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Top-Rated Arborists in Harbor 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 Harbor 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
A & M Landscaping
4.6(
7
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Family owned and operated with 20 Years Experience. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
JLG Tree Service
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose & his workers arrived on time at 7:30 am to cut 5 Cypress trees about 35 5o 40 feet tall. They worked efficiently and quickly, clean up all debris from my backyard & neighbor's backyard. Excellent job! We were very happy with the service, I would use Jose's company again and highly recommended him to anyone ."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Pasillas Landscape
5.0(
1
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for E&M Tree Service Inc
E&M Tree Service Inc
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At E&M Tree Service Inc we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. \n \nWe are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! \n \nAs the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. \n \nWe look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

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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 Harbor 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 SAUL'S TREE SERVICE
SAUL'S TREE SERVICE
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Harbor City, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service on the trimming and shaping of the trees on the property. Landscaping was also performed. Cleaning, irrigation, planting of trees and ground cover and mulching. Approx 3000sq ft of area at my business in Norco and tree work at my home in Corona . Recommend their services highly."
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+31

Recommended by100%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 Harbor 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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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

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.  

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.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

An arborist specializes in tree care, performing tasks such as pruning, treating diseases, and removing hazardous trees. They also assess soil conditions, plant trees, and develop landscaping plans to ensure healthy growth. They also manage debris cleanup, inspect equipment, and record maintenance activities. Arborists often collaborate with landscapers and professional tree maintenance services, applying their specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills to maintain tree health and safety.

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