8 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Magnolia Tree Services LLC, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Arbor Country Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Arbor Country Tree Service, 33 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 8 ranked after Magnolia Tree Services LLC; ranked #2.
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8 Columbus tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnolia Tree Services LLC | 95 | 5.0★ (41) | Columbus | — | Overall |
| 2 | Arbor Country Tree Service | 90 | 4.8★ (33) | Collierville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Pinion Tree Care llc | 90 | 5.0★ (29) | Starkville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Houlk Tree Services | 82 | 4.2★ (5) | West Point, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | B and B Tree service | 75 | 4.0★ (3) | Horn Lake, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | SUMRALL TREE SERVICE LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Aberdeen, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | J and J Debris Removal | 72 | 4.8★ (6) | Starkville, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Starkville Professional Ken's Tree Service | 69 | 1.7★ (6) | Starkville, 22 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (41).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Collierville, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Point, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Horn Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30.
We scored 8 Columbus tree services on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Columbus data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |