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Top-Rated Arborists in Big Bear City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The boss and workers were professional and cleaned up their mess of tree branches. They took the two dead trees out easily without having to climb either one. It took them 45 minutes from start to finish and I paid $800. A good deal for Evergreen."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Green Life Landscape Inc.
Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
10
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve been at our house for 13 years and in that time have gone through 5 different landscaping companies. Green Life Landscape is our preferred landscaping company, we’ve been using them for about 3 years now and we are very happy with their service. The time and the care Jose and his team provide during each visit is really appreciated. I love getting home from work on landscaping day and seeing the lawn freshly cut and the flowers and shrubs looking on point."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Exclusive Tree Services
Exclusive Tree Services
3.8(
18
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Let’s start with how fast they come and give quotes. The job was big and the Price was very reasonable. We are very happy with the job done. they are extremely professional. Totally recommended and will use Again in the future no doubt."
Response time12 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a professional family-run business! I had 4 trees that needed to be removed (melaleuca, avocado and 2 pine trees). Abel is very friendly and knowledgeable; he spent a lot of time with us giving advice for what trees and shrubs would be good for the backyard. He arrived on-time for the bid, and when we accepted it, he and his hard-working crew were there the very next morning (a Sunday!). The team was great - polite and professional - and with their heavy equipment, they did the job in one day. They left the job site in great condition. I will be hiring Abel and Discount Tree Care Arborist to come back to plant two new trees and some shrubs. Thank you Abel and DTCA!"
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for California Arborist
California Arborist
4.4(
149
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First of all, this guy is a certificated ARBORIST! He knows trees!  This was very important to me.  I didn't want "some guy with a chainsaw" to tell me the trees had to come down.  
After looking over the trees and their location, he told me that the trees would continue their secondary growth and that growth would push up the pavers in the yard, and even if the pavers were reinstalled the secondary growth would push them up again over time.  He gave me some options to consider.
He is based out of central Orange County and because of distance, he declined to do work in Bellflower which was disappointing.
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Pool and Lighting
Golf Course Maintenance
Outdoor Kitchens
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for TREEWEST CO.
TREEWEST CO.
4.9(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector came out to look at the project, arrived on time, listened well to my objectives, described his approach to the project (trim a greatly overgrown pine endangering two houses). His price was very competitive, approach was logical and he had the necessary equipment. So I hired his company. That was one of the best contractor hires I’ve made! The 4 man crew arrived on time. The supervisor reviewed the plan with me while the crew set up. Even though the project was complicated by a city tree we couldn’t disturb an close proximity to houses they found an efficient setup. By then Hector arrived and the team got started. I was astonished by how perfectly the trimmer took down branches that overhung the house. At the end they left the grounds and roof cleaner than when they arrived! Excellent job."
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+12

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Personalized Tree Service
Personalized Tree Service
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Big Bear City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job on seven trees we planted over forty years ago. The Ivy was badly overgrown so removal was difficult. The crew went above and beyond in the clean up process. PTS is very professional and I highly recommend them for any tree service."
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

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