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Big Richard Tree Service
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Epworth, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

Big Richard Tree Service is a locally owned and operated tree care company serving Cedar Rapids and communities throughout Eastern Iowa. We specialize in tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm cleanup, lot clearing, and hazardous tree takedowns.\n\nOwner Ricardo Larios built this company on hard work, honesty, and second chances. Every job is done with integrity, attention to detail, and respect for your property. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer free on-site estimates with same-week scheduling in most cases.\n\nWhether you need routine trimming, storm damage cleanup, or removal of a dangerous tree, our crews deliver professional results and full cleanup. Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Hiawatha, Marion, and surrounding areas.\n\nCall (319) 508-3694 or visit https://www.bigrichardstreeservice.com for a free estimate.\n

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O'Brien Tree LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Epworth, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, kept in touch until they got to me, showed up when they said they would. Took down a very large tree very close to the house, they did a great job, cleaned everything up and hauled it all away. I highly recommend this company, and will be using them again to remove another tree in the future."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

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