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Mr. Beaver Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Hired them for a major yard transformation. They removed 3 major oak trees, several large cedars, and countless brush, bushes, & ivy. This crew works extremely hard, efficient, and very well skilled. The crane operator and bobcat drivers are very talented with their maneuvers and make quick work of seemingly dicey tasks. All of the crew very nice and left us a clean yard. Great value. Wouldn't go to anyone else for a similar job"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cardona's Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"If you need tree removal, this is the company to hire. After I contacted them he came out and gave me an estimate and scheduled a time. They arrived on time and took down an enormous birch tree located in a flower bed between my house and a gazebo. They were very quick and did not damage a single plant in my flower bed. They cleaned up and were gone in record time. I would definitely use them again."
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+50

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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A+ Tree and Crane Services Inc
4.7(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"This is the third time I've hired A+ Tree and Crane services. This time I had a large oak tree removed. It was in a difficult to reach area (equipment-wise), but the crew managed to take it down flawlessly. From start to finish the process was excellent. Kenny the estimator arrived as scheduled and was able to fit me into their schedule two days later. The crew arrived promptly and the entire job was finished in under two hours. I highly recommend A+ and will definitely hire them in the future!"
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Alvarez Tree Removal Service & Landscaping LLC
4.9(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Mr. Alvarez did a wonderful job. He responded to my request and completed the job quickly at a reasonable price. He trimmed 2 trees and didn’t leave until he made sure that I was happy with his work. Highly recommend!"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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"Mr. Beaver Tree Service did an amazing job!! It took only 1 hour to cut down 2 trees from my front yard. Their cleanup was impeccable as if there were no trees in my front yard. The price for the project was extremely reasonable and their customer service was above and beyond (Teresa and Oscar are amazing. I am happy to have found a company that I will use for many projects. I am about to use on a second project. couldn’t be happier with the service and highly recommend them to anyone needing tree work. Great job all around. Rosemarie Singh"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
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Rigging Tree Service
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Hands down the best group of professional guys! Highly recommend this company for your tree work. Very prompt, knowledgeable, affordable, friendly, and take pride in their work. They took extra caution to not mess up the yard and other trees not cut. I will definitely be using their tree service again in the future!"
Response time1 day
172 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

"M&T Friendly Tree Service was so professional, it was amazing to watch them work! They took down 5 large trees with precision and cleaned up afterwards, it was a positive experience, I definitely recommend them!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

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