NAICS Code for Tree Service
The NAICS code for tree service is 561730, Landscaping Services. Tree trimming, removal, pruning, tree surgery and arborist services are all listed under 561730, Landscaping Services, including brush trimming along overhead utility lines. There is no separate tree service code. A frequent mistake is picking the logging code 113310, which is for harvesting timber, not tree care.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561730 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 113310 Logging | You cut and sell timber (logging) rather than care for trees on someone else's property. | 500 employees or fewer |
| 238910 Site Preparation Contractors | You clear land for construction, which is site preparation. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 115310 Support Activities for Forestry | Your work is forest firefighting or other forestry support. | $11.5 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- Open federal contracts, top buyers and winners for this kind of work
- NAICS code for a landscaping business (also 561730)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for tree service?
The NAICS code for tree service is 561730, Landscaping Services. Tree trimming, removal, pruning, tree surgery and arborist services are all listed under 561730, Landscaping Services, including brush trimming along overhead utility lines. There is no separate tree service code. A frequent mistake is picking the logging code 113310, which is for harvesting timber, not tree care.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561730?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561730 with $9.5 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.