Need a tree service in Colfax County, Nebraska? Colfax County is our neighbor to the east. We work in Schuyler, the county seat, and in the towns, farms, and acreages across the rest of the county.
The Platte River runs along the southern edge of Colfax County, and the river bottoms near Schuyler and Richland are full of big cottonwoods and willows. The rest of the county is mostly farm ground, dotted with windbreaks and farmstead groves that have been standing for generations.
Towns We Serve in Colfax County
- Tree service in Schuyler, NE
- Tree service in Clarkson, NE
- Tree service in Howells, NE
- Tree service in Richland, NE
Do not see your town? If you are in Colfax County, we cover it. Give us a call.
Tree Services in Colfax 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 Colfax County
- Large cottonwoods near the river that drop heavy limbs and are hard to remove safely without the right equipment
- Old farmstead windbreaks filling with dead trees and volunteer growth
- Storm damage from summer thunderstorms and winter ice
- Emerald ash borer in ash trees planted in town and on farmsteads
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 Colfax 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.
Colfax County Tree Service FAQ
Do you offer free estimates in Colfax County?
Yes. Estimates are free anywhere in Colfax County.
Do you work on farmstead windbreaks in Colfax County?
Yes. We remove dead and declining trees from windbreaks, clean out overgrown rows, and grind stumps so you can replant.
Can you help with storm damage in Colfax 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 Colfax County.









