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Top-Rated Arborists in Mary Esther - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Cardona Tree Service
Cardona Tree Service
4.9(
90
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cardona Tree Service arrived on time and did an excellent job trimming my trees. Very efficient crew that worked well together and accomplished the job in good time and cleaned up all trimmings. I would recommend Cardona Tree Service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Custom Johns Landscaping
4.7(
83
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John and his team came out to do the job exactly when promised and completed the job as promised. They trimmed our palms and did an amazing job. The clean up was great. Our yard was left looking great. I would absolutely recommend Custom John’s Landscaping to my family and friends."
Response time11 hrs
102 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Professional Stump & Tree Removal
4.5(
178
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very timely response. Completed the work quickly and cleaned up everything. My only disappointment, and it was a minor one, was he did not have a small stump grinder. Only a big one. But it would have been hard to get even a small grinder to where the stump is."
A Big one...
What a mess...
Half way there...
 Another angle
Much Better now.

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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All Pro Tree Services
5.0(
45
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Tree Removal

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I believe Alexander was very professional and a very hard-working young man he was there when he said he was gonna be there very punctual phenomenal service. Thank you very much, Alexander."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
130 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Safe Choice Tree Service, LLC
Safe Choice Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
134
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went really well. Great group of people. Very concerned about not destroying anything. Doing what they could on getting trees out. We really like them. Our insurance check took forever for them to get to the mortgage and get the money. It was about $1400. It took about 6-8 weeks for them to get paid. They were really patient about it which was I very appreciate it. We finally had them paid when we finally got the check."
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+14

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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C.H. Trees
4.8(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"They cut and removed a massive Oak in my backyard. They were early everyday and worked hard the entire time. Charles climbed way way up in the air and painstakingly cut and lowered the entire tree piece by piece then cleaned and raked and blew my yard everyday. Very kind and respectful. They were early everyday.. I would very Highly recommended them"
Before and after of Oak pruning
Oak purning
Oak pruning
Dead Pine
3 palms pruned

+8

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Handyman by Taylor
Handyman by Taylor
4.9(
16
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Mary Esther, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Taylor to trim 3 tall palm trees. Not only did he do a beautiful job but he cleaned up and hauled away all the debris. I would hire him again without reservations.My trees look fantastic!! Thank you Taylor."
Tongue and groove pine under deck cover
Simple landcaping
Tongue and groove pine under deck
Recent Projects
Sump pump cover/seat

+13

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

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.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

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