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Top-Rated Arborists in La Crescenta - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
4.7(
495
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jaun is the most educated tree service I have ever experienced. We have 3 acres of hundred-year-old oak trees, Olive trees, sycamore trees, and over ten other types of trees on our property. Not only was he priced lower than all 3 bids I put out, but he is meticulous with every tree, giving it a great trim but yet exposing the most beautiful part of each specimen. I highly recommend this company and I will be using this company as long as I live on this property. Thank you, Juan."
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project
Old Topanga Canyon Project

+54

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Ralph's Tree Service
Ralph's Tree Service
4.9(
55
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent work. Punctual and proficient crew. The owner Rafael supervised the process the whole time. Glad that I found Ralph's Tree Service at Angi. Highly recommend Ralph's service."
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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 La Crescenta, 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
Avatar for 3-D Tree Services, Inc.
3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Robert Duran and his crew from 3-D Tree Services, Inc. were top notch today from the quote/survey to completion! I am amazed how quick, efficient, professional and kind this entire team is to work with! This was a tough job (Old/Invasive Pepper Tree). The crew was in sync with each other, allowing the process to be quick and safe. I’m so happy I found them through Home Advisor and the response to my inquiry was quick. Thank you everyone! Referrals will flow!"
Response time2 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
443
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their foreman and his crew were highly experienced in tree-cutting and trimming. The front office staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. I would highly recommend this company to my friends and family."
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+21

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
58
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent experience. I had to have two huge eucalyptus removed. Gilbert's bid was fair and that he's thoroughly insured was most reassuring. But what sealed the deal was not feeling I had to hire an arborist diagnose the problem because Gilbert is so knowledge. He not only told me the reason the trees had to be removed but was able to show me the proof. The crew was efficient, hard working and impressive. I also felt I was working with a very honest person. Happy to recommend Gilbert's Green Essence."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree pruning
Tree pruning
Tree pruning

+2

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
39
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a landscaping design/build company until illness kept me from continuing. I felt like I was in good and knowledgeable hands when Rock came out for the estimate - he is an arborist so he understood exactly what I wanted. His crew showed up on time and were very professional with a very capable foreman who interpreted Rock's job description accurately, so the job was done perfectly and the place was clean afterwards."
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+26

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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 La Crescenta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Green Life Landscaping for four years and are completely happy with their work. Jose and his staff are professional, reliable and do a great job. They provide quality service and are quick. Our yard always looks great and they let us know anytime anything needs more attention. I highly recommend this company. The employees are respectable and trustworthy. I feel confident and safe with them working when we are not home."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Planting a palm tree close to your home can provide shade while elevating the beauty of your yard. However, there are a few safety concerns to consider before doing so. You’ll want to opt for a smaller tree with a non-invasive root system. Select a species that won’t grow too tall and choose a planting location that won’t damage your home.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

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.

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