Tree Service in Lewisville, NC — Privacy Trees, Trimming & Stump Grinding

Lewisville homeowners deal with the same tree challenges as anywhere in the Piedmont Triad — overgrown hedges, failing Leyland Cypress rows, leftover stumps, and maturing trees that are starting to crowd rooflines and fences. What's harder to find is a local tree service that knows the area, gives honest quotes, and shows up when scheduled.

Piedmont Privacy Trees is based in Lexington, NC and provides professional tree service in Lewisville, NC and across Forsyth County. We specialize in privacy tree installation, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding and removal, tree transplanting, and landscaping services for residential properties throughout the region.

Tree Services We Provide in Lewisville, NC

Privacy Trees for Lewisville, NC Yards

If you're searching for privacy trees in Lewisville, NC, you're in good company. Lewisville neighborhoods tend to have tight lot layouts, mature trees that have outgrown their original positions, and a mix of older hedges that need replacing alongside new construction properties that need coverage built from scratch.

The best privacy trees for Lewisville share a few key traits: they stay green year-round, tolerate the Piedmont's clay-heavy soil, and reach screening height without requiring excessive maintenance. The top species we install in the Lewisville area include:

Green Giant Arborvitae

Our most-recommended species for Lewisville properties right now. Green Giant grows 3–5 feet per year, reaches 30–40 feet at maturity, and holds up significantly better than Leyland Cypress in this climate. It's disease-resistant, tolerates a range of soil conditions, and provides dense year-round screening. If you're replacing a failing Leyland Cypress hedge, Green Giant Arborvitae is the upgrade. Read more about how the species compare in our Arborvitae vs. Leyland Cypress vs. Green Giant guide.

Emerald Green Arborvitae

The right choice for narrower Lewisville lots where width matters. Emerald Green stays more compact and columnar — rarely exceeding 4 feet wide — making it ideal for tight side yards and property lines where a larger species would eventually crowd neighboring trees or structures. Learn more in our Emerald Green Arborvitae vs. Leyland Cypress comparison.

Nellie Stevens Holly

An increasingly popular alternative in the Piedmont Triad that's gaining traction as Leyland Cypress disease continues to be a problem. Nellie Stevens Holly is deer-resistant, grows 2–3 feet per year, and maintains dense, glossy evergreen foliage year-round. Excellent choice for Lewisville yards with deer pressure or drainage challenges where arborvitae can struggle.

Tree Trimming in Lewisville, NC

Regular tree trimming in Lewisville is essential for properties with established hardwood trees — oak, hickory, and sweetgum are all common in Forsyth County and can develop heavy, overhanging limbs over time. Annual or biennial trimming removes deadwood before it becomes a hazard, keeps growth away from rooflines and power lines, and extends the life of the tree significantly.

For privacy hedges specifically, early shaping in the first three to five years makes a lasting difference in how full and even the hedge looks at maturity. Hedges left to grow unchecked in the early years often develop uneven structure that's much harder to correct later. If you're dealing with a thinning or patchy hedge, trimming alone may not be the fix — it's worth having us take a look before committing to a plan.

Curious about pricing? See our full breakdown in the tree trimming cost guide for the Lexington and Piedmont Triad area.

Stump Grinding in Lewisville, NC

Old stumps are one of the most common issues we see on Lewisville properties — especially on lots where trees were removed years ago and the stump was simply left behind. Beyond the cosmetic problem, decaying stumps attract termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-boring insects, and many species will continue to send up new shoots from the root base for years if left in place.

Professional stump grinding in Lewisville takes 30–90 minutes per stump, removes the visible stump to below grade, and eliminates the regrowth and pest risk. The resulting wood chip mixture can be used as mulch or filled and seeded over for a clean lawn surface.

For more detail on what drives stump grinding costs in this area, see our stump grinding cost guide.

Common Tree Issues We See in Lewisville Yards

Leyland Cypress Decline

Leyland Cypress disease — primarily Seiridium canker and Botryosphaeria dieback — is widespread across the Piedmont Triad and Forsyth County. If your hedge is showing brown patches, dying limbs on one side, or progressive decline from the inside out, the trees may be beyond saving. We assess Leyland Cypress hedges honestly and recommend replacement only when it's actually necessary. If you're seeing these symptoms, our post on why Leyland Cypress trees are dying in this region is a useful starting point.

Trees Too Close to Structures

In established Lewisville neighborhoods, it's common to find trees planted 10–20 years ago that have since grown too close to foundations, driveways, or fences. Tree transplanting is often the best option for healthy trees that just need to be relocated — it preserves years of growth rather than starting over with a new planting.

Overgrown or Uneven Hedges

Privacy hedges that were planted without a trimming plan often grow unevenly — dense at the top, gappy in the middle, or thicker on one side than the other. Corrective pruning can help restore shape and density, but timing and technique matter. Our tree trimming guide explains when and how to trim different species for the best results.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tree Service in Lewisville, NC