Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Fitchburg, WI

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Fitchburg, WI?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY FITCHBURG, WI HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon1k+
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Fitchburg

Avatar for Gridline Landscape Services
Gridline Landscape Services
4.7(
28
)
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Fitchburg, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Tom this Spring for tree work and landscaping. Could not be more pleased with the projects . Responded to my request on Angieâ  s immediately and from there it was the best experience. He did such a professional job my 2 neighbors hired Tom. A joy to work with. Without a doubt, so pleased to have found Tom."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Hamm's Arborcare, Inc
Hamm's Arborcare, Inc
5.0(
9
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fitchburg, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were so impressed by the quality of professionalism, from the gal answering the phone, to Kevin, to the "tree guys" felling the trees exactly in the space we requested. All were very helpful and courteous. Kevin's summation on our troublesome huge pine root heaving up our blacktop was about what we expected, but he went into detail and gave some good advice to help the problem. Great job!!!"
Dino lift 72RXT
Bucket Truck
Skilled Climbers on board!
Kevin Hamm - Board Certified Master Arborist
Dino 72RXT

+4

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Newf & Trees, LLC
Newf & Trees, LLC
4.9(
44
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Fitchburg, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marcelo, the owner of the company, was so professional, courteous, and on time. His work was excellent and the price was very reasonable. Excellent tree service."
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work

+93

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Gibson Enterprises LLC
Gibson Enterprises LLC
4.9(
19
)
Tree Trimming

Serving Fitchburg, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had an old pine tree removed from our backyard. They did a great job with minimal disturbance of adjacent foliage. They cleaned up and removed the debris in an efficient and thorough manner. Overall, we were very pleased with their work. Good price too!"
clean cut without bagging
crisp edging job
shaping the grass
a lower grass cut
Tree removal and Trimming

+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Roman Landscaping and Snow Removal
Roman Landscaping and Snow Removal
5.0(
7
)
Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fitchburg, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were satisfied with the outcome of our retaining wall project. It took a little longer than we initially anticipated, but in the end, the final quality of the work was worth it. They installed two block walls, replaced and updated our downspout drainage system, and fixed the fence gate that sits behind one of the walls. They were friendly throughout."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+9

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 138
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.

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.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

The Fitchburg, WI homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.