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Tate Tree Service
5.0(
17
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Serving Steeleville, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service, gave good quote to have tree taken down and completed task as soon as weather conditions allowed. Very professional and prompt service. Highly recommended."
Tate tree service
tree removal
tree service
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Steeleville, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"5 star service! I cannot say enough about how awesome J &D Forestry Services LLC was to work with on our home project! Jeremy reached out to me right away, came the very next day and did the job at the price he quoted. Both Jeremy and Matt were professional and hard working. They did the job efficiently and left the site flawless. If you need trees removed, bushes removed or clearing out—I would contact J&D!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Junior Brothers
5.0(
2
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Serving Steeleville, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Junior Brothers is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! 24 Hour Emergency Services

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Parrish Lawn Service
2.6(
50
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Serving Steeleville, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Big tree, very tight space. I got turned down by 5 other tree trimming services and Tyler got the tree cut down. He was timely, safe, and confident. I would recommend him over anybody else."
Tree Removal
Tree trim
Tree Trim
Tree Removal
Tree removal

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

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.

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

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