Need a tree service in Polk County, Nebraska? Polk County is south of Columbus, across the Platte River. We serve Osceola, the county seat, along with Stromsburg, Shelby, and the farms and acreages in between.
The Platte River forms the northern border of Polk County. South of the river, the county is mostly farm ground with small towns, farmstead groves, and windbreaks. The towns have established neighborhoods with mature shade trees that have been growing for generations.
Towns We Serve in Polk County
Do not see your town? If you are in Polk County, we cover it. Give us a call.
Tree Services in Polk County
- Tree removal for dead, hazardous, and unwanted trees of any size
- Tree pruning and trimming for deadwood, clearance, and healthier structure
- Stump grinding to take stumps below ground so you can reseed or replant
- Storm damage cleanup for fallen trees, split trunks, and broken limbs
- Trunk and soil injections for emerald ash borer, insects, disease, and yellowing leaves
- Cabling and bracing to support weak forks and heavy limbs
- Tree planting for shade trees, evergreens, and windbreaks
- Land clearing for lots, fence lines, pastures, and overgrown acreages
Common Tree Problems in Polk County
- Mature shade trees in town that need pruning or have become a hazard
- Farmstead groves and windbreaks filling with dead trees
- Emerald ash borer in ash trees across the county
- Storm damage from high winds and ice
A certified arborist can tell you which of these problems can be treated and which trees are better removed. That is part of every free estimate.
Why Polk County Homeowners Choose Vaughn Tree Care
- A certified arborist on every job. Owner Ted Vaughn is a certified arborist and a member of the Nebraska Arborists Association.
- Licensed and fully insured. Your property is protected, and so is our crew.
- Honest advice. If a tree can be saved, we will tell you.
- Complete cleanup. We leave your property clean when the job is done.
How It Works
- Call, text, or send a message. Tell us what is going on with your trees.
- Free estimate. We come out, look at the trees, and give you a clear, written price.
- The work. Our crew completes the job safely, with mats under our equipment to protect your lawn.
- Cleanup. Brush is chipped, wood is hauled away, and the area is raked and blown clean.
Polk County Tree Service FAQ
Do you offer free estimates in Polk County?
Yes. Estimates are free anywhere in Polk County.
Do you come out to Polk County for small jobs?
Yes. Whether it is one tree or a whole windbreak, estimates are free anywhere in Polk County.
Can you help with storm damage in Polk County?
Yes. We remove fallen and broken trees and clean up storm debris. If a tree is on a power line, call your electric utility first and stay clear. See our storm damage cleanup page for more.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Vaughn Tree Care LLC is licensed and fully insured.
Call or text (308) 331-0367 for a free estimate anywhere in Polk County.









