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Avatar for Zuhlke Tree Service
Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
91
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Penobscot, 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
149 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 Penobscot, 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
29 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 RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Penobscot, 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 Penobscot, 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.

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Estabrook
4.9(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Called to have a tree near my house removed. He showed the next day and cut it down removed the stump and fixed my yard was very reasonably priced and work was excellent would recommend to all my freinds"
Dangerous trees
Dangerous trees
Dangerous trees
Dangerous trees
Dangerous trees

+30

Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If a tree stump is removed properly, the chances of a tree growing back are low. However, if a tree has a robust root system, roots can sometimes sprout and someday grow into a tree. The chance of regrowth will depend on several factors such as the type of tree, soil quality, and strength of the root system. In general, it is not recommended to plant a tree where a stump was removed.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

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