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Top-Rated Arborists in Potosi - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Top Notch Tree Service & Landscaping
Top Notch Tree Service & Landscaping
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Blake and his crew were amazing! I have them clean out 6 flower beds, replace the old mulch with rock and trimmed up the plants that I wanted to keep. Did everything I asked for and more. Will definitely use them again."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
FRAZER'S TREE SVC
4.3(
11
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

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Was a slight delay because of bad weather but very prompt as soon as the weather permitted. I felt it was a little pricey but they

did quality work for their money. Owners and workers were professional and courteous. Would use them again if needed.


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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Ritzco Tree Care
Ritzco Tree Care
4.7(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Price quoted was double that of local competitors. That said, he was driving 30 miles to do the job, was very knowledgeable and professional, with great attention to detail. If there's any problem with my selected contractor, Ritzco Tree Care will get the job in spite of the price. All local tree services' prices were in the same ball park, about half of Ritzco. That might just be Waynesville contractors trying to keep Rolla contractors away. Ritzco's price was very close to what I expected for a licensed, insured, certified trees service employing at least one arborist. If that proves to not be true, as mentioned, I'll cancel the local contract and move to Ritzco."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"From start to finish the guys from J & D Forestry were great to work with. I first called them asking them to give me a quote for some land clearing for a future shed I was going to build. Devin came out same day and provided me with a more than reasonable quote. I moved forward right then and there. The crew showed up within the next couple of days to knock out the job. Their equipment was clean and well taken care of, the work performed was professional and executed exactly how we discussed. I couldn’t have asked for a better job from J&D Forestry. By far the best forestry company I’ve dealt with and highly recommend these guys."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
L & M Tree Service
4.5(
121
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Potosi, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called on Monday and promised service Tuesday evening. Max and John showed up even earlier than originally scheduled and were out of here in a half hour; stumps ground and areas cleaned up. Since my previous tree service moved out of the area, Max, at L&M Tree Service, is my new go-to arborist. Highly recommend."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Pruning a tree is a yearly DIY job that involves removing small dead branches, leaves, and blooms to help the tree grow bigger and stronger. You can often complete the job with basic home gardening tools. Trimming a tree, however, removes larger sections to control the direction the tree grows in and protects your home, utility wires, and yard from potentially dangerous branches.

Peach trees grow to be about 25 feet, so keep this in mind for pruning as well. If you plan to DIY, you’ll need to be comfortable working on a ladder. Without pruning, peach tree branches can sprawl nearly as wide as the tree grows tall, so make sure to plan pruning sessions at least once per year in the spring for controlled growth. And if you’re working on a ladder, be sure to follow all safety precautions, especially if you’ll be dealing with falling branches.

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