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Avatar for Kern River Tree Service
Kern River Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company did a fantastic job at a very good price. They were friendly, communicative and very talented. Every one of the three person crew knew what they were doing and did their job well. No complaints. I would hire them again if needed and I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
40
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Peredro was very sweet and SUPER responsive and reliable. I hired him straight on the spot. If you need a gardener in Bakersfield he is the go to man. Very professional. I had no idea where to find a gardener so I checked Angie's list and found Peredro in a day. Thank you Peredro for being so reliable and responsive! I appreciate you!! Sabine"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cal State Tree Service
4.8(
24
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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(
73
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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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Red Ash
Red Ash
Red Ash
Red Ash

+8

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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AB Tree Doctor
4.4(
5
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The team at AB Tree Service did an amazing job at my home. They carefully trimmed each tree, removed one that was now considered dangerous, and then proceeded to treat my trees with nutrients and for disease and pests. The trees have never looked better. Oh, they even went into neighbors yards (with permission) to clean up any branches that landed there. My place was spotless when they left."
Coastal redwood trees
Coastal redwood trees
Canary island palm tree
Canary island palm tree
Tree diagnosis

+8

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

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.

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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