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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had Lead Saw Tree Service take out a tree from my yard, and it was such a breeze. They were super easy to deal with from the moment I asked for a quote to when they showed up on time and got the job done within the schedule they promised. It made my day so much easier and stress-free. I'd definitely recommend Lead Saw Tree Service for any tree removal job."
Your trusted tree professional!
Bucking with the new Ripsaw 500i. 
Wildland firefighter trained! We specialize in heavy timber removals!
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Green Essence Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+4 more

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Gilbert (the Project Manager) was responsible, reliable and on time. They brought all the necessary equipment to do the job (tree removal), they proceeded to do the job without any hiccups and finally cleaned up after the work was done. They were very professional and respectful. I highly recommend them and I will be using them for future projects."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree pruning
Tree pruning
Tree pruning

+2

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
437
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their foreman and his crew were highly experienced in tree-cutting and trimming. The front office staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. I would highly recommend this company to my friends and family."
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+21

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Meticulous Home Solutions -License Not Yet Provided
5.0(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Meticulous (Todd Baker) was awesome. We have a new barn that needed electric (power) and rain gutters installed. Todd did a great job, he works long and hard and as his company name suggests, he is meticulous and we appreciated that much. My wife is happy so I'm happy. We highly recommend Meticulous Home Solutions to anyone who needs the job done right. 5 Star all the way. JM / 1/29/24"
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Higo's Lawn Care
4.8(
52
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Thousand Oaks, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am still working with this company and I am very happy with their services. They are doing maintenance monthly and also much work in between the maintenance such as irrigation repair and add and drip and also planting and purchasing plants/trees. We have a good relationship and understanding of all that needs to be done. I would recommend them very highly. FILIPPA"
Lawn
New Landscape
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance

+114

Response time11 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

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.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

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