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Top-Rated Tree service pros in Ankeny - Updated Nov 2026

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JN Services
5.0(
62
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

JN Services LLC is an owner operated tree service based in Des Moines, Iowa, serving clients across the local region. Led by owner James Nicholson, the company is known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Trust us with your tree project. We treat your property like our own.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Cro Outdoor Services, LLC
4.7(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We just had a dead ash tree removed this week from our back yard and used CRO Outdoor Services. The tree was in a precarious location. About 10 ft, from our pool, our garage, and close to our home. The tree was over 34 yrs old so it was a large tree. But they did it expertly, cutting branches and lowering them with ropes. Not one single thing damaged and everything was cleaned up and raked. Very pleased with they're customer service and the friendliness of all the crew. Thank you for a job well done. Marlo and Debbie"
Tree removal
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ArborPro Tree Service
4.5(
224
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Tree Removal

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arbor pro- Eric Lowry team did a profession job! I would recommend this company to anyone that wanted a very professional & affordable tree services company. It was amazing the great services they provided! I would use them again & again_ Hands down the best I've dealt with!"
removal
removal
removal
removal
removal

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Unique Tree Service
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Unique Tree service did a great job! They responded right away. Made a visit other same day to look the project over. Gave me a good estimate. Got the job done within two days. Just like they said they would."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CPW GROUP
4.8(
21
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and fair price and good quality work for gutter cleaning will be happy to use them again for other related services. Gaven polite and professional!"
Driveway clean
House washing
Wood cleaning
Rust removal
Patio cleaning

+15

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Unlike some fruit trees, such as apple, sweet cherry, or pear that require at least two trees for pollination, most peach trees are self-pollinating. This means you can plant just one tree and still expect it to produce fruit, typically within two to four years. For best results, consult with a local landscaper to choose the right peach tree variety for your specific climate, soil type, and yard layout.

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

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.

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

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