Looking up at a tall tree with a thick, textured trunk and sprawling branches covered with green leaves, against a blue sky.

Serving Southeast Michigan and the Traverse City Region

We provide reliable, professional tree care for homes and businesses. Whether you need a hazardous tree removed or your trees expertly pruned, you can count on our insured team for prompt service and honest work.

Services

Shrub Pruning

Shrub pruning involves selective cutting that follows each plant’s natural form to reduce size, refine shape, and encourage healthy growth and flowering. We balance the plant’s natural physiology with your desired aesthetic, enhancing your landscape’s appearance while preventing interference with nearby structures and plants.
Tree Pruning

Regular pruning keep your trees healthy, attractive, and structurally sound. Our arborists remove dead or overgrown branches to improve growth, enhance appearance, and prevent potential hazards. We tailor every trim to the specific species and season to ensure long-term health and safety.
Canopy Thinning

Canopy thinning improves sunlight penetration and air circulation through selective branch removal, helping trees grow stronger and stay healthier. This process reduces wind resistance and weight on heavy limbs, lowering the risk of storm damage while preserving the tree’s natural form.
Tree Shaping

Tree shaping is the careful practice of guiding a tree’s growth to achieve a desired form while maintaining its health and structural integrity. Our arborists selectively trim branches to create balanced, visually appealing canopies that encourage strong, consistent growth for years to come.
Tree Removal

Every tree is either an asset or a liability. Our certified arborists provide thorough tree risk assessments to identify potential issues such as disease, structural weakness, or storm damage. When removal is necessary, we safely and efficiently handle the process from start to finish—protecting your property and ensuring the job is done right the first time.
Stump Grinding

After a tree is removed, stump grinding provides a safe and efficient way to eliminate the remaining stump below ground level. Our team uses specialized equipment to grind stumps into mulch, preventing regrowth and freeing up space for replanting or landscaping. This process leaves your yard clean, level, and ready for your next project.
Emergencies & Storm Damage

Severe weather can leave behind broken limbs, fallen trees, and hazardous debris. Our arborists respond quickly to assess the damage and safely remove downed or unstable trees using the proper equipment and techniques. We take pride in providing reliable, fairly priced service and never inflate our rates after storms or emergencies.

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Our Story

After earning his bachelor’s degree in Forestry from Michigan State University, Jim Gordon founded Gordon’s Tree & Shrub in 1989. What began as a small, local operation has grown into a successful family business built on expertise, hard work, and a lasting commitment to quality tree care. Most recently, Jim’s son expanded the business to Northern Michigan, proudly serving homeowners and businesses throughout the Traverse City area.

Our Core Service Areas

We proudly serve homeowners, businesses, and municipalities across Michigan, from our roots in Southeast Michigan to our recent expansion into the Traverse City region.

Commerce Twp. Office

Proudly Serving: Oakland County and surrounding communities, including Rochester Hills, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, and Clarkston.

Phone: (248) 685-0767

Email: gordonstreeshrub@gmail.com

Mailing Address: PO Box 275, Union Lake, MI 48387

Traverse City Office

Proudly Serving: Traverse City, Interlochen, Grawn, Lake Ann, Kingsley, Suttons Bay, and the greater Grand Traverse, Benzie, and Leelanau County region.

Phone: (947) 267-1510

Email: devin@gordonstreeandshrub.com

Mailing Address: PO Box 63, Interlochen, MI 49643

Reviews

"I use them all the time. I really like them. Their knowledge and honesty towards what needs to be done stand out the most to me. The cost of their service is very fair."
"I have been using Gordon's Tree and Shrub company since 1994! Mr. Gordon is always here when the work is done and closely supervises the others. They take their time, and are extremely particular about meeting my expectations (which I have to admit are rather high). They clean up extremely well afterwards."
“I've been using Jim's company since about 2000. I've always been happy with the work he and his crews have done around our house. Normally the work consists of trimming bushes and shrubbery with some larger limbs removed periodically. The work done is always professional and they clean up well then they're finished. His opinion is valued in helping to maintain our property."
“They always do a good job. The owner took Forestry at Michigan State. He really respects the tree. They don't just start hacking off limbs. The crew is always careful. They are professional and pleasant to deal with."
"This is the second year I have used Gordon's and I highly recommend them. The owner is very competent and does not try to push additional unnecessary work during the estimate. They do great work and my trees looked wonderful after they were done (as did the work they did for me last year)."