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Avatar for ER Tree Service
ER Tree Service
4.6(
258
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
24
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From estimate to job completion, I was very happy I connected with Walton Tree Stump Removal. They fit me on schedule promptly. The job was done well and they cleaned yard. I will be using them again."
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Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Vision is great to work with! They exceeded my expectations on a walkway and garden bed rebuild. I plan to hire them again in the spring to do another walkway install in the back yard and for shrub planting."
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Estate Gardening
Fire Pit
A thousand cuts

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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