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Avatar for Adams Tree Care
Adams Tree Care
5.0(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew arrived right on time and described how he planned to perform the tree trimming then got to work. Completely satisfied with the results on both trees. Pricing was reasonable. Thoroughly cleaned work area when the job was complete. Highly recommend Adam for your arborist related projects."
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+2

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya’s Landscaping Service is amazing! We have multiple eucalyptus trees and other trees that needed to be trimmed way down. They were here on time, gave us a more than fair price and did the work quickly and efficiently. All of the team members were very friendly. Hire them! You will not be disappointed."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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New Green Earth Tree Care
4.9(
49
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was wonderful to work with. We scheduled a consultation , they came over the next day. Luis is a certified Arborist he gave us advice for trimming the roots to our trees and tree removal. ( We have mature trees starting to lift our driveway) They answered all our questions and concerns. The quote was significantly less than other quotes we had from companies that do not have an Arborist on staff!!!!! This team came and removed everything we wanted and did such an incredible job! We even added on a few extra items when they were here and they were able to add on the work and complete it at that time without having to come back. They had a LOT of work, Huge overgrown oleanders, multiple trees, multiple bushes over 6 feet. All removed WITH the roots and guaranteed that if the trees/ plants come back they will come back- at no cost - to remove. I have never heard of that! And we've hired many tree removal/ trimming services over the years. We definitely recommend New Green Earth Tree care and will use them for our home for many many years. We've referred all our neighbors and friends. We have a nursery coming this week to plant new shrubs, trees, hedges, and palms. New Green Earth Tree care cleared everything for us even the weeds and ivy to help with our project"
Vista Phoenix Canariensis
Vista Phoenix Canariensis
LaJolla Pinus Canariensis
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arce Tree Service
4.9(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arce Tree Service runs a wonderful operation. Mario and Jose are extremely knowledgeable and skilled. They answered our questions while providing suggestions and options for our tree maintenance. Their courtesy, professionalism and arborist skills continued through the conclusion of our job. Your trees and property will be in the right hands with Mario and Jose, guaranteed!!"
Mexican Fan Palm
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lopez Tree Care did an excellent job. Quality work and cleaned up all the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the work that they did. I would highly recommend them."
Tree Removal
Tree removals
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Tree removals

+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
18
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Rodriguez tree services did great job to trimmed my two queen palm tree, they show up on time, they clear tree area. The tree service is very professional. I will use this company again next time."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
183
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his crew did an amazing job. They worked for 3 days trimming hedges, bushes and vines. Removing bushes that were breaking a retaining wall. They trimmed our palm trees. They hauled away rusted patio furniture, wood, metal, and an old jacuzzi cover. Then they mowed, edged, and blew all the walkways and the patio. They were timely and courteous. I was so pleased with the work that I’ve hired them to do regular lawn service."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.M. Precision Tree And Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
4.6(
167
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro did a wonderful job .He came out gave me a bid set me up and came out on time and went to work. He alerted me that one tree needed to be trimmed before the others and I’m glad he did. They took care of all 3 trees and left the area looking great. Pedro was very on top of everything and his crew did an awesome job."
Dead Palm Tree
Felled Palm Tree
Cutting Up Trunk
Cutting up the head
Palm Weevil Damage

+6

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY is risky and not recommended for large trees; professional services ensure safe removal and proper disposal.

Sudden oak death and oak wilt are different diseases. Oak wilt first shows up in tree leaves while sudden oak death affects the branches and trunk. However, as symptoms in both can overlap, it’s best to consult a professional arborist tree expert for a proper diagnosis and development of a treatment plan.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

The La Jolla, CA homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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