About Tree Frog Phil
Experienced Arborist Proudly Serving Southland
Tree Frog Phil provides professional tree services throughout Southland, helping homeowners, lifestyle property owners, farms and businesses keep their trees healthy, safe and well maintained. Based in Invercargill, Phil combines decades of hands-on experience with a genuine passion for trees, delivering reliable workmanship and honest advice on every project. Whether you need a hazardous tree removed, routine pruning or urgent assistance after a storm, you can count on Tree Frog Phil for safe, efficient and professional tree care.
Phil's Story
Phil's journey in the tree industry began at just 16 years of age. After completing his Forestry Certificate in Nelson, he worked with several logging crews before returning to Southland to build valuable experience in contract silviculture, carrying out tree pruning, planting and forest maintenance.
Over the years, Phil explored a variety of interests, including completing a Bachelor of Contemporary Music at the Southern Institute of Technology. However, his passion for working outdoors and caring for trees always remained. Phil later moved to Masterton, where he continued working in silviculture and spent several years planting mānuka trees for New Zealand's growing beekeeping industry. He then relocated to Wellington, beginning his career as an arborist trainee in Karori.
Over the following seven years, Phil developed his arboriculture skills while working with Wellington's diverse tree species, steep terrain and demanding weather conditions. This extensive experience gave him the knowledge and confidence to safely tackle everything from delicate pruning work to complex tree removals.
In September 2025, Phil returned home to Invercargill and established Tree Frog Phil, proudly providing expert tree services to customers throughout Southland.
Safe, Professional Tree Services
Every tree is different, which is why Phil takes the time to assess each job individually and recommend the most suitable solution. Whether you're looking to improve the health of your trees, remove dangerous branches or safely clear a tree from your property, Tree Frog Phil delivers quality workmanship with a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction. Our services include:
- Tree Removal
- Tree Trimming & Pruning
- Emergency Tree Removal
Contact Tree Frog Phil
Whether you need a single tree removed, regular pruning or urgent emergency tree services, Tree Frog Phil is ready to help. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and arrange a free quote.