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Top-Rated Arborists in Leicester - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Maple Tree Services
Maple Tree Services
4.9(
96
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eldison and his crew showed up at 7am cut down and removed several Large oak trees and Pines they were very efficient and neat NO MESS and not a plant in my garden was touched! I highly recommend them if I could give more than 5 stars à °à  à  à  I would!!!"
Maple Tree Services
Tree care services
TREE REMOVAL
Tree services
TREE REMOVAL

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Willpower Stump Grinding
5.0(
51
)
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William came out to remove two tree stumps from our condominium courtyard. He arrived right on time and we went over the job with him. He quickly sized up the job and gave us a fair price. William was very efficient and thorough in doing all the work that needed to be done to clear the area. He was very professional, kind, and careful to make sure we were happy with his work, and he offered to help with tree planting in the future. We highly recommend William and will definitely call on him again when we need help of this kind."
Just about 6 feet
"Safety first"
propelled grinder
Big old tree
Eyesore stump

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elliott Tree
4.5(
197
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable arborists. Came on time. Did all the work identified, pruning, de-limbing, raise canopy’ and tree removal. Great cleanup. Maybe even better than when they arrived! Best price bar far! Our “go to” people for all our tree work now!"
 Cable Support
An ugly stump
A Tricky Removal
Climber working with Crane
An ugly stump

+20

50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
)
Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Flowers Garden Services did a fine job cleaning our gutters. Marisol and Oscar, the owners, showed up right away, gave us a fair quote, and returned in two days to do the job. I will use them again for gutter cleaning and other household services they perform."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
5
)
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company is extremely professional they were on time, the craftsmanship is excellent. I am extremely satisfied with a retaining wall they completed in my backyard. I have already scheduled him to do some more work in the fall. Highly recommend this company"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hland
4.8(
4
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Leicester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hartland is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Pruning a tree is a yearly DIY job that involves removing small dead branches, leaves, and blooms to help the tree grow bigger and stronger. You can often complete the job with basic home gardening tools. Trimming a tree, however, removes larger sections to control the direction the tree grows in and protects your home, utility wires, and yard from potentially dangerous branches.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

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.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

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