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Blake Harris Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Orange Beach, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding. Estimate was very reasonable, work scheduled and completed on time, Blake was careful to minimize equipment damage to yard, and they did agreat job in clean up. Blake was a pleasure to do business with, very highly recommended."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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MTK Property & Tree Services
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Orange Beach, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service. Showed up as arranged, completed all work contracted and did a fantastic clean up. Will give all my business to MTK. So nice to find a business that lives up to their word!!!"
Response time1 day
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

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