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Top-Rated Arborists in Cathedral City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for MG Landscape
MG Landscape
4.4(
222
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the quick response from Marvin the owner. I had a big tree fall over from the wind and needed another big tree taken out and my palm trees trimmed. They came out the next day and did all the work I needed done. They were very professional and did the work fast and did an excellent job. I would recommend them to everyone."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
1 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 Cathedral 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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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Felix Gardening & Landscape
3.4(
19
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Felix Gardening & Landscape company did a great job with my Landscape needs. very reliable, accomodating with my needs for my yard. I will definitely hire them again for any yard work I might need in the future."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Discount Tree Care Arborist Inc. was an awesome company to work with! They came out quickly, gave us a very reasonable price, showed up the next day & trimmed the tree. They did a great job & cleaned up well afterwards. I would definitely use their services again."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for NaturaLawn of America - Rancho Cucamonga
NaturaLawn of America - Rancho Cucamonga
4.6(
46
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was ok. They weren't so quick on responsiveness. I didn't really interact with them much. 

It's not that they gave bad service, I just didn't think they were that great. I have a little patch of grass I thought that they could have thrown a couple more seeds on top of. They came out to aerate, but there there is a section of my grass that they could of spent a little more care on. They were out there anyways. Seemed like they just ran their little machine and took off.  

They did do the soil analysis. It seemed like they were in a rush. 

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Reyes Tree Preservation
4.6(
210
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Cathedral City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing company so happy we found them. Manuel was so great. I cant tell you enough how his love for trees and how to keep them healthy made me so happy ... i feel the same about trees You will not be sorry .. hire him and his team."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

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