Tree Busters is a locally owned and operated business in Denver, Colorado, specializing in the identification and removal of Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This invasive tree species is a fast-growing nuisance that threatens native ecosystems, damages infrastructure, and invites pests like the spotted lanternfly. Let us help you reclaim your yard or land from this invasive threat.
We proudly serve Denver and surrounding Colorado cities:
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive species native to China. It spreads aggressively through root suckers and seeds, displacing native plants and damaging structures with its extensive root system.
This tree damages foundations, sidewalks, pipes, and kills surrounding plant life by releasing toxins. It also attracts spotted lanternflies, a serious pest.
We use a combination of mechanical removal and eco-safe herbicides to eliminate both the tree and its root system. Simply cutting it down is not enough — we make sure it doesn’t grow back.
Yes! Contact us to schedule a free on-site estimate in the Denver area. We’ll evaluate your situation and provide a detailed removal plan.
Absolutely. Tree Busters is fully licensed, insured, and experienced in handling invasive species in residential and commercial environments.
📞 Phone: (720) 441-2752
📧 Email: treebustersco@gmail.com
📍 Based in: Denver, Colorado
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Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) may sound poetic, but it’s one of the most destructive and fast-spreading invasive species in the United States — and Denver is no exception. If you’ve noticed a rapidly growing tree with smooth bark, foul-smelling leaves, and long compound leaflets on your property, you may be hosting a silent invader.
Tree of Heaven is not just another weed. It outcompetes native plants, poisons the soil with allelopathic chemicals, and aggressively spreads by seed and root suckers. Once it establishes, it forms dense thickets that kill off biodiversity and choke out native trees and shrubs.
This tree’s root system is strong enough to break through sidewalks, sewer lines, retaining walls, foundations, and driveways. Ignoring it means paying far more later in structural repairs and emergency removal. Its unchecked growth can even devalue your property.
Tree of Heaven is the preferred host of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, a highly destructive pest that devastates agricultural crops and ornamental trees. If Tree of Heaven is present, it's only a matter of time before these pests show up too.
Cutting down a Tree of Heaven without professional treatment will only make things worse. The tree responds by rapidly producing root suckers — potentially creating dozens more trees within weeks. Proper removal requires a strategic combination of physical removal and systemic herbicide treatment.
At Tree Busters, we’ve dealt with thousands of Tree of Heaven infestations across the Denver metro area. Our expert team can identify, assess, and fully remove this dangerous invader from your property — roots and all.
Don't wait. If you see signs of Tree of Heaven, contact us immediately before the damage spreads. Your property, your plants, and your neighborhood will thank you.