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BAH Pro Tree Service
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Customers say: Quick response

"Amazing job trimming a massive tree looming over my yard/house. It's a tight space (city dwelling) and they did the job with care to my house, fence, and neighbors property."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Pro tree service came and did exactly what I asked hector and his crew were excellent hector spent most of the day 40 to 60 feet high cutting and pruning over a busy main road his crew was very quick to remove the wood from the road 10 feet up the hill over and over keeping the traffic moving hector priced the job at 500 dollars cheaper than another company from Angi list the police officer was equally impressed by this company that he asked hector for his business card . I would and will recommend pro tree service to all. Thank you Angi ."
 PREVENTION IS KEY! Let's take care of the trees, shrubs, ornamental trees that surround YOUR HOME, YOUR FAMILY!

Most tree damage during severe weather events occurs due to falling trees and limbs. 

High winds and the weight of ice and snow during the winter can cause failure of branches and even entire trees.

The damage that can occur from not preparing your shrubs, ornamental trees, trees can be costly ? and permanent.

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Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MC Tree Service and Landscape Designer
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Customers say: True professional

"This company is incredible. The best I have ever hired. Fernando completed everything I had requested. The crew was very courteous and professional. I would highly recommend this company. I will be working with this company again. Thank you M C landscaping. Tewksbury resident."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Marquis Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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"I am very happy with the work the Marquis team did for me. Three people; one is a woman. I applaud hiring women for this type of work; thank you, Marquis. They did exactly what I wanted done; the correct amount of trimming of big branches to open up more light on my deck and stop leaves and birds from making a mess throughout the year. I did not have to tell the crew what to do; they are the professionals and did a great job. I will be recommending Marquis to others; their quote came in much lower than other arborists; and I was very pleased with the result. GOOD value. Good cleanup."
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Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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4 Daughters Landscape & Tree Service
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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"The guys removed 5 trees from my backyard at reasonable price. They were very skilled at what they do. Finished the job in 4 hours and left the place clean of debris. I would definitely hire them again"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
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Palmer Tree Services
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"I cannot say enough positive things about Palmer Tree Service. Their response time was immediate when I contacted them for a quote, and Gustavo was very friendly and knowledgeable when he came out. Their quote was BY FAR the best out of three other companies, and their work was top-notch and worth every penny. We had a huge hemlock completely taken down, along with two other mature trees thinned out- none of which were easy to access with heavy equipment. The arborists were obviously masters at their job and amazing to watch, as much of it was done by hand. After the job was done, they cleaned up every last log and piece of sawdust; you couldn't tell they were ever there. I would give 10 stars if I could... and I am a very critical person!"
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Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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C&J Tree Services LLC
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Serving Bedford, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"C&J Tree service did an excellent job clearing some trees that were diseased on my property. They were on time, courteous and efficiently removed the trees and stumps, leaving the area ready for some fresh landscaping in the spring time (which I've already hired them to do). I highly recommend their services and plan to use them again for another project later this year to have arborvitae trees planted around the property line."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

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.

The cost of professional tree trimming averages $460, with a typical range between $200 and $760. However, prices can be as low as $75 or as high as $1,800 depending on several factors. The size and type of the tree are major cost drivers; for example, trimming Crepe Myrtle trees costs an average of $80 to $400, while trimming giant pine trees can range from $200 to $1,800. Other factors that influence the price include the time of year, as services are often more costly in the spring. The tree's accessibility and your location also play a role, as a remote or hard-to-reach tree may increase the cost. Some professionals may offer a discount if you have multiple trees to trim.

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.

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

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