GreenBoma Landscaping
Maintenance
Tree Services — Planting, Pruning & Removal
Professional tree services in Nairobi — planting, pruning, crown reduction, and safe tree removal. Green Boma's arboriculture team provides expert tree care for residential and commercial properties across Nairobi and Kenya.
Professional Tree Care in Nairobi
Trees are the structural backbone of any landscape. A mature, well-positioned tree provides shade, privacy, wildlife habitat, and an anchor for the overall design that no other element can replicate. Green Boma provides the full spectrum of arboricultural care — from selecting and planting the right tree in the right position, to professional pruning that maintains health and form, to safe removal of trees that have become hazardous or outgrown their space.
Tree Services We Offer
Tree Planting
Species selection, supply, and planting — shade trees, fruit trees, indigenous Kenyan species, ornamental flowering trees, and avenue trees for estates. Correct planting depth, staking, and mulching.
Crown Pruning & Reduction
Formative pruning for young trees, maintenance pruning (dead, diseased, crossing branches), crown lifting for clearance, and crown reduction to reduce overall size — all executed to professional arboricultural standards.
Dead Wooding & Hazard Assessment
Hazardous dead branch removal with safety rigging. Written tree health and hazard assessment reports for estate managers and insurers.
Tree Removal
Sectional dismantling of trees of all sizes in confined urban spaces using professional chainsaws, rigging, and elevated work platforms where necessary.
Stump Grinding
Grinding to below ground level — removing the visual obstruction and allowing the area to be replanted or paved.
Key Features
• Species selection advice tailored to Nairobi's soils, climate, and space
Choosing the wrong tree species for a given position is one of the most costly and long-lasting landscaping mistakes. A tree that eventually grows too large for its space can damage foundations, block light from neighbours, and interfere with overhead power lines. We advise on species with the right mature size, root behaviour, growth rate, and aesthetic character for every specific planting position in your Nairobi garden or compound.
• Shade trees, fruit trees, indigenous species, and ornamental flowering trees
Our tree planting service covers the full range of tree types suited to Nairobi's climate. Shade trees (Jacaranda, Grevillea, Croton) for garden canopy. Fruit trees (avocado, citrus, mango, macadamia) for productive gardens. Indigenous Kenyan species (Prunus africana, Nandi flame, Acacia xanthophloea) for ecological value. And ornamental flowering trees that deliver seasonal colour and visual drama.
• Formative, maintenance, and crown-reduction pruning to professional standards
Pruning is as much a science as a practical skill. Correct cut positioning — just outside the branch collar, at the right angle, with sharp, clean tools — determines whether a tree heals cleanly or develops decay. We follow internationally recognised arboricultural pruning standards on every tree, regardless of size. This protects the long-term health and structural integrity of every tree we work on.
• Hazard assessment and dead-wooding with safety rigging systems
Dead branches within a canopy pose an unpredictable and serious risk to people and property below. Our hazard assessment service identifies all dead and structurally compromised branches, categorises their risk, and removes them using controlled rigging systems that lower sections safely to the ground — preventing the uncontrolled falls that untrained tree workers cause.
• Sectional tree dismantling for trees in confined urban spaces
In Nairobi's densely developed residential neighbourhoods, trees often grow in spaces where there is no clear fall zone — directly over roofs, walls, fences, or neighbouring properties. Sectional dismantling involves removing the tree piece by piece from the top down, with each section rigged and lowered to the ground under control. This technique allows safe removal of even very large trees in extremely confined spaces.
• Stump grinding to below ground level for clean site reinstatement
A tree stump left in the ground is an obstacle to replanting, mowing, and any future paving or construction in the area. Stump grinding reduces the stump to a pile of wood chip below the ground surface using a powered grinding wheel. The resulting wood chip can be used as garden mulch. The ground can be topsoiled and replanted or prepared for paving within days of grinding.
• Complete site clearance — all arisings removed or chipped on site
Tree work generates significant volumes of wood, branches, and foliage. Our teams remove all arisings from site as a standard part of the service — leaving your property clean and clear when we depart. Where clients want logs retained for firewood or wood chip retained for mulch, we leave these in a designated location. Nothing is left unmanaged.
• Corporate tree planting programs and estate-wide tree management
For gated residential estates, corporate campuses, schools, hospitals, and government properties, we design and implement structured tree planting programs — specifying species, planting spacings, avenue layouts, and aftercare schedules for large-scale tree establishment. We also offer estate-wide tree management contracts providing regular inspection, programmatic pruning, and hazard assessment across all trees on a property.
How It Works
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Site visit and tree assessment — condition, scope, and risk evaluation
Our arboriculture team visits your property and assesses every tree involved in the project. For pruning and removal projects, we evaluate the tree's condition (health, structural integrity, proximity to structures), identify the scope of work required, and assess site-specific risks (access constraints, overhead lines, proximity to buildings and boundaries). This assessment forms the basis of our work method and quote.
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Written quote with scope of work and method statement
Following the site assessment, you receive a written quote clearly describing all work to be carried out, the method to be used, all equipment required, and what will happen to all arisings. For large or complex tree removals, we include a brief method statement describing the sequence of operations and the safety measures in place. There are no verbal agreements — everything is written.
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Work scheduling and access arrangement
We agree a work date that suits you and confirm any access requirements — gate codes, parking for our vehicle and chipper, notification of neighbours for large removal projects, and advance booking of an elevated work platform if required. For removal of large trees near occupied buildings, we advise clients to plan to be away from the area during the actual felling and rigging phase.
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Safety setup — area secured and equipment prepared before work begins
On the day of the tree work, our team establishes an exclusion zone around the work area, positions safety signage, and sets up all rigging equipment before any chainsaw is started. For removals over roofs or walls, protective matting is positioned before the first section is lowered. This safety preparation phase is not negotiable — it is the foundation of every safe tree operation.
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Tree work execution — pruning, removal, or planting as specified
Tree work proceeds strictly according to the agreed scope and method. For pruning projects, our climber works through the canopy systematically, making each cut to the exact specification. For removals, sections are removed top-down in a controlled sequence. For planting, each tree is positioned correctly, planted at the right depth, staked and mulched according to the species requirements. Work is supervised throughout.
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Site clearance — all brash, logs, and debris cleared from site
All cut material is cleared from the work area as operations proceed — not left in a pile at the end of the day. Brash is fed through the chipper on site. Logs are stacked for removal or left as requested. All sawdust, bark, and small debris is raked and removed from paths, lawns, and beds. We leave the site as clean as we found it — often cleaner.
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Aftercare advice — establishment support or replanting consultation
For newly planted trees, we provide written establishment guidance — watering schedule for the first two growing seasons, correct stake removal timing, fertilisation recommendations, and the early pruning that shapes good branch structure in young trees. For removal projects, we discuss replanting options and can recommend appropriate replacement species for the available space and soil conditions.
Why Choose GreenBoma
• Trained arboriculture team using professional tools and safety equipment
• We never top trees
all pruning follows professional arboricultural standards
• Safe removal of large and hazardous trees in the most confined Nairobi spaces
• Local knowledge of Nairobi's tree species, prevalent pests, and common diseases
• All arisings removed
we leave the site completely clean
• Written tree health reports available for estate managers and insurers
• Competitive pricing with no hidden call-out fees
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Nairobi?
Small tree removal from KES 15,000. Medium from KES 30,000. Large trees quoted individually after site visit — cost depends on height, access, and proximity to structures.
How often should trees be pruned?
Formative pruning in years 1-5 to establish good structure. Maintenance pruning every 3-5 years thereafter. Fast-growing species in constrained positions may need more frequent attention.
Can you remove a tree close to my house in Nairobi?
Yes. Sectional dismantling allows safe removal in spaces with no clear fall zone — even directly over roofs and walls.
Do I need permission to remove a tree in Nairobi?
Generally no for private property trees. Trees in conservation areas or heritage-designated sites may be protected — we advise on any specific requirements.
What happens to the wood after removal?
All arisings are removed from site. Logs can be left for firewood. Material can be chipped on site and left as garden mulch.
Can dying trees be saved?
It depends on the cause. Drought stress, nutrient deficiency, and some pest conditions are treatable. We assess each case honestly and recommend treatment or removal based on prognosis.
Do you plant replacement trees after removal?
Yes. We encourage replanting and advise on appropriate species for the available space and soil.
Do you offer emergency tree services in Nairobi?
Yes — emergency call-outs for storm-damaged trees and hazardous situations. Contact us on our emergency line for urgent tree work.