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J Lopez Tree Services
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J Lopez tree service communicated with me very well and I obtained a very fair price. I would recommend them to anyone. They cut down a tree for me and grinded it as low as they could go so they would not hit my main line."
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+22

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication with Jackie was immediate and she scheduled the team in a snap. Was able to give an estimate based on my photos (which I appreciated). The team of guys got the work done (removing 3 spiky, overgrown succulent plants with invasive roots), hauled the plants and cleaned it all up beautifully. Very happy with the results and experience. Photo of before and after (there were 3 like this)."
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+2

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Premier Tree Experts Inc.
4.7(
70
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Premier Tree Experts were fantastic. I needed a 40 ft tree removed. They gave me a good price and worked within my budget. Their crew was quick and efficient. They ground the stump and the surrounding roots. They left and everything was clean and tidy. I would give them 10 stars out of 5 if I could. Good communication and sent me progress photos throughout the day. Highly recommended!!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Progressive Tree Care
4.6(
95
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service and HIGHLY recommend! We had a HUGE pine tree over 60ft tall right up against our house that we just bought. Ramon and his team gave us a competitive quote and removed the tree immediately the next day. I can’t recommend them enough and we will definitely be calling them again for any tree concerns."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rainbow Landscaping
4.5(
82
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. New lawn, and plants were added to backyard. A brickwork planter was built in front side yard with trees and plants. A small cement sidewalk was added to backyard and some plant removal and tree pruning was done. Looks great! I’ve received lots of compliments."
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+180

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & S Tree Service
5.0(
4
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Foothill Ranch, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. They were on time and finished quickly. Cleaned up very well not a leaf was left. They did an outstanding job on our tree at a reasonable price. The employees were very friendly and polite. We would recommend them to anyone"
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+16

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

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