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Holly Forest Tree Service
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Customers say: True professional

"Great experience having this company cut down our tree. They not only cut the tree but left the area like one hadn’t even been there. From the first time we communicated with Oscar until the job was complete, he was very prompt to respond. Would highly recommend this company for services."
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+11

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Franco Landscaping, Hardscaping & Maintaining
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Customers say: True professional

"Francisco and his crew did a terrific job in both painting and construction. We hired them to build a 1800sq ft deck after multiple estimates. They finished on time much sooner than any of the other bidders. They were professional and meticulous in every detail. To our surprise they often worked 10 hour days, despite working on a contract price, and not cost + labor. A good family owned business proud of their work ethics and skills. Great experience and I would highly recommend them for their multiple services."
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+18

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thickett-B-Gone
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Ron and his team did a very good job removing the trees, and they even cleaned our gutters out for us- no extra charge! I would DEFINITELY recommend these pros. 5 stars!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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Nc Top Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Been using them for 2 years now. They not only do a great job, but they do great at communicating and have great prices. Highly recommended."
Response time2 days
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Los Amigos Landscaping and Tree service
4.9(
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Los Amigos did a very professional job removing several trees and trimming others on our property. They are an experienced crew with high quality equipment and skills. Hilda, the team leader, is a great communicator who follows up to get the work done to 100% satisfaction."
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+7

Response time2 days
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Keener Landscaping
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Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Daniel did a very thorough job and in a timely manner. You can count on him. Always available cell and returns his calls."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Unfortunately, if you cut the top off a palm tree, it will die. Instead of budding or branching out, the top begins to slowly rot. That's why having a professional tree trimming at least twice a year is a good idea. If you don’t have experience with trimming your palm tree, you might accidentally cut the top off, leaving a dead and rotting tree in your wake.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

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