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THE BRANCH
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trevor and his team showed up at about 7:30 a.m., right on schedule, and went straight to work. They were a skilled team, courteous, professional, and careful to prevent damage to the property and belongings (AND the inhabitants) as they dismantled the two trees. The job took less time than estimated and they were finished by 10 a.m.. That included time to trim two other trees I asked them to take care of while they were here. (I paid extra for that service.) They did a superb job removing the trees and grinding the stumps down to below ground level. Trees removed and trimmed, the team performed an excellent cleanup of the debris from the work. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone needing tree services."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Lifetime Tree Service
5.0(
30
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So impressed with the professionalism of Marcos, David and his crew They took care of three palm trees that I wanted removed in my backyarc anc a sycamore tree that I wanted topped. Everyone was so respectful and easy to work with. I would defintely use their service again in the future. They cleaned up all the cuttings and debris, too! So happy that I got them to take care of the trees. Thank you so much Lifetime Trees! Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree topping
Tree topping
Tree topping

+46

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya's did a fantastic job removing a large magnolia tree and stump grinding. The team worked relentlessly to down the tree and clean the surrounding area of leaf debris. Came back the following day to grind the stump. I would recommend for tree trimming service."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A job performed perfectly. Kent is professional and knowledgeable about the work he does and is an absolute pleasure to work with. I will definitely call him again when I need more landscaping done."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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La Costa Tree Service & Maintenance, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Tree Removal

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"La Costa came right away to give us a bid and came the next day to use their chipper to chip the branches of our 14 trees that were trimmed by our gardener. They finished the job quickly and cleaned up the area. Their price was really good and their service was excellent. I would hire them again if I need our trees trimmed, instead of having our gardener do the trimming."
Canary Palm
Carlsbad location
La Costa Trucks
Palm Pruning
Queen Palm Pruning

+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Green Earth Tree Care
4.9(
49
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New Green Earth Tree Care did an outstanding job! They trimmed trees on our entire property. They left the yard immaculate. Luis is kind and respectful- he and his crew did great work. Griselda was very responsive to my emails and texts. I highly recommend this company."
Vista Phoenix Canariensis
Vista Phoenix Canariensis
LaJolla Pinus Canariensis
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Wulfscape Inc.
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job replacing planter boxes mulch with rocks to mitigate fire danger. Reliable, efficient, and cost effective. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the work done and would hire them without question for future projects."
Golf Course Project
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lopez Tree Care did an excellent job. Quality work and cleaned up all the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the work that they did. I would highly recommend them."
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+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

Local tree removal prices range from $200 to $2,000 overall, but vary depending on:

  • Local cost of labor and supplies

  • Accessibility of the tree

  • Local laws regarding who is allowed to remove the tree

  • The species of the tree (softer woods are often easier to remove)

  • Local seasonal discounts for the off-season

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

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