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Avatar for Zuhlke Tree Service
Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
91
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+2 more

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were skillful and very professional, and certainly know their business. The crew was very careful about our buildings and power lines and solved some extremely worrisome tree problems for us. Their cost was a little high, but I guess that's what you have to pay for good technology and safe, skillful, energetic work!"
Some big rounds
Handy little tree cart
We didn't put it there, but we got it off
Early bird gets the worm. Clean roadside job site.
Really they should sell this saw with a cape

+3

Response time2 days
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Starling Treescapes
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+3 more

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Matt did a great job. We had several very large trees that needed to be removed from the woods around our home. Some were dead and some had begun to block our solar panels. Matt is a knowledgeable and experienced arborist and very safely and carefully laid the trees down exactly where he planned them to. Debris was gathered up and taken away. I couldn't be more pleased and, as a bonus, our solar panels are putting out a lot more electricity. I would happily recommend Starling Treescapes to anyone."
Rigging
Stihl Chainsaws
Tree Removals
Maple
Piece by piece

+3

Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Jarrod Burns Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Jarrod took down a very large 150 plus yr old pine tree that towered above the roof of our house! He is a pro for sure. He dropped it right where it needed to go and made it look way too easy! I recommend him highly for any tree service. His price is more than fair for his experience and skill."
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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true north property maintenance
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

hello my name is colby hamor, i am 21 years old and just starting up my own business as of summer of 25', i do lawn care- spring and fall cleanups, mowing, mulching sticks and leaves. stump grinding and downed tree cleanup. junk removal- house clean outs, scrap, trash.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sons Of Thunder Tree Service
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jessie came out and gave us a quote and was here doing the work the next day. Took down two large spruce trees that have had us concerned due to the proximity to buildings. We highly recommend them."
tree removal
removal
trim
removal
maple

+19

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

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