Pruning above flowering dogwoods
Thinning and deadwood removal in tall pines and oaks without damaging the dogwoods and ornamentals growing beneath them.

Expanded service area · East Texas
Yes—APPEX Tree Service serves Palestine, Athens, Frankston and surrounding communities in Anderson and Henderson counties. We offer tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, storm cleanup, land clearing and debris removal as part of our expanded East Texas service territory.
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Local tree conditions
Palestine is known for its Texas Dogwood Trails, where flowering dogwoods grow beneath tall pines and hardwoods. Protecting those understory trees means pruning and removing larger trees carefully, so the canopy above does not crush what grows below.
Around Athens and Frankston, lake and rural properties often have trees leaning over water, docks and driveways. View pruning, deadwood removal and taking down storm-damaged trees before they fail are the most common needs.
Common trees
Pines, oaks and sweetgums, with flowering dogwoods in the understory.
Property types
Historic in-town lots, lake properties and rural acreage.
Coverage
Anderson and Henderson counties: Palestine, Athens, Frankston.
Typical projects
Thinning and deadwood removal in tall pines and oaks without damaging the dogwoods and ornamentals growing beneath them.
Selective thinning and limb raising to open water views around Athens-area lakes while keeping trees healthy.
Removing storm-damaged or leaning trees on lake and rural lots before they fail onto structures.
Services
Every APPEX service is available here. The highlighted three are what Palestine & Athens property owners ask for most.
Careful pruning that protects dogwoods and ornamentals below large trees.
Learn about tree trimming & pruningRemoving trees leaning over homes, docks and driveways on lake and rural lots.
Learn about tree removalGrinding 8–12 inches below grade so yards and lake lots can be replanted.
Learn about stump grindingFallen trees, broken limbs and storm debris cleared.
Learn about storm cleanupBrush, lot, fence-line and acreage clearing.
Learn about land clearingLimbs, logs and brush piles hauled away.
Learn about debris removalSeasonal guide
Schedule work on overhead trees before spring so heavy limbs are not lowered through dogwoods in full bloom.
Palestine's dogwoods flower under the forest canopy—a reminder to plan drop zones that protect understory trees.
Clear limbs over docks, boat ramps and driveways before heavy summer use and storm season.
Serving your area
For Palestine, Athens and Frankston we often work on established in-town lots and lake properties. Photos of the tree and what sits beneath it—gardens, docks or dogwoods—help us plan rigging so we can protect what matters on the work day.
Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sun: Closed
FAQ
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Call or message our team, Mon–Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Yes. Palestine, Athens and Frankston are part of APPEX Tree Service's expanded East Texas service area in Anderson and Henderson counties, served from our Fort Worth base.
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