Tree Service Company in Princeton and Central New Jersey
Jireh Landscaping & Tree Service has served Central New Jersey homeowners and businesses for 14 years, providing tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, land clearing, and 24/7 emergency tree service. We are a family-owned and minority-owned company accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and every job is backed by our licensed, bonded, and insured crews.
Tree Services We Provide Across
Central New Jersey
About Jireh Landscaping & Tree Service
Jireh Landscaping & Tree Service is a family-owned and minority-owned company that has worked in Central New Jersey for 14 years. We built our reputation on straightforward communication, careful work around homes and landscaping, and crews who treat every property like it is their own. Our accreditation with the Tree Care Industry Association and the International Society of Arboriculture reflects an ongoing commitment to training and safety standards, not a one-time credential.
We are OSHA certified, and every technician who climbs a tree or runs equipment on your property has been trained to the safety standards those organizations require. That training, combined with 14 years of hands-on experience in the specific conditions of Central Jersey, from tight suburban lots to older neighborhoods with mature canopy, is what allows us to take on tree work that less experienced crews turn away.
Why Central Jersey Property Owners Choose Jireh
Attention to Detail
Top-Notch Equipment
Property Left Clean and Pristine
On-Time Arrival
Workmanship Guarantee
Storm Damage Repair and Insurance Billing
Senior, Teacher, and First-Responder Discounts
Communities We Serve Across Central New Jersey
Mercer County
- Princeton (08540)
- West Windsor / Princeton Junction (08540, 08550)
- East Windsor (08520, 08550)
- Cranbury (08512)
Middlesex County
- East Brunswick (08816)
- Old Bridge (08857)
- Monroe Township (08831)
- Edison (08817, 08820, 08837)
- North Brunswick (08902)
- South Brunswick (08824, 08852)
- Woodbridge (07067, 07095)
- Metuchen (08840)
- Sayreville (08859)
Somerset County
- Somerset (08873)
- Hillsborough (08844)
Monmouth County
- Marlboro Township (07751,07746)
- Manalapan Township (07726, 07728)
- Holmdel Township (07733)
Ocean County
- Jackson Township (08527)
Tree Removal Permits in Princeton and Central Jersey
Tree removal rules vary by municipality across Central New Jersey, and Princeton’s requirements changed significantly in late 2025. Under Princeton’s updated tree ordinance, the diameter threshold requiring a removal permit was lowered from 8 inches to 6 inches, measured at breast height. Ornamental and evergreen trees 10 feet or taller are also covered, and replacement tree ratios were increased for approved removals.
- What still requires a permit: removal of a tree at or above the 6-inch DBH threshold, including dead, dying, or ash trees affected by emerald ash borer, though fees and replacement requirements are often waived for hazard removals.
- What does not require a permit: routine pruning, as long as the work does not irreparably damage the tree.
- Why this matters: removing a covered tree without a permit is a violation subject to penalties under the ordinance. We handle the application process as part of the job in Princeton and can tell you upfront whether your tree falls under the current threshold.
Other Central Jersey municipalities set their own thresholds and application requirements. We confirm the applicable rule for your specific town before any removal begins.
What Does Tree Service Cost in Central New Jersey?
Every property and every tree is different, so we provide a free on-site estimate before any work begins. In general, pricing depends on the tree’s height and trunk diameter, its condition, how close it is to a home or power line, and whether the job requires a bucket truck, a spider lift, or climbing access. Emergency and storm-damage removals typically cost more than a scheduled job because of the short notice and added risk. The only way to get an accurate number for your property is a free estimate, which we provide with no obligation.
Common Trees We Care for in Central New Jersey
Central New Jersey’s tree canopy includes a mix of native hardwoods and long-established ornamental species:
- Northern Red Oak, New Jersey’s state tree, common throughout Mercer and Somerset counties.
- White Oak, a long-lived hardwood found across the region’s older neighborhoods.
- Pin Oak, frequently planted as a street and yard tree in Central Jersey suburbs.
- Red Maple, one of the most common trees in New Jersey, known for fast growth and fall color.
- Norway Maple, a widely planted shade tree in older suburban developments.
- Tulip Poplar, one of the tallest native hardwoods in the eastern United States, common in Central Jersey woodlots.
- American Sycamore, easily identified by its mottled bark, often found near streams and larger properties.
- Sweetgum, recognizable by its star-shaped leaves and spiked seed pods.
- White Ash, a species under significant pressure from emerald ash borer throughout the region.
- Eastern White Pine, the most common large conifer in New Jersey landscapes.
Helpful Resources for Central Jersey Property Owners
- Princeton Tree Removal Permit Information, details on the current Princeton tree ordinance, permit thresholds, and application process.
- New Jersey Board of Tree Experts, the state licensing body for tree care businesses and licensed tree experts.
- NJ Emerald Ash Borer Information, state updates on emerald ash borer detections and ash tree management.
- New Jersey 811, required call-before-you-dig service for any stump grinding or land clearing project.
- Tree Care Industry Association, verify our accreditation and review industry safety standards.
- International Society of Arboriculture, verify arborist credentials and review tree care standards.
