Shy Tree, is a licensed and insured Tree Service Company founded in 2017 with the mission to practice Arboriculture in a commercial setting while prioritizing plant health care. Over the years, we have developed a strong reputation for our reliable and efficient service, ensuring that every tree we work with receives the best care possible. In addition to over 1000 residential clients, Shy Tree has earned several commercial contracts, including extensive projects at the French Embassy in Washington D.C., a service contract with the City of Bowie, MD, and the state of Maryland’s Department of Transportation. Our projects often include tree planting, pruning, and maintenance, as well as emergency response following storms and natural disasters, showcasing our versatility and commitment to client satisfaction. Alex Shy, owner and operator of Shy Tree, is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, MD Licensed Tree Expert, and is a qualified Tree Risk Assessor. Alex graduated with honors from West Virginia University with his B.S. in Natural Resource Management, which equips him with an in-depth understanding of sustainable practices. He actively teaches the MAC-ISA’s Arborist Certification Course, sharing his extensive knowledge with aspiring arborists in the community. Alex also owns and operates an arboricultural safety and training company, the Arborist Development Group, where he focuses on enhancing safety protocols and fostering professional development among industry workers. His role as a Board Certified Master Arborist truly sets him apart in the field. His passion for education and commitment to environmental stewardship drives the mission of Shy Tree, a top-tier tree service provider. Credentials: ISA #MA-5832B MD LTE #2168
"Alex was extremely professional in the removal of some downed trees near a waterfall on my property. He happened to be in my area (Western NC) post-Helene doing storm work and came by at a moments notice with his crane. I would highly recommend Shy Tree to anyone looking to hire a very experienced and honest tree service."
James F on February 2025
Shy Tree, is a licensed and insured Tree Service Company founded in 2017 with the mission to practice Arboriculture in a commercial setting while prioritizing plant health care. Over the years, we have developed a strong reputation for our reliable and efficient service, ensuring that every tree we work with receives the best care possible. In addition to over 1000 residential clients, Shy Tree has earned several commercial contracts, including extensive projects at the French Embassy in Washington D.C., a service contract with the City of Bowie, MD, and the state of Maryland’s Department of Transportation. Our projects often include tree planting, pruning, and maintenance, as well as emergency response following storms and natural disasters, showcasing our versatility and commitment to client satisfaction. Alex Shy, owner and operator of Shy Tree, is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, MD Licensed Tree Expert, and is a qualified Tree Risk Assessor. Alex graduated with honors from West Virginia University with his B.S. in Natural Resource Management, which equips him with an in-depth understanding of sustainable practices. He actively teaches the MAC-ISA’s Arborist Certification Course, sharing his extensive knowledge with aspiring arborists in the community. Alex also owns and operates an arboricultural safety and training company, the Arborist Development Group, where he focuses on enhancing safety protocols and fostering professional development among industry workers. His role as a Board Certified Master Arborist truly sets him apart in the field. His passion for education and commitment to environmental stewardship drives the mission of Shy Tree, a top-tier tree service provider. Credentials: ISA #MA-5832B MD LTE #2168
"Alex was extremely professional in the removal of some downed trees near a waterfall on my property. He happened to be in my area (Western NC) post-Helene doing storm work and came by at a moments notice with his crane. I would highly recommend Shy Tree to anyone looking to hire a very experienced and honest tree service."
James F on February 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in tree services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Very happy with the end result. Extremely responsive, worked quickly, were on time and the cost was beyond reasonable."
Adrienne R on May 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in tree services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Very happy with the end result. Extremely responsive, worked quickly, were on time and the cost was beyond reasonable."
Adrienne R on May 2025
American Lawn and Tree Specialists, Inc. is a locally owned & operated company committed to providing the very best lawn care and ornamental tree/shrub care service to its customers. With over 30 years of experience, we offer free estimates where we can come out and evaluate your lawn and landscape. This is our basis so that we may provide you the service your lawn and landscape needs. Our Organic Based Lawn Care Program is proven in getting your lawn to its potential. Contact us today so we can get started improving your lawn. We do not mow lawns, mulching, or pulling weeds.
"Service was excellent. Showed up on time, followed through quickly and job scheduled quickly."
Lynn H on June 2024
American Lawn and Tree Specialists, Inc. is a locally owned & operated company committed to providing the very best lawn care and ornamental tree/shrub care service to its customers. With over 30 years of experience, we offer free estimates where we can come out and evaluate your lawn and landscape. This is our basis so that we may provide you the service your lawn and landscape needs. Our Organic Based Lawn Care Program is proven in getting your lawn to its potential. Contact us today so we can get started improving your lawn. We do not mow lawns, mulching, or pulling weeds.
"Service was excellent. Showed up on time, followed through quickly and job scheduled quickly."
Lynn H on June 2024
Allen and Sons Tree Service, Inc. is a local second-generation family owned and operated business founded in 1965. We specialize in all aspects of tree service, work year-round serving Baltimore and surrounding counties, with three licensed tree experts on staff.
"I am very pleased to have worked with Allen and Son's Tree Service to have three large trees removed, the stumps ground and some other large trees trimmed. Their crew arrived on-time, and they completed all of the work with efficiency and professionalism. They removed all debris and left the area very clean. The price quoted was reasonable, and there were no additional surprise charges. I highly recommend Allen and Son's Tree Service and will contact them in the future for additional work needed."
CHARLES A on March 2024
Allen and Sons Tree Service, Inc. is a local second-generation family owned and operated business founded in 1965. We specialize in all aspects of tree service, work year-round serving Baltimore and surrounding counties, with three licensed tree experts on staff.
"I am very pleased to have worked with Allen and Son's Tree Service to have three large trees removed, the stumps ground and some other large trees trimmed. Their crew arrived on-time, and they completed all of the work with efficiency and professionalism. They removed all debris and left the area very clean. The price quoted was reasonable, and there were no additional surprise charges. I highly recommend Allen and Son's Tree Service and will contact them in the future for additional work needed."
CHARLES A on March 2024
Prestige Tree Experts is devoted to providing the single best tree care experience possible. We offer quick response times, free estimates, and great pricing! We employ the area's foremost professionals in this dangerous industry. We are experience, licensed, insured, and ready to tackle any size tree project you have! For more info, give us call, send us an email, or visit our website. We look forward to serving you.
"I had emailed Matt what I wanted and he told me an approximate time of arrival. They came early and I was not home. The crew cut branches I did not want completely cut. I only wanted them clipped to preserve the upper canopy. I asked Matt to call me and he did not call."
Marianne B on November 2023
Prestige Tree Experts is devoted to providing the single best tree care experience possible. We offer quick response times, free estimates, and great pricing! We employ the area's foremost professionals in this dangerous industry. We are experience, licensed, insured, and ready to tackle any size tree project you have! For more info, give us call, send us an email, or visit our website. We look forward to serving you.
"I had emailed Matt what I wanted and he told me an approximate time of arrival. They came early and I was not home. The crew cut branches I did not want completely cut. I only wanted them clipped to preserve the upper canopy. I asked Matt to call me and he did not call."
Marianne B on November 2023
A-AAA Tree is an award-winning full-service tree company with over 120 years of combined experience in the tree care industry. We proudly offer affordable tree removal, trimming and pruning services, stump grinding, including storm damage clean-up, small lot clearing, and small demolition jobs in the Greater Baltimore area. Should you need us, we also provide emergency services! With A-AAA Tree Service, we treat our customers as family. We pride ourselves on quality, value and service, while maintaining the constant level of service and trust our clients have grown to know and expect. A-AAA Tree Service are certified licensed tree experts, meaning we are fully licensed and insured, as well as OSHA-compliant. The safety of your property, along with the safety of our crews is paramount, something we take very seriously! Our knowledgeable and friendly staff continuously strive to always be courteous, extra personable, and professional. When you contact A-AAA, you'll receive the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free estimates with no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to every client showing we genuinely care about customer satisfaction. We are experts in our trade and will keep you educated and informed throughout your project. When you need expert tree services, there's no one better to rely on than A-AAA Tree Service. Our estimates are always free, and we will do our best to match our competitors' written estimates. We look forward to earning your business! Please call us today to schedule your free no obligation estimate!
"On 12/03/24 A-AAA Tree Service’s Blue And Green Teams came to our property to remove a large oak tree next to the house, remove numerous limbs from six other large trees and grind the stump. Their teams were friendly, efficient and all work was performed in a very professional manner. I would highly recommend this tree service company to family, neighbors and anyone looking to have trees removed or pruned."
Paul M on December 2024
A-AAA Tree is an award-winning full-service tree company with over 120 years of combined experience in the tree care industry. We proudly offer affordable tree removal, trimming and pruning services, stump grinding, including storm damage clean-up, small lot clearing, and small demolition jobs in the Greater Baltimore area. Should you need us, we also provide emergency services! With A-AAA Tree Service, we treat our customers as family. We pride ourselves on quality, value and service, while maintaining the constant level of service and trust our clients have grown to know and expect. A-AAA Tree Service are certified licensed tree experts, meaning we are fully licensed and insured, as well as OSHA-compliant. The safety of your property, along with the safety of our crews is paramount, something we take very seriously! Our knowledgeable and friendly staff continuously strive to always be courteous, extra personable, and professional. When you contact A-AAA, you'll receive the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free estimates with no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to every client showing we genuinely care about customer satisfaction. We are experts in our trade and will keep you educated and informed throughout your project. When you need expert tree services, there's no one better to rely on than A-AAA Tree Service. Our estimates are always free, and we will do our best to match our competitors' written estimates. We look forward to earning your business! Please call us today to schedule your free no obligation estimate!
"On 12/03/24 A-AAA Tree Service’s Blue And Green Teams came to our property to remove a large oak tree next to the house, remove numerous limbs from six other large trees and grind the stump. Their teams were friendly, efficient and all work was performed in a very professional manner. I would highly recommend this tree service company to family, neighbors and anyone looking to have trees removed or pruned."
Paul M on December 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Tree services and Housecleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"They did a great job and the price was outstanding they clean everything away, they are on my list to get again, and I know base on what I do Rehab home that have trees that needs to be removed I'll hire them again again I could not be the price cutting down two trees and trimming one back so that it will not be over my new gutters I just added with a new roof now you can see the front of the porch from the street"
Russell W on September 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Tree services and Housecleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"They did a great job and the price was outstanding they clean everything away, they are on my list to get again, and I know base on what I do Rehab home that have trees that needs to be removed I'll hire them again again I could not be the price cutting down two trees and trimming one back so that it will not be over my new gutters I just added with a new roof now you can see the front of the porch from the street"
Russell W on September 2024
18+ years of experience! Orellana tree service LLC is a full services business proudly serving the Harford County area. We offer great services at great prices! . Prices are job based and we offer free estimates! No job is too big or too small a lot of experience and good service. We do our best to keep customers happy We take pride in our work and take the time to do it right. We have over 10 years of experience and are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. We do tree trimming, pruning, topping, tree removal, and stump grinding. Please call us today for a free estimate!
"Alex does amazing work. Shows up on time, work is done efficiently and when they’re done- you wouldn’t have known they were there because it’s so clean. He’s the only person I call when I need tree work done. Can’t say enough wonderful things!"
Ingrid R on March 2025
18+ years of experience! Orellana tree service LLC is a full services business proudly serving the Harford County area. We offer great services at great prices! . Prices are job based and we offer free estimates! No job is too big or too small a lot of experience and good service. We do our best to keep customers happy We take pride in our work and take the time to do it right. We have over 10 years of experience and are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. We do tree trimming, pruning, topping, tree removal, and stump grinding. Please call us today for a free estimate!
"Alex does amazing work. Shows up on time, work is done efficiently and when they’re done- you wouldn’t have known they were there because it’s so clean. He’s the only person I call when I need tree work done. Can’t say enough wonderful things!"
Ingrid R on March 2025
Cruz Tree Services LLC is a locally owned lawn care provider that has made a name for ourselves in the industry with a dedication to delivering quality service and complete customer satisfaction. Since 17+ years, we have grown our business by offering consistent service at the same affordable prices. With our professional, state licensed technicians and the finest and safest tree care products available, we are devoted to achieving our number one goal of 100% customer satisfaction by providing excellent results.
"Excellent job! You completed it just as we discussed yesterday morning. Thanks again"
John . on March 2025
Cruz Tree Services LLC is a locally owned lawn care provider that has made a name for ourselves in the industry with a dedication to delivering quality service and complete customer satisfaction. Since 17+ years, we have grown our business by offering consistent service at the same affordable prices. With our professional, state licensed technicians and the finest and safest tree care products available, we are devoted to achieving our number one goal of 100% customer satisfaction by providing excellent results.
"Excellent job! You completed it just as we discussed yesterday morning. Thanks again"
John . on March 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Job was done correctly and on time"
Ken K on May 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see our quality work. We're passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire us, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Job was done correctly and on time"
Ken K on May 2025
The optimal transplanting season depends on your tree species, but most trees respond best when moved during dormancy. For deciduous trees, late fall after leaf drop or early spring before bud break provides the lowest stress periods. Evergreens transplant better in early fall or late summer when soil temperatures remain warm enough for some root growth. Avoiding transplanting during active growth periods helps trees direct energy toward establishing new roots rather than supporting foliage.
While technically, trees of any size can be transplanted with the right equipment and expertise, practical considerations limit what's reasonable for most homeowners. Trees with trunk diameters under 15 inches are most commonly transplanted in residential settings. Success rates decline as trees increase in size and age, with specimens over 24 inches in diameter presenting significant challenges and costs. For large trees, carefully weigh the substantial investment against the potential benefits and survival probability.
Most transplanted trees require one to two years to fully establish in their new location, with larger specimens often needing additional time. During this establishment period, the tree regenerates roots that were inevitably lost during the move. Signs of successful establishment include normal seasonal growth patterns, healthy leaf development, and reduced dependence on supplemental watering. The quality of aftercare during this critical period significantly influences long-term survival rates.
Self-transplanting is feasible for small trees with trunk diameters under two to three inches if you have proper tools and follow correct techniques. However, medium to large trees require professional expertise and specialized equipment to ensure tree survival and property protection. While professional services cost more initially, they achieve much higher success rates and prevent potential damage to your property or the tree itself. The investment in professional services often proves worthwhile when considering the value of mature trees.