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Rowan Tree Care
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ed is a great arborist! He taught me more about trees in a short time than an entire book or internet search! He helped my very large tree at an extremely reasonable price! He will be back later this year for a much needed teim. I will recommend him to everyone I know!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gilliam's Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Gilliam’s Tree Service to trim two trees. They did a great job, were courteous, friendly and cleaned everything up well. We would definitely hire them again and recommend this company to friends and family."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Rose Lawncare and Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Devin and Landen did an amazing job! I had two large, unwieldy, dead trees that needed to come down, and they did not disappoint! They were prompt, professional, courteous, and considerate of my needs. They also went an "extra mile" and put down grass seed and some hay where there was some disturbed soil around the work site! The value for the money was top-notch, and I will definitely call them in the future for any tree work that comes up!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cox Tree Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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Sloan Site Services
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Bristol, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

With 10+ years of experience, we're your trusted experts for all things tree-related. We provide professional and reliable services, including tree removal, land clearing, debris removal, precise pruning, and light grade work. Our team proudly serves both Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. We're dedicated to transforming your property by opening up views, protecting your home and vehicles with preventative tree care, and ensuring your family's safety. Fully insured and offering free estimates. We look forward to working with you!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

On grafted trees, tree suckers will grow from the root stock, not the branches grafted onto it. Therefore, the leaves and characteristics of the suckers aren’t the same as the tree because they are different varieties. Root stock has more hardiness, strength, or drought tolerance than its grafted limbs, so if the suckers are from fruit or flowers, it might be different than the main part of your tree.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

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