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Q: How can you tell the difference between hard maple and soft maple?

• <div><p>You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.</p><p>If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.</p></div>

Q: How do you get rid of poison oak vines on trees?

• <div><p>Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.</p></div>

Q: Is tree topping a good technique?

• <div><p>Generally, no, tree topping isn&rsquo;t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it&rsquo;s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it. </p></div>

Q: Will my tree die if I try to move it?

• <div><p>Many species, especially when well-established, are not fans of transplantation. You&rsquo;ll need to decide if you want to risk splashing the cash, understanding that transplantation isn&rsquo;t always successful. Again, this is where hiring a pro is helpful, as they can give you all the essential info you need to ensure your tree stands a fighting chance.</p></div>

Q: What tree is mistaken for a maple tree?

• <div><p>It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence. </p></div>

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Last update on February 24, 2026

Reviewed in February 2026
Great Service! People are so friendly. Everything looked how I imagined. 10/10 recommend!
UNLIMITED BLACK STONE CONSTRUCTION CORP
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Reviewed in April 2024
Excellent service, quick response, awesome customer service. Very knowledgeable and provided helpful information. Thanks again Prestige Creations!
Prestige Creations Inc
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Reviewed in July 2022
It was a great service. They were on time, they were so clean, and professional.
BrickStride LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
I needed a new water line installed for my irrigation, The gentleman I dealt with was professional and very polite. My experience dealing with this company was fantastic beginning to end I will definitely be referring and using their services again.
FixRite Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2021
The service went well. They did a good job. Excellent service. Very professional.
All Valley Heating and Air
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Reviewed in February 2020
They were prompt, professional and honest. Gave us a reasonable quote and showed up when they promised to. Did a great job removing a tall palm tree, ground the stump and hauled everything away in record time. Highly recommend them.
Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
They delivered quality components. After receiving the service rendered,there were great financing options offered! This was very helpful! I'm super satisified!
Guaranteed Quality Heating & Air
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Reviewed in September 2019
I contract them for the bathroom remodeling and I was very impressed of the work and desired to hire them for the Kitchen remodeling as well. And what a job they have done for me. Rate them with a 5 star on the work, service and professional work.
Lumack Bellot Construction
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Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.

4.7(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Best tree service in the area!! Excellent experience with these guys. We were happy with the cost, communication and the service."

Response time11 hrs

Response rate94%

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.

4.7(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From quote to finish, Abel and his employees were wonderful. Quote was reasonable for the amount of trees that needed trimming. The guys who did the actual work were professional, thorough, and did a great job. Everything was cleaned up before they left. I would definitely recommend this company."

Recommended by91%of homeowners

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Escarate's Tree Service

4.8(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"they do a great job and are reasonable. Good crews, the owner watches over and they have full tree trimming services and more."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Torres Tree Service Inc

4.1(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Torres Tree Services to cut back and shape several trees around our house. The trees were overgrown and needed some serious work. This company was extremely professional from the beginning. Their prices were better than several other quotes I got. They seemed very honest and made recommendations and suggestions, but were not pushy at all.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners

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affordable services inc

4.8(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his team did a fabulous job with our trees. He always called me
back when I had questions and responded with expertise and
professionalism. We had a large Chinese Elm in the back yard that had
not been trimmed for several years, an Avocado tree that needed
professional attention, a Chinese Orchid and 3 trees in the front yard.
The guys were punctual, worked efficiently and cleaned up the entire
yard . They were also thoughtful enough to put the potted plants back in
their right places. We're extremely pleased with the results and will hire them again.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serjio Stump Service and Trimming

5.0(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sergio the owner urgency to my needs was amazing. I will be hiring him again with all my tree service needs . The cost of his services is very reasonable and affordable. Thanks Sergio."

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

Recommended by69%of homeowners

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Hydrex Termite and Pest Control

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I appreciate the fact that they didn't try and provide service when they felt some else was better suited for the job."

His son, Robert B. Loibl, Jr., began working and learning from his father after school and on Saturdays. He later started the Lloyd Pest Control Company in San Diego, and was a partner with his father in L & N Pest Control. He also started the Ant-B-Gone Products Company in Los Angeles, California, and then the Pest Control Service Company and Hydrex Pest Control Co., Inc. in Los Angeles, California in 1946. Robert Jr. spent his life paving the way to say good riddance to pests.

As well as developing a very successful state wide franchise with Hydrex Pest Control, he also held a number of patents. He invented the B-Gone series of pest poisons that many remember, a vermin exterminator, and the Pestron machine for producing insecticidal vapor. He developed many of the methodologies used today. He was committed to keeping where we live, work and play safe and healthy places. He grew his company with men committed to his standards. They are family men, many of whom have p

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Desert Lake Tree Services, Inc.

4.6(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"Prompt with an estimate and to provide service. Highly recommend."

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Response time40 mins

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Greenland Services, Inc.

3.9(

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Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

"Mr. Casas and his team were responsive and efficient. They took away the large tree limb and cleaned up the area completely -- all in less than an hour.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Thermal, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Called add and made appointment. Aaron arrived gave a price for Monthly gardening service. His workers showed up when promised However after the first few times it doesn't appear they spend enough Time on the plants. Had to actually stop the workers and ask them To trim bushes that were badly over grown."

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Many species, especially when well-established, are not fans of transplantation. You’ll need to decide if you want to risk splashing the cash, understanding that transplantation isn’t always successful. Again, this is where hiring a pro is helpful, as they can give you all the essential info you need to ensure your tree stands a fighting chance.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.

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