorado State Forest Service divides the space around each building into three zones, measured out from the walls. The closest zone takes the most vigilant work, and detached garages and sheds need zones of their own. Treat these as a starting point.
| Zone | Distance from building | Tree work that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 0 to 5 feet | The most vigilant work. Keep branches off the roof and walls, and remove what could carry embers to the house. |
| Zone 2 | 5 to 30 feet | Reduce fuels. Limb junipers and pinyon up from the ground, remove dead trees and space out dense clumps. |
| Zone 3 | 30 to 100 feet on relatively flat ground | Thin for forest health and keep fire on the ground. Remove dead material and chip on site where it works. |
Zone distances from the Colorado State Forest Service. Tree work column is our plain-language summary. Read the full Home Ignition Zone guide for your lot.
Native edge
Juniper and pinyon: thin, don't scalp
On the Redlands, the goal is usually fewer ladder fuels rather than a bare lot. Limbing junipers and pinyon up from the ground, removing dead trees and clearing brush underneath can reduce risk while keeping shade and privacy. Walk the lot with the crew, and mark exactly which trees stay before work begins.
- Dead and dying trees come out first
- Lower limbs off, so ground fire is less likely to climb
- Brush cleared under the trees that stay
- Chips kept away from walls, decks and fences
Planted trees
Yellow leaves, rocky soil
Inside the subdivisions, the trouble is usually soil and water rather than fire. Ash, locust, maple, pine and spruce planted along Redlands Parkway and South Broadway often sit in rocky, alkaline ground, and many yards rely on seasonal irrigation. Iron chlorosis and drought dieback are common reasons homeowners ask for help.
Thin crown on an ash
Get it checked. Emerald ash borer was confirmed in western Colorado in 2023, and a thinning crown has more than one possible cause.
Brown tips and dieback
Look at water first. The City of Grand Junction says local trees need supplemental water, about 18 inches deep for established trees.
Short answers
Redlands tree questions, answered first
Fire zones, native trees, yellow leaves and city limits.
How far out should I clear around a Redlands home?
Think in three zones, out to about 100 feet. The Colorado State Forest Service describes zone 1 as 0 to 5 feet from the home, zone 2 as 5 to 30 feet, and zone 3 as 30 to 100 feet on relatively flat ground. Slope and lot lines change that, so use it as a starting point.
Do juniper and pinyon need to come out completely?
Not always, and limbing and thinning can go a long way. The zones are about reducing fuels near the home, not clear-cutting a lot. The CSFS Home Ignition Zone guide has the details. Ask the crew to walk the site with you and mark what comes out and what stays, then chip on site where that works.
Why are the leaves on my Redlands maple turning yellow?
It is often iron chlorosis. CSU Extension says yellow leaves with green veins can point to iron chlorosis, which is worse in compacted, clayey or wet soils, and many Colorado soils are naturally high in lime. Before paying for removal, ask an arborist whether watering changes or treatment could help that particular tree.
Does the Grand Junction tree license apply on the Redlands?
It depends on your address. Parts of the Redlands are inside Grand Junction city limits and parts are unincorporated Mesa County. The City license and permit rules apply inside city limits. Check your tax notice or ask the county, and request an insurance certificate from any company either way.
Send the details
Get a tree service quote on the Redlands
Tell us about the tree or the lot. We follow up with next steps and a written price.
What happens next
- 1 Send the details What the tree is doing, where it is, and a photo or two if you have them.
- 2 We follow up You hear back the way you asked, with next steps.
- 3 Price in writing You see it before a saw starts, and the yes or no stays with you.
What helps us price it
- A photo of the whole tree and one of the problem
- Roughly how tall it is and how thick the trunk is
- What it could hit: a roof, a fence or power lines
- How a truck gets there, and how wide your gate is
- Whether you also want the stump ground and the wood hauled
If a tree is on a power line or anyone is hurt, call 911 or your electric utility first.
Tree services available on the Redlands
Tree removal
Dead, leaning or too close to the house.
Tree trimming and pruning
Deadwood, heavy limbs and clearance.
Stump grinding
Ground below grade, ready to replant.
Storm and emergency tree service
Who to call first, and what comes next.
Tree health and disease
Yellow leaves, dead limbs, beetles and cankers.
Cabling and bracing
Support for a weak fork or a heavy limb.
Land clearing
Lots, brush, Russian olive and tamarisk.
Wildfire mitigation
Thinning and cleanup around the home.
Guides and tools: Grand Valley tree guide, Tree permit and HOA checker, Tree removal cost estimator, Storm alerts and damage help.
Nearby towns we serve
The Redlands sit west of downtown Grand Junction, across the Colorado River.