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Avatar for BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crew was very good at what they did. Were on time as stated. Fast efficient and took the time to safeguard my property. Tree was close to home so extra care was needed did job by climbing as no equipment could be used. Cost was a fair price for my job. Another neighbor seen the work going on and hired Bladmir to cut his tree."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
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+78

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timber Beast Tree Service
4.8(
69
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Tree Removal

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just had Curtis and the team out yesterday, they did an awesome job cleaning up my huge oaks, pruning out all the old dead growth and opening up the trees. They have an amazing tree climber and a great ground crew. We are extremely happy with the work performed, on time, on budget!"
Tree Removal and Stump Grinding
Tree Removal
HUGE Cottonwood Removal
Tree Removal and Trimming
HUGE Cottonwood Removal

+11

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roque's Tree Service
4.7(
101
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Tree Removal

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely the best tree company in southeast Michigan if you do not hire these guys you are missing out on the best price and quality work they do with professional service."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ALEX ELITE TREE CARE L.L.C.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This a is a fantastic company to hire for tree removal, yard clean up, and landscaping. They did a thorough job, were listeners as to what I wanted removed and what I wanted saved, and were pleasant to talk to. I most highly recommend them."
Storm Clean up
Tree Removal
Large Tree Removal
Tree Work
Tree trimming

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

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.

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 tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

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