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Erlacher Tree Service
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Tree Removal

Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Erlacher’s Tree Service, we protect your property and enhance your landscape. As a family-owned and operated tree care company right here in Cedar Rapids, we treat your yard with the exact same respect we give our own. From precision trimming of hard-to-reach limbs to complete, safe removals of hazardous trees, our family brings meticulous attention to detail to every single branch.\n\n

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ty was on time and had a friendly smile on his face that made him very approachable. He also went back and picked up more compost for me and also promoted his landscaping service to which I also agreed to use his services for. Thank You Ty for being courteous and a true Professional."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Kurka Tree Service, LLC
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Kurka Tree Service is a small business owned and operated solely by Vance Kurka. We currently offer tree trimming and removal, and look to grow the business to other services in the future. Call for a free estimate!

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Tree Service FAQs, answered by experts

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

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.

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