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Top-Rated Arborists in Penobscot - Updated Nov 2026

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

"James Zuhlke executed his Professional Arborist Talents Flawlessly! He was a pleasure to work with. He bent over backwards to please. I'd Highly Recommend him & I'd certainly retain his Services again, as might be necessary, with future Arbor Care of our property. Sincerely, Eric"
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
136 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Starling Treescapes
Starling Treescapes
5.0(
10
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Starling Tree, we understand the importance of preserving the beauty of your landscape while ensuring the safety and health of your trees. As skilled climbers, we can handle complex tree removals, where precision and attention to detail are paramount, while leaving your landscaping intact. We are fully equipped to handle all of your arboricultural projects, large or small, employing our tractor and other heavy equipment when needed.

Cabling
Tree Removals
Tree Removals
Tree Removals
Tree Removals

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Jarrod Burns Tree Service
5.0(
6
)
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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for true north property maintenance
true north property maintenance
5.0(
1
)
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.

Avatar for Estabrook
Estabrook
4.9(
15
)
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 FAQs, answered by experts

Consumers typically do not need to worry about the cost of tree insurance, as professional tree service companies pay for their own coverage. For a tree service business, an average U.S. policy covering about $1 million in general liability costs roughly $40 a month or $500 a year. More extensive policies, providing between $500,000 to $2 million in coverage, can cost between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending on the company's size and scope of work. Tree service professionals should speak with an insurance company to determine the right plan for their business.

Full decorating services often provide rental trees for their Christmas packages, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one. However, individual interior decorators and others may not offer rented trees, so always check the specifics of their services before booking. Keep in mind that you’ll need to prepare the Christmas tree for pick-up shortly after the holidays.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

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