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What We Offer
From initial assessment through long-term native restoration, we provide comprehensive buckthorn management tailored to your property.
Every engagement follows the same proven four-step process.
We walk your property, identify species present, and map the full extent of the invasion.
We cut and remove all buckthorn by hand or machine, hauling away debris and clearing every stem.
Cut stumps are treated immediately with targeted herbicide to block regrowth at the source.
We help restore cleared areas with native trees and plants to prevent recolonization long-term.
Each service is available individually or as part of a complete management program.
Not sure how serious your buckthorn situation is? We offer on-site evaluations to identify the species present, estimate the extent of the invasion, and recommend the most cost-effective approach, with a written quote included.
We mechanically remove common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) of all sizes, from dense multi-stem shrubs to established trees. After cutting, we apply a cut-stump herbicide treatment to prevent resprouting.
Removal alone is not enough. Buckthorn is one of the most resilient invasive plants in the Midwest. Without proper treatment, cut stumps can resprout dozens of times and seed bank in the soil persists for years. Our treatment programs are designed to stop it for good.
Removing buckthorn is only the first step. Without active restoration, cleared areas can be quickly recolonized by new seedlings or other invasives. We help property owners establish native trees, shrubs, and ground cover to permanently reclaim the space — and we can help coordinate with local incentive programs to offset costs.
Glenview Residents
The Village of Glenview offers a 50% cost-share reimbursement — up to $300 — for eligible tree plantings on private residential property. Glenview residents who complete buckthorn removal can stack this with the Village's Buckthorn Removal Incentive Program for additional savings.
Questions? Contact treeincentive@glenview.il.us or call (847) 904-4536.
Species marked Native are native to Illinois. Deciduous trees must be 1.5–3" caliper; evergreens must be 5–7' in height. Other species may qualify with prior Village approval.
Amelanchier laevis
Ostrya virginiana
Carpinus caroliniana
Tilia americana
Cotinus obovatus
Taxodium distichum
Viburnum prunifolium
Quercus macrocarpa
Halesia caroliniana
Catalpa spp.
Quercus muehlenbergii
Aesculus hippocastanum
Abies concolor
Cornus mas
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Aesculus glabra 'J.N. Select'
Ulmus 'Frontier,' 'Morton Glossy'
Ulmus procera
Quercus robur
Fagus sylvatica
Platanus × acerifolia 'Morton Circle'
Ginkgo biloba 'Magyar' / 'Princeton Sentry'
Celtis occidentalis
Crataegus spp.
Carya spp.
Syringa reticulata
Zelkova serrata
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Gymnocladus dioicus
Pinus flexilis
Acer griseum
Picea omorika
Quercus imbricaria
Celtis laevigata
Quercus bicolor
Program eligibility, species, and funding are subject to change. Always verify current details directly with the Village of Glenview before purchasing trees.
We primarily serve Lake County and Northern Cook County, Illinois.
If you're outside our primary service area, don't hesitate to reach out. We consider requests from surrounding communities and are happy to discuss your project.