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Last update on January 14, 2026

Top-Rated Arborists in Santa Maria - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Central Coast Tree Specialist
Central Coast Tree Specialist
4.9(
16
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Allan is super easy to work with. He did such an excellent job. It was impeccable work cleans the place did everything he said he would do. I feel confident hiring him and his crew for any job I need done. I highly recommend them"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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George's Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
21
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his crew showed up a bit early and got right to work. We had previously gone over the trees we needed removed and they did exactly what we agreed to. The work was A+. Minerva, Georgeâ s wife, handles the business end. She is very nice and extremely accommodating. They were a bit higher with their estimate than other firms we had out to view the job, but they had the most thorough walkthrough with us and pointed out issues that no other firm mentioned like calling PG&E out to show where the gas line passed 2 of the trees we wanted cut down. I cannot recommend Georgeâ s Tree Service highly enough"
Tree Trimming Project
Tree Trimming Project
Tree Trimming Project
Tree Trim Project
Before and After Tree Trim Project

+2

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Paradise Tree Service
4.4(
125
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good staff attitude and service.....bargain with them if u can."
California Pepper Tree Before Tree Trimming
CALIFORNIA PEPPER TREE
CALIFORNIA PEPPER TREE
Beautiful Palm Trees
Tree Trimming

+5

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar was wonderful to work with; they repaired our patio slab. Removed /tore up damaged concrete, tore out the tree roots which had caused the problem. and then laid a new slab. They were so professional, timely, efficient, and communicative! I highly recommend this company!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Champ's Handy Worx License Not Yet Provided
4.9(
16
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jimmie offered creative ways in solving problems to complete the job. Job site was cleaned up after each work day. Very professional easy to work with. Would recommend this company to family and friends."
Kitchen Remodel
Custom Kitchen Remodel
custom tile tub/shower
Custom Kitchen Remodel
Pic of old kitchen.

+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Josue Handy Dandy License Not Yet Provided
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Josue really helped me with a big project. He worked for days installing a vinyl floor in my rental. He did quality work, worked long hours & helped to complete the project in a timely manner. He was also very respectful to work with. Iâ d hire him again in a heart beat."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bunyon Bros. Tree Care, Inc.
4.7(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The estimate process was very good! The crew did an excellent job with trimming my trees and taking out the trees I wanted to be removed. I would definitely use them again!"
Climb 2
Crane 1
Climb 1
crane 2
Tree Topping

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Streamline Garden And Irrigation Management
4.7(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For BusinessTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They provided excellent customer service."
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Avatar for Lopez Landscaping
Lopez Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"José is a true professional. We are so glad we found him! The project came out beautifully and we even hired him to do longterm servicing of our property. His pricing is transparent, he and his crew work really hard, and he has deep knowledge of plants, flowers, and trees - in addition to turf! Highly recommend."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you should trim the lower branches of your maple tree for safety. Trimming maple trees as they grow helps lift the crown and canopy and trains it to grow straight up. A good rule of thumb is to prune enough branches to leave 6 feet of clearance under the tree.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

It depends on where you live—but in most areas, leaves begin falling in September and continue falling until January or February. Warmer regions, such as Southern states, may see leaves fall a bit later in the calendar year. It also depends on the type of trees in your yard and their maturity. 

Maple trees start the growing season by developing small groups of red flowers where the tree's fruit, the samaras, will appear in the coming weeks. Later in spring, the samaras, which many call whirlybirds or similar names, develop into single-winged seed carriers that spin when falling or drifting in the wind. 

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

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