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Green Vista Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team worked carefully and diligently to remove the oak, taking about 6 hours. Communication was excellent with the arborist who did the estimate as well as the crew upon arrival, during the job, and at completion. They left my yard and patio clean and their impact was minimal despite the bulk of the tree."
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+15

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Same Day Tree & Landscape Service
4.9(
118
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and team carried out great work pruning some large trees and removing some dead trees from our yard. Provided a timely and competitive quote and left the site extremely clean and tidy. Our neighbors saw the work and immediately hired Moises to do similar work in their yard. Strongly recommended."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had Hometown Tree Experts remove two large oak trees in our backyard and a large spruce tree from our front yard. We had multiple quotes, and they were the least expensive (by thousands of dollars for most of the other quotes we had). Not only that, their office staff were the most friendly of any tree company I've worked with. Two of the companies that gave us quotes told us they would need to bring a crane in, and Hometown did it without a crane and with incredible speed (they did the entire job in under 6 hours). Not only that, they managed to take down the massive oak trees while not damaging the trampoline, play structure, and garden, all of which were very close by. They also were just overall very friendly, and left the yard cleaner than it was when they got there. I hope I don't need to have any more trees removed, but if I do, I will definitely use this company again."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the most professional company I have ever dealt with. The work was extraordinary and the service was the best of all time. I would highly recommend to anyone needing tree work done."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
130
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree Care Service was great to work with and the work quality was excellent. I plan on getting more tree work done by this company and I highly recommend them to other homeowners. The pricing was fair and the owner has been great to work with."
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+19

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar was great! They were thorough, responsive, and super helpful. They provided a detailed estimate and quickly got to work. We had them trim several trees on our property and remove trees that were too close to the house. We’ve worked with a few tree companies in the past and Axcobar by far was the best we’ve worked with. We definitely recommend and plan to use them again."
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+25

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AAA Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this tree service company for anyone needing reliable and affordable tree work. The crew was experienced, respectful, and hardworking throughout the entire process. They removed several dangerous branches and made our yard look much more open and beautiful."
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Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

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