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Marquis Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marquis Tree Service was great from start to finish on this big job. John Marquis came out to scope the work, calculated the price on the spot, and tagged the trees that needed to be removed. A few trees were within the wetland buffer zone, so John wrote an excellent, detailed letter to our Conservation Commission to get approval for the removal. I had to be out of town the day they were scheduled to take down the 13 tall pines near our house, and I was worried about not being there to deal with issues, but John assured me all would be well. He called me that morning before they started the job, called me during the job to discuss taking down one more tree that hadn't been tagged initially, and confirmed when the work was done. I expected some damage to the lawn or driveway, but when I got home the only evidence that the crews had been there was the missing trees. I've used two other tree services over the past 20 years, and Marquis wins. They have the right equipment for the biggest jobs, the office staff is responsive, the crews work carefully and efficiently, the owner knows his stuff (he holds degrees in forestry and is a certified arborist), and (surprisingly) their price was competitive. I'd trust them with the biggest/trickiest jobs."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
60
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow great crew very professional and fantastic work . Spent 2.5 hours watching them cutting down trees with crane , very cool . Cleaned up area very nicely after finished. WILL use them again If you are looking for a tree service company Look no further"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willpower Stump Grinding
4.9(
48
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, 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%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gomez Landscaping INC
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Julian's Landscape Irrigation
4.9(
18
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julian provides custom local landscape services with high quality at a fair price. Trustworthy, communicative, and hardworking. Julian is a great choice and much better than the typical options in this area."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Tree Masters, Inc.
4.3(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired NE Tree Masters to remove 26 trees from our yard. They arrived on time and went right to work. Not once did we see any of the several men standing around...they worked hard from start to finish! We are VERY impressed with the professionalism, diligence, and kindness displayed here today. We would hire this company again in a flash!"
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Experienced Crane operator
Experienced climber
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

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.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

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