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THE BRANCH
4.9(
180
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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

"Marcos and his crew showed up at the designated time and went right to work. Besides taking out a dead tree, they trimmed 12 trees. We are extremely happy with the end product. Our yard looks great and it is now one less thing we need to worry about. If you are in need of tree service or landscaping, give Lifetime Tree Service a call. You’ll be happy you did."
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

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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

"These guys are a wonderful team! They are quick and do an amazing job. They are fair priced and they do a great quality of work. I appreciate their finished project and as a a parent I appreciate they helped with a much needed project for our family. Recommend over and over for any of your landscaping needs. Our fence in impeccable and their work is a dream! Hire them"
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."
Tree Removal
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Tree removals

+54

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

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

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