Maribyrnong Tree Removal & Pruning
Tree and palm removal and expert pruning in Maribyrnong by a qualified, insured arborist — free quotes, 7 days a week.
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Tree removal and pruning in Maribyrnong, done properly
Aps Tree Removal has been taking down and pruning trees in Maribyrnong and across Melbourne’s inner west for over 16 years. Api Mariner, a qualified arborist, quotes every job himself, and the crew that turns up is the crew he leads — with the climbing gear, rigging and chipper to handle anything from a dead street-side gum to a palm wedged between two fences.
The nearest suburbs we also cover are Aberfeldie (about a kilometre), Maidstone (2 km), Ascot Vale (2 km), so a job in Maribyrnong is often paired with one next door. 1 of the reviews on this site are from customers in Aberfeldie, Maidstone and Ascot Vale, next door to Maribyrnong.
Crown reductions are measured, not guessed. We agree the finished height and spread with you, cut back to suitable growth points so the tree recovers with a natural shape, and never “top” a tree — a topped tree regrows weak, fast and dangerous, and ends up costing more.
Pruning is about the right cut, not the most cuts. We remove deadwood and hazard limbs, lift the canopy off roofs, sheds and driveways, thin a dense crown so wind moves through it instead of pushing on it, and clear power-line and neighbour boundaries. Trees pruned properly stay healthy and need less attention; trees hacked back sprout weak regrowth and become a bigger problem in Maribyrnong gardens within a couple of seasons.
Tree Removal & Pruning in Maribyrnong — what we do
Hazardous tree removal
Dead, leaning, split or storm-damaged trees taken down in sections.
Palm removal
Cocos, cotton and date palms removed trunk and all.
Hazard & clearance pruning
Deadwood out, canopy lifted off roofs, lines and boundaries.
Crown thinning & shaping
Wind through the canopy, light into the garden, the tree kept.
A tip from Api
Autumn and winter are the best time to book pruning in Maribyrnong: deciduous trees are bare, so the structure is easy to read, and the wounds seal before the growing season. Removals we do year-round.
The full service pages: Tree & Palm Removal and Tree Pruning — every one available in Maribyrnong.
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Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Maribyrnong?
Before anything is cut in Maribyrnong, the permit question comes first, and the answer depends on Maribyrnong City Council.
Maribyrnong does not run a size-based local law for private trees. What it protects is the Significant Tree Register adopted in September 2021 — 73 individual trees and three pairs on private land, identified by community nomination and assessed by independent arborists — through permanent planning-scheme controls (Amendment C163).
If a tree is on the register, removal or significant pruning needs a planning permit. The register and map are on the council site, and the planning team on 9688 0200 can confirm a particular address.
The state canopy-tree clause applies across the residential zones, so a large tree near the street or rear boundary needs a permit regardless of the register.
Source: Maribyrnong City Council — trees on private property, 9688 0200. Read 13 September 2026; councils change their local laws, so Api checks the current rule when he quotes.
Across Victoria since 15 September 2025
Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees
A canopy tree is a tree more than 5 m tall, with a trunk circumference over 0.5 m at 1.4 m above the ground and a canopy at least 4 m across. In a residential zone a planning permit is needed to remove, destroy or lop one in a residential zone if the lot is vacant, or, where there is an existing house, if any part of the trunk is within 6 m of the narrowest street frontage or 4.5 m of the rear boundary.
Dead trees, emergency and safety works, maintenance pruning and listed weed species are exempt; councils usually condition a permit on planting a replacement canopy tree, and most decide these through VicSmart in about ten business days.
What this means for you: tell Api where the tree sits on the block and he will tell you whether a permit is needed before anything is cut — and where one is, we can prepare the arborist assessment the application needs.
Tree removal jobs by Api and the crew
Real jobs, real photos — Api, the crew and the truck, across Melbourne’s inner west. Nothing staged, nothing stock.
What customers near Maribyrnong say
Tory
Aberfeldie · July 2020
Api was professional, friendly and did a great job pruning several large shrubs and trees.
Tree removal around Maribyrnong
The same crew, the same day rates, in the suburbs next door:
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Tree services made easy
At Aps Tree Removal, we simplify the tree and hedge removal experience with a clear, step-by-step approach.
Contact us
Want to learn more? Call 0422 856 090 or send the form and speak with Api.
Get a quote
Getting a quote is quick, easy, and free.
On-site inspection
A quick, thorough site assessment — species, access and risks.
Professional removal
Clean and safe work, chipped and cleaned up — no mess, no hassle.
What clients across Melbourne’s inner west say
Pierre Macquet
26 Aug 2023
Excellent work nice and tidy relable
Amy
26 Aug 2023
I had some large trees at the front of my property that needed to be removed and also two small stumps . I contacted Ap’s tree removal on Wednesday an…
Ramesh
13 Aug 2023 · Werribee
I had 10 pine trees at my property which I planned to remove. I did a google search and found Aps Tree Removal. Api has quoted a very reasonable price…
Fiona Kennett
26 July 2023
Api was easy to deal with - prompt service - professional and good price - left the site clean and tidy - highly recommend
mckay sione
26 July 2023
Good honest workers, with quality outcome 👍 would definitely recommend to friends and family
Cam Rowe
26 July 2023
Api and his guys were great. Very happy with his service
Maria O'Leary
26 July 2023
Api and the team did a great job trimming my ginormous oak tree and other trees in my garden. They arrived on time, discussed with me what needed to b…
Fuyao Liu
26 July 2023
all jobs did very professional. Affordable price, good services. Hope this review can help other people needed .
Shane Gardiner
26 July 2023
Api and his team tackled a 20m high gum tree situated in very precarious position on my property and to watch the boys bring it down piece by piece wa…
Dion Eden
26 July 2023
I'm a freelance arborist and have contracted for Api several times, I haven't got one bad thing to say about the bloke. Api is as genuine and hard wor…
bert natural
26 July 2023
Got the job done! They arrived on time, trimmed the pine trees for a good hedge - looks neat, and tidied up after the job was done. Would recommend th…
Dean Crupi
26 July 2023
great work, back yard looks amazing and left the yard nice and clean . will use again A+++
Maribyrnong Tree Removal & Pruning — common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Maribyrnong?
Only if the tree is one of the 73 individual trees and three pairs on the Maribyrnong Significant Tree Register (2021), which now carry permanent planning controls, or if it is a canopy tree near a boundary under the state-wide clause. Otherwise there is no council size rule for private trees in Maribyrnong. Across Victoria, Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees also applies since 15 September 2025: a planning permit is needed to remove, destroy or lop one in a residential zone if the lot is vacant, or, where there is an existing house, if any part of the trunk is within 6 m of the narrowest street frontage or 4.5 m of the rear boundary. Api checks both at the quote.
How much does tree removal cost in Maribyrnong?
There is no price list because no two trees are the same. What moves the number is height, spread, what is underneath the tree, how far the chipper is from it, and whether the stump is included. Send photos or call 0422 856 090 and Api will come out to Maribyrnong and quote it properly, at no charge.
How long does it take?
Usually inside a fortnight, sooner if the tree is dangerous. We do not double-book: when the crew is in Maribyrnong, it is on your job.
Can you get in if the access is tight?
Yes — we do it every week in Maribyrnong. Rigging, hand-carrying and a compact chipper on the street cover almost every side path in the area.
What happens to the waste?
All of it — branches through the chipper, trunk in rounds on the truck, the yard raked and blown. If you want mulch or firewood, tell Api and we stack it where you like.
Can you save the tree instead of removing it?
Frequently. Most “this tree has to go” calls end with a prune, because the real problem was a limb over the roof or a canopy blocking light. A structurally sound tree is worth keeping, and Api says so when it is.