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Top-Rated Arborists in Damascus - Updated Nov 2026

J&D Landscaping and Tree Expert
4.6(
157
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired J&D Landscaping to cut down an old tree, plant new ones, and take care of mulching and grass trimming. Mr. William and his team were amazing! They were professional, efficient, and left my yard looking stunning. Mr. Elvis did an amazing jog! I am happy with the quality of work and highly recommend their services!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
47
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+4 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. The crew arrived on time and first took down a dead tree near our driveway and house. One worker climbed the tree and carefully took off branches and then dropped the tree into the woods. Then they went to work on another tree that had branches reaching out toward our house. All taken down safely and efficiently and they cleaned up when they were done. I'd definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
35
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar was great! They were thorough, responsive, and super helpful. They provided a detailed estimate and quickly got to work. We had them trim several trees on our property and remove trees that were too close to the house. We’ve worked with a few tree companies in the past and Axcobar by far was the best we’ve worked with. We definitely recommend and plan to use them again."
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+25

Response time3 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care once again has done a fantastic job for us. They are always prompt with communication, prices are fair, and their work is excellent. Within a week of contacting Kevin, I had someone come out to assess what work I needed and had a crew show up. I asked for additional landscaping work this year, a separate quote was drawn up, approved and scheduled with ease. Thank you for another great experience!"
Delaware River Jack stone filling in bare dirt areas. Forming a stone bed.
In this project, we transformed a bare dirt area by using Blue Ice stone in the corner. Along the patio border, we added Delaware River Jack to seamlessly connect the entire stone bed around the pool.
Retaining Wall / Artificial Grass / Walk Way
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
230
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend Xtra Care Landscaping. The quality of the materials and the professionalism regarding all the work that was done at my home was excellent. The customer service was great as well. All of the crews that worked at my home were very professional and hard workers. The price point was very reasonable. I would not hesitate to use their services again."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shifflett Tree Svc
4.6(
91
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shifflett Tree Service did an outstanding job on the trimming of our long-neglected trees and bushes. One boxwood was removed, azaleas trimmed and thinned, trees shaped up. Changed the entire facade of the house (the neighbors will be happy!). Especially noteworthy is that they came out in the big snow - much appreciated & that prevented even more damage under the weight. Why wait until spring? Get it done now and they will come right out to give an estimate and then return to do the actual work. Family-run and very easy to communicate with - they don't disappear - and they do a very professional job! A real gem in the DC & MD area...."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick returned our calls promptly and gave us a fair quote for services. Baumann's does not overcharge or upsell. Once we settled on Baumann's Landscaping as our contractor, we called Rick and the crew were out the next morning promptly at 9am. We were expecting two days of work to clear the brush, but they completed the job in 4 hours. The crew went above and beyond, killing vines choking our trees, mulching all the deadfall, and pushing the brush line all the way back beyond the trees (we live on Maryland wetlands). Fast, prompt, great job. Would absolutely hire again. A++."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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White Oak Tree Experts
4.8(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After a big storm White Oak responded to our request for assistance within 30 minutes, came out to see what we needed within a few hours (on a weekend), and completed the job the next morning for a super price, fast and very well. Excellent service and work. We will use them again!"
Tree removed
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Patricio's Lawn Services
4.7(
30
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Patricio and his workers came and did the job, and exceeded my expectations. I would like to use his services again, but I would recommend that he get back in touch sooner with a response."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

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