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Avatar for Chilo Tree Services
Chilo Tree Services
5.0(
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business+2 more

Serving Darlington, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very good job of clearing dead wood from our trees.The crew works well together and are well trained. This is the second time that we have used this company and highly recommend their services to our friends and neighbors. CARL R."
Tree Removak
Tree Service Project
Tree Removak
Tree Removak
Tree Removak

+46

Response time2 days
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Jarret Bauman Construction, LLC
Jarret Bauman Construction, LLC
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Darlington, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jarret was very prompt, pleasant to talk with and did an excellent job. Communication was prompt. He worked very hard and had 4 25' arborvitaes taken down to the ground and hauled away within 1 hour. Very impressed. I highly recommend Jarret."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, 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.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

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