Battlefield Tree Care
Deciding what to do about a big tree in your yard isn't something you do every day, and it shouldn't feel like a gamble. We make it simple and transparent with our free on-site estimate. It's important for us that your experience builds trust, lays out the plan clearly, and is even enjoyable for you from start to finish.
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“Done a great job, arrived at time they said they would, trimmed trees according to agreement, had good equipment and friendly employees. Would recommend them to anyone.”
- Free on-site estimate before any work starts
- Rated 4.9 stars across 500+ Google reviews
- Certificates of insurance will be provided
- Non-emergency estimates typically scheduled within 2-3 weeks
We have done a lot of work in Battlefield, and even more in 2025 with the windstorm that blew so many trees over in Southwest Springfield and Battlefield. We have been careful to build a reputation of caring and excellence with our customers.
How We Trim
No spikes on trims
A branch that could hit something gets lowered instead of dropped
Quality-focused in every aspect
The cleanup
How We Remove
Tree removals have a different goal
Counting the costs for tree removal
- The size and location of the trees
- How many obstacles we are working around
- Tools and equipment needed to effectively finish the job
Equipment necessary for a job well done
Nothing left behind
Why Are My Tree’s Roots Coming Up?
Roots that snake out visibly over the lawn are a pretty common (and annoying) problem in Southwest Missouri. And while the type of tree plays a part, it's the soil that makes the most difference in this area.
There are two common causes, and one of them is almost unavoidable in Battlefield's shallow, rocky ground. In this area, we stick a spade in the ground, and it hits rock within 2 inches. From my experience, I'd say a pickaxe is our spade of choice. With soil that rocky, the roots tend to take the direction of least resistance.
The second reason is soil compaction. Any tree that's next to frequent and/or heavy-weight traffic presses the air out of the soil and makes it less attractive for the roots to grow toward, as it has less air and less water. New subdivisions going in beside older acreage make compaction from construction and increased usage quite common in the greater Springfield area.
What isn't recommended is to cut or grind exposed roots around a tree, as tempting as it may be. These roots are what provide the nutrients for the tree, and cutting them can cause the tree to die out or destabilize it. If you're having trouble with your roots, invite our arborist out to take a look.
“They cut down a huge, diseased tree in my backyard that had branches overhanging my roof. Very carefully they used ropes, a variety of electric saws, and a cherry-picker crane to remove the major branches one by one without causing any damage to my house.”
Fifteen Minutes Away, Not a Special Trip
Trufast is based in Springfield, about fifteen minutes from Battlefield — one of the closest drives in our whole coverage area. Battlefield is one of the 17 southwest Missouri communities we cover, and one of the ones our crews are in most often, so an estimate here doesn’t turn into a scheduling problem.
Trufast stays owner-operated — no dispatcher hand-off, no subcontractor swap. Our ISA Certified Arborist is on staff for the calls that need a trained eye rather than just a saw.
“The trucks were here at 9:00 and gone before noon. The men went right to work and cleaned up all the debris. We were pleased with work done, would definitely call again.”
“Fast, professional and fantastic performance by this crew. I couldn’t have been happier with the job they did for me.”
“These guys worked their collective tails off removing a huge tree in our yard. They were fast, courteous and did a great cleanup after the work was done! Highly recommend!”
“Excellent work removing a tree between houses. Cleaned up afterwards better than they found it. Very professional.”
“Nice, polite young men. Got here and went to work. Trimmed up 3 old maple trees. Cleaned up all the cut limbs. Did exactly what they said they would. Will certainly call them again.”
Raised and thinned
A big front-yard tree lifted and thinned so the house, windows and walk show again. It is still a full, healthy shade tree.
Everything we do, one crew.
Tree Removal
Sectional removal for tight residential lots.
See tree removalTree Trimming
Health-driven pruning, not just a neater yard.
See tree trimmingStump Grinding
3–6 inches below grade, chips or topsoil on request.
See stump grindingEmergency Storm Response
Call anytime, priority scheduling once connected.
See emergency storm responseArborist Services
An ISA Certified Arborist for tree health and risk questions.
See arborist servicesNamed for a Battle, Built on Rocky Ground
Battlefield is situated right at Springfield’s southwestern edge. If one doesn't know where Springfield ends and where Battlefield begins, it's easy to move from one to the next without even realizing it. More about the town and area below.
How Battlefield got its name
Battlefield gets its name from the Civil War battle called Wilson’s Creek. This battle was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi. The town has the same Ozark plateau geology as the rest of Greene County: thin, rocky topsoil. This type of soil (if you can call it soil) is part of why root systems around here tend to run wide and shallow rather than deep.
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Older acreage next to new subdivisions
Battlefield sits quite close to Springfield and residential growth has picked up in recent years. This has caused several new subdivisions to go in alongside older neighborhoods. But Battlefield still has some established acreage that still carries the feel of the open country this area used to be not so long ago, with a lot of oak and hickory.
On the Trail of Tears route
In December 1838, Cherokee families forced west on the Trail of Tears passed through this part of Greene County, crossing from Strafford southwest toward the ground that is now the town of Battlefield. Pieces of that route are still marked today as part of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.
Fifteen minutes, not a special trip
Battlefield sits right near the middle of our service area which extends beyond it to the towns that are further away. It's a quick 15 minutes from our main yard where we keep our equipment, down 65 and west on 60.
What goes into an estimate
All estimates are in-person and on-site because it has shown over the years to be so very difficult to make sure we are in agreement about what it is to do without walking through the property and talking with our customers. In that walkthrough, we will be listing how many trees there are that need some sort of service, whether trimming or removal, and how many obstacles we have to work around, like power lines or fencing. The size of the tree, how much we're doing to every tree, how much wood has to be removed, and how difficult it is to move the brush and wood out of the property all play a part in the ultimate estimate.
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