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Avatar for Johnson's Tree Care Inc
Johnson's Tree Care Inc
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin arrived promptly and performed the services we agreed on to my satisfaction. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and knows how to deal with trees since he's a licensed arborist. There was no indiscriminate or unnecessary cutting. I'd use Johnson's Tree Care again and have already recommended him to my neighbors."
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+10

Response time10 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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R & C Specialties, Ltd. dba Horticultural Services, Ltd.
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Customers say: Quality work

"Chris Chapman, the owner, is a certified and very knowledgeable arborist. The crew did the work he prescribed under his guidance. The end result was excellent, I was also very pleased with clean up by the crew who minimized the mess leaving the area in very good shape. I would highly recommend this company, very professional and very thorough in work done by them. Jenny O. in Alamo, CA"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Tree Service Inc
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I chose Vincente of Superior Tree for my project as he went the extra mile and reached out with his name and phone number via text for me to contact him. He set up appt to meet and give quote same day. I knew by noon I had the right crew for my job and was told they could start the next morning. Arrived on time and did everything as requested quickly. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing tree services."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JMV Tree Service
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JVM did a great job, fast on time excellent price for removal of orange tree. I would recommend this company for any tree service."
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+9

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
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Green Lane Tree Services Inc
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well. Trees look great and all work was done according to agreement."
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+11

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Julian Tree Care Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The site assessment and quote were extremely easy and transparent due to a slick app that itemizes the tree removal by type of tree/trunk diameter, with photos, then automatically generates a quote. The crew showed up right on time and were done on schedule. Super happy with the work and would recommend to anybody looking for tree removal services in the East Bay!"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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BETTER CITY TREE SERVICES INC
4.7(
13
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are reliable do a great job and clean up and take away the tree they cut down"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heavenly Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job trimming our palm trees at a reasonable price."
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tree trimming
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+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hercules Tree Service and Landscape Construction
4.7(
54
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clearly communicated scope of tree removal work, complete cleanup after."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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.

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