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Top-Rated Arborists in Irvine - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
26
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Irvine, 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!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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J Lopez Tree Services
5.0(
62
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Jesus and his team to trim trees and other shrubbery around the front and back of my house. They showed up when they said they would, trimmed all everything to my expectation, and cleaned up when they were done. Excellent job."
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+22

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Irvine, 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

8 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 Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Terra Corona Landscape Inc.
5.0(
15
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My project went great and I am very pleased. There was a lot of vegetation to trim up, clean up, pick up and my yard looked so great when they were finished! They were easy to work with and completed work as planned and on time. I will definitely choose them for my future landscaping projects. Thank you!!"
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The boss and workers were professional and cleaned up their mess of tree branches. They took the two dead trees out easily without having to climb either one. It took them 45 minutes from start to finish and I paid $800. A good deal for Evergreen."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Progressive Tree Care
Progressive Tree Care
4.6(
95
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Irvine, 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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Trees Unlimited, Inc.
Trees Unlimited, Inc.
4.5(
83
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Jim in early May to have clearing of limbs that were within 10 feet of my home. There were quite a few big oaks that had to have some major limbs removed and I was quite worried that they did not damage my new deck and parts of the house. Jim was recommended for me by a timber logger I knew and that is why I phoned him in the first place. Jim proved to have both a good sense of humor but also a great group of workers who handled the job professionally and with great care. Being so busy, I had to wait over 3 months before he and crew could do the work. Both my wife and I are very happy with the quality of work and the cleanup. I highly recommend this business."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Costs range from $500 to $5,000 per tree, depending on size, location, and accessibility.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

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