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Top-Rated Arborists in Ellenville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for B Weekes Tree Care LLC
B Weekes Tree Care LLC
3.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ellenville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They responded to my request very fast and scheduled the job quickly. They were pleasant and did a professional job and even cleaned up the sawdust and branch dropped on the driveway."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Roots &
Roots &
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ellenville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased with the outcome. Alec is a very experienced certified arborist with excellent credentials and it shows in the way he approaches his work . He was very pleasant and friendly. He first gave us an accessment of the overall health and condition of our trees . Then he took the time to explain everything he was going to do and why he was doing it . He always asked first whether we were okay with what he planned to do. The result was excellent. We were very pleased with the outcome and we learned a lot about our trees in the process. We feel his fee was very much in line with his level of expertise. Trees not only add to the overall aesthetics of a property, they also contribute to the well being of our environment and add to your property value. So it was very important to us that we get a qualified person for this project. We highly recommend Roots &!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Ca Landscaping and masonry inc
Ca Landscaping and masonry inc
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Ellenville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job, very professional, I recommend them to all my friends and I would hire them again in the future. The patio and stone work was just simply amazing, everyone loves it and it still looks like new after two years."
Dead Ash Tree Removal
Pine tree removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal and Tree Trimming
Dead Ash Tree Removal

+44

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Blue Horizon landscapes LLC
Blue Horizon landscapes LLC
5.0(
29
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Ellenville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"blue horizon did a great job cleaning up my property this spring and taking down a decently sized maple tree. I also had them trim an oak tree away from the house. They took away all of the leaves and debris and left the property spotless. These guys are true professionals and I would recommend them to anyone seeking professional landscape work done at an affordable price. thanks again!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, 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.

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.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

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