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Avatar for Pacific Arboriculture
Pacific Arboriculture
4.8(
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pacific Arborculture was great...fast and efficient work, they didn't damage my lawn or leave woodchips strewn about, and the price was right."
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+218

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Altaview Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are fantastic. We met with several arborists, and Brenda & Jose impressed us from the moment we met them. One tree was a problematic situation because it was our neighbor's tree that we needed to have the branches removed from our property, and our neighbor was not cooperating. Originally we planned to have the tree cut with a hedge trimer right up the property line. Jose cared enough and hand-cut each branch individually. This tree is at least 75' tall. The other two trees we in our back yard and again, the team at Altaview performed to perfection."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal
4.5(
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heath met us to discuss the project, worked with us to get a quote, and communicated well about the date the work would be done. The project was completed quickly and looks great. I would hire Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal again."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
4.8(
141
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The experience was absolutely fantastic! I got a call quickly, I texted a picture, got a quote, and within a few hours, Neil arrived to take out my tree stump. He was done within an hour. Excellent custom as service. Very fair price. Highly recommend! A+"
Response time40 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
236
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The trees I wanted trimmed were done in a timely manner and the area was totally cleaned. There was a communications problem. The arborist was the only person on site that spoke English well. He explained what needed to be done to the foreman and left. From then on it was touch and go. Luckily, one of the young guys doing the work spoke some English. I had to watch what was being done, running from the front to the back of my yard. I was having two trees done at once. Sometimes I would catch a mistake being made, as to what I asked for, and sometimes I wouldn't. I finally was able to get a hold of the arborist and have him come back. In the end, the trees were trimmed, it wasn't a disaster, and I was somewhat satisfied with the work."
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+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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American Tree Care
4.9(
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ammon and his team are excellent. They are my go-to team to remove tress, trim trees and get advice about trees that are dangerous. We have two acres and I have used American Tree Care for at least 5 years and have referred to friends and family. His quotes are reasonable and his work is top quality and done when scheduled. I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bushman Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second time using Bushman Tree Service.  It went well again.
They were on time and good to work with.  The hedge looks great, and the rhododendrons look superb.  They cleaned up all of the branches and trimmings nicely.  We've had two neighbors ask for their name so they can use them.


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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Martin Landscaping LLC
4.8(
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Serving Sumner, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Martin Landscaping help me get my backyard in great shape. Im excited and happy with the work provided. I will definitely call him again and recommend to others He was on time. Never late, infact a day early for the job. Thanks again."
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Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

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