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Cal State Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and his crew removed a palm large tall palm tree including grinding down th stump and roots. They were on time, fast and cleaned everything before leaving. I’m having them back for tree trimming. I recommend Cal Tree service!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sierra Tree Svc LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A job well done! Real professional arborists! They were able to prune my overgrown tree with expertise and at a competitive price! They cleaned up every bit of scrap/leaves. I can recommend Sierra Tree Service LLC without reservation!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Climb and Cut
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of climb and cut tree service, Raul Santos is very professional with reasonable pricing. He and his crew showed up an hour early before the appointment time to make sure that the project was done at the time promised. I will definitely be using his services for other projects around my home. And I would truly recommend him for all types of tree service."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

An unsafe tree can cause serious damage to your home and property, so tree inspections are important to ensure your home isn’t in danger from a nearby tree. Unhealthy trees can also be unsafe trees, as diseases and insect damage can compromise a tree’s stability, leading to potential damage and safety risks.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

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