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Cutting Edge Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very happy with our tree work! Erik is very helpful in deciding what trees are important to take due to the health of the tree and they did very clean work. All of the guys were super nice and easy to talk to. The company was very responsive and easy to deal with. Our money was well spent with these guys. Thank you for all new sunlight we now have in our yard!"
Trees of Mystery-Spruce Removal
Trees of Mystery-Spruce Removal
Trees of Mystery-Spruce Removal
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Snag Hazard Removal

+7

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ridgeline Tree Service
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing to do business with!  They were on time and completed the job in the time frame they estimated to get it done.  They were very professional and truly hard working.  I can not say enough good things about them.  We were so fortunate to have hired them.  They managed the job well and were courteous to the neighbors.  We got 3 bids on this job because of the number of trees to be cut and their size.  Ridgeline Tree Service provided a fair bid and exceeded our expectations.  We will use their service again.
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+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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True Tree Service
4.2(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

My names Jacob hodge, I’m 26 years and I’ve been in the trade for 6 years now\n\nTrue tree service is a fully licensed, bonded and insured tree service that serves Humboldt and Del Norte county \n\nWe have certified ISA arborists on staff to ensure your trees are treated with the upmost respect and safety.

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Red Coast Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had two trees that we needed to have shaped and trimmed. Came on time. Good communication and they did exactly what they said that they would do. Only slight issue was with lack of paperwork (bid was oral -- no written proposal) but they lived up to what they promised and did it very well. I "solved" the problem by sending them written confirmation of the agreement which they promptly cofirmed. Love these guys. In, out and done. "Five Stars all the way."
Maple Tree Removal
Maple Tree Removal
NEWELL DR TREE REMOVAL'S
NEWELL DR TREE REMOVAL'S
NEWELL DR TREE REMOVAL'S

+2

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

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