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Top-Rated Arborists in Elizabeth - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As always, Friendly Tree does not disappoint. I have used them for years. Their arborist John is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Never steered me wrong. Recommends the right actions with an eye to keeping costs down."
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+5

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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USAF Tree Service
4.6(
63
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"These guys were absolutely awesome! They arrived as scheduled. Did a quick and exceptional job removing three trees and cleaned up right away. The foreman orchestrated the entire project with the guys which I have to say was excellent! They definitely went above and beyond! I would DEFINITELY recommend this company. Great job Angi!"
Tree Removal
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Tree Removal
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+41

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bj's Tree Service
4.9(
107
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I originally needed a lot of pruning and trimming to be done.  These guys are true, tree professionals and not just landscapers who can cut bushes.  It's evident right from the start and I was very impressed with not only in the manner they cut and trimmed (as far as knowing how far to go without damaging the tree and for aesthetic reasons) but they do a GREAT job with clean up afterwards. 
After finishing the job, they pointed out to me that I had serious dead branches from my very tall Oak trees and other trees in my yard that I never realized.  If these would fall, they would easily kill someone and/or damage my house.  Frankie (owner with brother Walter) didn't try to oversell what needed to be done but made me realize I was taking a chance.  I agreed to have him and crew cut down all of these heavy branches and the tree not only look better, but they'll be healthier and we'll be safer for it.
Bottom line is that these guys are good, fair on price and I was very pleased to have them work for me. 
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+104

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Riccardi Tree Service
4.7(
82
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with job, no more branches looming over house. They were respectful of the beautiful tree that we love and only removed what was needed. The clean up was great! Our yard looked better than when they started! Sorry for late review, but they deserved it even late."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Amazing Tree Services LLC
4.5(
87
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a tree come down in a storm a couple of years back, I'ma be honest it's been a little while. That was 2 or 3 years ago. They did a phenomenal job. They cleaned up, almost cleaned up too well. We wanted them to leave more granite for the fireplace and stuff like that I had to tell them "Wait, don't shred them all" but they were very kind about setting things aside, dusting main pieces of wood that we wanted to keep for our fireplace and getting rid of everything else. They tidied up beautifully. They worked very fast. I don't know how many helpers they had, but they were really quick. It was a part of a tree that a lightning bolt took off the top, almost half. The tree forked about 20 ft above the ground and the lightning took off one of the two halves of the tree. Unfortunately, a little bit of it hit the roof of the house and punched a hole about the size of your fist into and got that patched up. The people did a phenomenal job getting what was on the lawn of the lawn. They showed up on time, right away. They were top notch."
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+9

Recommended by97%of homeowners
Beyond The Leaf Tree and Shrub Experts, LLC
4.4(
144
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"If you have very large trees you want taken down Beyond the Leaf is the contractor you want. I was impressed with the equipment and method they used. They are very efficient and clean up all debris and take it with them."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for C & Y Landscape and Tree Services LLC
C & Y Landscape and Tree Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elizabeth, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired C&Y to remove poison ivy from a tree on my front lawn. My technician was thoughtful to remove all the poison ivy at the root and trim the vines from the tree that extended up the trunk and into the branches. He explained everything and did not use herbicides due to the fragile state of my tree ;’which would have killed it. I will definitely hire them again and use them for landscaping services in the future."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

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