Tree care · Mountain West
Nevada is mostly dry desert, with very hot summers in the south around Las Vegas and colder, snowier winters in the north and the Sierra foothills. Desert trees, palms and irrigated shade trees are common in the south, and pines and cottonwoods in the north. Water, heat and wind drive most tree care.
Trees that commonly grow or are often planted here. The storm risk is our plain rating for the species as a whole, not an inspection of your tree.
Prosopis glandulosa
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesParkinsonia florida
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesWashingtonia robusta
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPhoenix canariensis
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesPistacia chinensis
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesEucalyptus spp.
Storm risk high
Care and removal notesPinus edulis
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesPinus ponderosa
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesPopulus deltoides
Storm risk high
Care and removal notesGleditsia triacanthos
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesUlmus parvifolia
Storm risk low
Care and removal notesPopulus tremuloides
Storm risk medium
Care and removal notesSee every species in the tree library.
Widely known concerns in this part of the country. If you see signs, ask a certified arborist or your state extension office. Ranges change, so check your state's official maps.
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Strong winds and summer thunderstorms with flash floods are the main risks, with snow in the north in winter. Wildfire season in the north often runs from summer into fall.
Main storm months: July to September for thunderstorms and flash floods; June to October for wildfire; December to March for snow in the north
After a storm, stay away from downed lines and call the utility. Call 911 if anyone is in danger. Read what to do after a storm and our storm guides.
In the hot south, avoid heavy pruning in peak summer heat and ask an arborist about palms and desert trees. In the north, late winter is a common time for dormant pruning.
Each species page lists its own best and worst times. See the month-by-month tree care calendar and when to prune.
Tree rules are set mostly by cities and counties. Many have tree or landscape rules, so check your city before removals. This is general information, not legal advice.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Read our plain guide to tree permits.
City rules we checked in Nevada, with links to the official sources. Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; short explanation, not legal advice.
See tree removal permits by city for every city we checked.
For homeowners
No state tree license found
We found no state-level license just for tree work in Nevada. Pesticide, contractor and city rules can still apply. See the Nevada state rules page for details and official links.
Get two or three written quotes. To find local pros, search Google Maps and read their reviews. Full steps in how to hire a tree service and the hiring checklist.
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For tree service owners
Honey mesquite, palo verde, palms and other desert trees are common in the south. In the north, pines, cottonwoods and aspens do well. Ask a local nursery which trees suit your area and water supply.
In the north, late winter is common. In the south, avoid heavy pruning in peak heat. Palms and desert trees have their own timing, so ask an arborist.
The Nevada State Contractors Board says tree removal and trimming does not need a licensed contractor, but planting trees does. Pesticide work needs a state license. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Keep away from broken limbs and downed lines. Call the utility about lines and 911 for danger. Then get a written quote from an insured pro.
Heat, wind and too little or too much water are common causes. Ask an arborist or your extension office to look at the tree before you change your watering.
It depends on your city or county. Some have tree or landscape rules. Call your local office first. This is general information, not legal advice.
No. Lirevon is a remote marketing team for tree service companies. We do not do tree work and we do not list or rank tree companies. To find a local insured pro, search Google Maps, read their reviews and get two or three written quotes.