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Avatar for Roque's Tree Service
Roque's Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree Removal

Serving Brighton, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew responded to my request immediately and got the job done within a couple hours. They were already working in the neighborhood. They cut down a huge oak tree including grinding the stump and cleanups. Cost less than the rest. I absolutely recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elson Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Brighton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two young men came to my home to cut down a 50 ft dead pine tree. I was amazed ! They were kind, efficient, quick, & very knowledgeable of their job. I would most definitely recommend Elson lawn & landscape for any job at my home. It was so nice to have good people, do a excellent job. Thank you !"
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Maple tree removal
Maple tree removal
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elm tree limb

+3

Response time1 day
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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MAJESTIC TREE CO.
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Brighton, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a great experience. It’s so nice to deal with a real pro. Tim knows trees. He arrived right on time. The trees look beautiful, and everything was cleaned up. They also didn’t step on any of my plants. In addition, his quote was below the other company we considered. Worth every dollar!"
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+5

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kensington Contracting, LLC
4.3(
173
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming - For BusinessTree Removal - For Business

Serving Brighton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thanks to Brent, Christie and the team for an excellent job! I had a dead tree over 60 ft cut down and branches of another pine tree overhanging my roof trimmed. They were professional, quick and cleaned up all the debris for a very reasonable price, I would definitely recommend them."
Commerce MI
Monster Willow
Storm Damage
Commerce MI
Monster Willow

+53

Response time1 day
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

No. Most of the time, suckers are only a sign that the tree is experiencing stress. However, they can also be the canary in the coal mine, letting you know that something else is stressing your tree. If you have lots of suckers on your tree, calling in an arborist or a tree care expert is always a good call to determine the cause and develop a solution that de-stresses your tree.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

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