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J.P. Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very Professional and Intelligent, JP Tree Service and his crew are the best tree service this side North Eastern NC. I would highly recommend. When the job was completed you couldn't even tell there were trees previously there. Yard was completely clean and no debris was left behind. Amazing job. Hands down the best service I have ever experienced. ?????"
 J.P. Tree Service
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC
4.9(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Branch x Branch land clearing was extremely professional during our consultation. They cleared the big tree in my yard that was causing damage and unwanted debris. Now the back yard look as if there was never even a tree there. Thank you so much for your services!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greener Lawns
5.0(
7
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Does real good work. I think he put more chemicals down than my previous lawn man getting a good coverage to my lawn. I would recommend him to friends and family for his services."
Green Lawn
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
TJ&K Home Improvement
4.3(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Rich Square, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"He did not charge me. He was not very personable when I called him. I felt like I was a nuisance. He had one word answers and in my location, there was no cell phone services. I asked him to meet me and I gave him the locations. He waited for me at the bridge. I tried to get cell phone network but he did not communicate well and I did not get a good impression from him. His pricing was not clear and he kept saying depending on what I want. He was veg. He would not give me details."
Recommended by80%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.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

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.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Early signs that a tree is struggling include premature leaf shedding and lesions or other strange markings. Peeling bark, dead or rotten branches on the ground, and a conspicuous lack of leaves can all be signs that a tree has started to die. By the time a tree starts leaning, it’s usually too far gone to save.

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