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Top-Rated Arborists in Wildwood - Updated Nov 2026

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Top Notch Tree Company
4.7(
550
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Wildwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Another quality job by Top Notch. Needed a tree out and stump ground. This is the third time I hired them. Highly recommend them for anything you need for trees."
Laurel Oak
Laurel Oak
Live Oak
Live Oak - After
Magnolia

+19

Response time4 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Southern Oak Arbor Specialists LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Wildwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I have used Southern Oak Arbor Specialists for 3 of my commercial properties as well as some residential tree removal and trimming. Every job is completed quickly and efficiently, and the property is always left cleaner than when they arrived. Highly recommend for quality work at a fair price."
Pine Tree removal
Brush removal
Brush removal
Pine Tree removal
Palm tree Pruning

+4

26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LAS Landscaping Services
4.5(
108
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Wildwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I am in awe of the beautiful job. Got a quote yesterday and they came out yesterday and went to work. trimmed all my palm trees, my bottle brush and ponytail palm. I would highly recommend this company. Very polite and efficient workers...."
Response time10 hrs
363 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
J-WYNN'S LAWN CARE, LLC
4.8(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Wildwood, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hired for tree removal, for pick up of smaller hurricane debris piles, and for ?crunching? of small storm debris. Started work fairly soon and performed the work for a very reasonable price."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Not all evergreen conifers need to be pruned, but some do. Pruning pine trees is not necessary, but you can do so during June and July if you wish. On the other hand, spruce, firs, and junipers do need to be pruned from late winter to early spring.

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