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Avatar for Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Cornerstone Tree Service. Kerry was very professional. My first phone call to the tree removal 3 days. Everyone involved in the tree removal to the cleanup did an awesome job."
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Service Equipment
Cornerstone Tree Services
Cornerstone Tree Services

+5

Response time2 days
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Nelson Tree Co
4.9(
46
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tree that was leaning over my roof and 3 others that were dead. Mr Nelson came out and gave me a very reasonable quote and showed up on time. He went above and beyond taking care of my issues with the trees and the removal. I would strongly recommend Nelson Tree Co. to anyone who needs this service."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mann Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Does an outstanding job without heavy equipment that could damage your lawn. Their service is a perfect balance between being personal yet professional. Have used them for four years and highly recommend their work. The best value I have found - BEST work for LEAST cost."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Responders Tree Worx LLC
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company has did work at my home three times taking tree down stump grinding and clean up on large area fallen trees stump removal and debris they did a fantastic job very respectful and nice very responsible priced they deserve more than 5 stars on all 3 jobs than you guys"
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Liquid Foundation Repairs, LLC
4.9(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These are honest, upright, efficient and hard working folks. Very considerate and courteous. Explained their job in detail and followed through to the letter. We had a delay in the payment due to bank error, but they were extremely understanding and cooperative. Trust then to do a great job."
Liquid Foundation Repairs
Gutter's and Drainage
Finished Drainage Instalation
Finished Gutter Drainage Instalation/ Repair
Interior Repair System

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fancher Forestry Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Shelby, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a tree to remove in a tricky spot near high intensity power lines. Their service was professional and we had no issues whatsoever. They took the tree down, cleared the debris and swept the lawn clean. So professional. We hope to have them back soon to remove at least two more trees. We recommend them to anyone needing tree work."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

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.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

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