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Old Growth Tree Service, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer service was great. They did everything as I asked them to. They were very knowledgeable. I will be recommending them to others."
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Such great customer service. Isaac showed up to estimate and complete the work when he said he would. Integrity is hard to find in a contractor these days. They did such a wonderful job removing a dead tree and trimming up a really overgrown apple tree. I highly recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
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Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I called and Isaac he came out and gave me a quote. He returned on the scheduled day he and his 2 man crew did an EXCELLENT job. They cut down and removed a Huge dead 65' Carolina Popular tree which was located close to our house, shed & fence. Very Experienced. They cleaned up my yard. Very nice crew. I recommend it to anyone needing tree service work . Call Isaac Ayala"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Castillo Removal Services
5.0(
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am so happy with their work. They showed up on time, also providing me an exact arrival time and went straight to work. They did a tremendous job cleaning up and removing leaves. I will hire them again next year!"
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Response time10 mins
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

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