Complete tree services in Ryde
Arborist Chris Allchin and his team at Banksia Arborcare deliver professional tree care for residents and businesses throughout the Ryde region. With a strong focus on safety, customer service and environmentally responsible practices, Chris is committed to helping clients keep their gardens thriving and their trees in top condition.
Meet Chris Allchin – Horticulturist and Arborist
Chris is a qualified arborist with over eight years of formal study in arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping. He began working in horticulture in 1986 and established Banksia Arborcare in 1996.
With decades of hands-on experience, Chris provides practical advice on species selection—particularly natives well suited to the Ryde area—along with proven solutions for a wide range of tree and garden needs.
Arborist Reports: Chris no longer prepares reports himself but can connect you with trusted local specialists who do. Contact Chris for assistance.
Tree Removal Ryde
Safe and professional tree removal
Trees can decline over time, suffer disease, or become structurally unsound. Their roots may also interfere with foundations or underground services, and sometimes new building or landscaping projects mean a tree has to be removed. When pruning won’t solve the problem, complete removal is often the best choice.
Ryde Council approval
Not sure whether approval is required, Chris can guide you through the Ryde Council tree removal process, including information on protected and exempt species.
Start-to-finish service
From large removals to difficult sites, Chris and his team manage every job with care, grinding the stump and leaving your property clean and ready for its next stage. Their strong focus on safety ensures minimal impact on your home and neighbours.
Tree Trimming Ryde
Enhance light, views and safety
Tree trimming helps open views, let more sunlight into your property, improve a tree’s shape, and remove unsafe or diseased branches. However, it’s dangerous work that should always be handled by a qualified arborist. Done correctly, trimming promotes healthy growth and improves airflow within the canopy.
Why qualifications matter
Banksia Arborcare follows industry standards and carries full public liability insurance, giving you peace of mind that the work is carried out safely and correctly.
Beware of cheap quotes
Tree work is unregulated, which means anyone with a chainsaw can advertise services. Bargain prices often mean no insurance, unqualified staff, or poor techniques that weaken your trees and create costly issues later.
Risks of poor trimming
Incorrect pruning can stress trees, leave unhealed wounds, invite pests, unbalance canopies, or reduce a tree’s ability to photosynthesise. In some cases, it can even kill the tree. Chris offers clear, practical advice to ensure your trees remain safe and healthy.
Tree Pruning Ryde
Keeping trees healthy and manageable
Regular pruning ensures trees provide shade, privacy and beauty without becoming a hazard. Overgrown branches can block driveways, gutters, or powerlines, while storm-damaged branches can pose serious risks.
Advice you can rely on
We take the time to understand your concerns, explain the available options, and help you decide whether pruning or removal is the right solution. We also provide hazard assessments and guidance on tree selection to suit your property, wildlife and garden goals.
Australian Standard pruning
We prune according to AS 4373 (Pruning of Amenity Trees) to safeguard structure, encourage healthy regrowth and reduce risks. Whether improving light, views or tidying palms, every job is completed to professional standards.
Tree Stump Grinding Ryde
Fast, clean and reliable
Removing a tree is only part of the process. Leaving a stump can attract pests, create trip hazards and get in the way of new planting or paving. We grind stumps quickly and safely, producing useful garden mulch and leaving your site clean and ready for its next use.
Our approach is environmentally conscious, and Chris can recommend suitable replacement species that complement your garden and lifestyle.
TREE PROBLEMS? Contact Chris for advice.
To discuss tree removal, prunning and trimming, contact Chris Allchin for advice. Chris is a qualified arborist and has undertaken 8 years of study in arboriculture, horticulture and landscaping. Chris is passionate about the environment and is always happy to impart his expertise in plant care to his clients. The team at Banksia Arborcare services the Ryde area, Hornsby Shire, Upper North Shore, Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, and North Sydney 7 days a week.
Ryde service areas: Denistone, Denistone East, Denistone West, East Ryde, Gladesville (part), Macquarie Park, Marsfield, Meadowbank, Melrose Park, North Ryde, Putney, Ryde, Tennyson Point, West Ryde