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Top-Rated Arborists in Cape Girardeau - Updated Nov 2026

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MK Lawn Services and Custom Decks LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

MK Lawn Services and Custom Decks LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Deck Restorations
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barker Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

BMD Tree Service has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Barker Tree Care
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Winchester Farm Tree Removal + More
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

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Hi! I own a small farm in north west TN and own a mini excavator, small dozer, 2 tractors with implements, a big dump trailer, and a bucket truck. I do tree removal, stump grinding, excavation, demolition and storm clean up, land clean up, dirt and gravel delivery, gravel drive way repair, culvert installation, and more! Free Estimates! Thanks and God bless!

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Inventors Imaginarium
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality craftsmanship with honest communication from start to finish. Whether you're planning a small repair or a larger renovation, our goal is to provide durable, professional results that improve the value, function, and appearance of your property.\n\nOur services include residential construction, remodeling, repairs, renovations, demolition, framing, drywall, flooring, painting, trim and finish carpentry, deck and porch work, fencing, siding, roofing repairs, door and window installation, and general handyman services. We also handle property improvements, rental property maintenance, and custom projects tailored to your needs.\n\nEvery project is completed with attention to detail, quality materials, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time. We believe in treating every home as if it were our own by maintaining a clean worksite, respecting your property, and keeping you informed throughout the project. \n\nChoose us today!

Leedy Farms & Land Management LLC
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Cape Girardeau, MO and surrounding areas

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Leedy Farms & Land Management LLC is a locally owned and operated land management, excavation, and property improvement company based in Buchanan, Tennessee. Established in 2023, our team brings decades of combined hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation, excavation, land clearing, grading, property maintenance, welding, fabrication, construction support, and industrial work.\n\nWe serve West Tennessee and surrounding areas and are willing to travel for larger projects. Our services include excavation, land and lot clearing, tree and brush removal, driveway and road work, gravel spreading, grading, drainage improvements, bush hogging, site preparation, and property cleanup.\n\nWe believe in honesty, dependability, hard work, clear communication, and treating every customer's property like our own. We take pride in doing the job right from start to finish.\n\nFrom clearing to completion – we do it all!

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Arborists FAQs, 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.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

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.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

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