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Last update on October 04, 2022

Top-Rated Arborists in Swarthmore - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
4.9(
101
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Timothy is very knowledgeable and is a certified arborist, he took time to explain his assessment of the tree which was heavily infected with aphids and the treatments that we could take to remedy the situation. It was easy to get access to talk to him unlike other services where you end up having to speak to person after person who are not certified arborists. I would call on him for any future needs."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Carlito's Tree Cutting Service
Carlito's Tree Cutting Service
4.8(
130
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Tree Removal

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iâ ve used other tree companies and after using Carlitos I will never use anyone else. They are very professional and extremely nice."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
139
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work done promptly. Have been trying to get a full report on health of trees but arborist has not responded after numerous phone calls."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Avatar for SavATree - Mainline
SavATree - Mainline
3.9(
110
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He could only do 2 of the 3 trees (without a waiver of liability) so only got an estimate on the one large one. Knowledgeable arborist but price was higher than the first 2 estimates I asked on my own."
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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The Ceiba Tree Service LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"If you’re looking for reliable, licensed, and insured professionals for tree removal, tree trimming, landscaping, or lawn services, I highly recommend The Ceiba Tree Service LLC. I will definitely be using them again!"
Mulching and Landscape
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Garcia GT Landscaping & Hardscaping, LLC
4.3(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Super kind and communicative team, and the lead landscaper started immediately. Rates were reasonable, and the work was fast and clean. I've hired the company to do weekly lawn maintenance. Thumbs up!"
Full backyard clean up
Full backyard clean up
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Avatar for Flynn Landscaping, LLC
Flynn Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
13
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good to work with great communication hired to do clean up,mulch beds,fertilizer and lawn care,very happy with Dan"s work"
Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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J & Sons Services Co
3.5(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"EXCELLENT JOB DONE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TOO ANYONE THAT NEEDS WORK DONE ON THERE HOME, I'M A PERFECTIONIST N that's what they are, polite N respectful. N they clean up behind themselves. Thank you much"
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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Maple trees start the growing season by developing small groups of red flowers where the tree's fruit, the samaras, will appear in the coming weeks. Later in spring, the samaras, which many call whirlybirds or similar names, develop into single-winged seed carriers that spin when falling or drifting in the wind. 

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.

Tree borers are difficult to control and remove once they make a home in your tree. However, with patience and determination, some methods can slow the damage or even eliminate the pests. But, once the damage is too much for the tree to handle, the only solution becomes removing it. Talk to a tree specialist early for the best chance at saving 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.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

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