172 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in La Jolla: Tree Loyalty LLC, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 172.
Most-reviewed: Plumbing Tree, 227 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 172 ranked; ranked #15.
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172 La Jolla tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 128 open Saturdays and 75 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 172 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Loyalty LLC | 94 | 5.0★ (87) | La Jolla | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CM Precision Tree and Landscape Maintenance Inc | 93 | 5.0★ (192) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Alex Tree Service | 92 | 5.0★ (110) | Irvine, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tree Service San Diego | 92 | 5.0★ (59) | San Diego, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ESCOBAR TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDER | 91 | 5.0★ (98) | San Diego, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Arbor Task Tree Service San Diego | 91 | 4.8★ (92) | Chula Vista, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pedro's Tree Service | 90 | 4.9★ (162) | El Cajon, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ocean Beach Arborists | 90 | 4.9★ (45) | San Diego, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Arce's La Mesa Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (45) | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Love Branch Tree Pros & Yard | 89 | 5.0★ (143) | Coronado, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 192 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cajon, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coronado, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (227).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramona, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Imperial Beach, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coronado, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bostonia, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lemon Grove, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 172 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more tree services within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Clear Tree Service | In La Jolla | |
| Aloha Tree Care | 4.2★ (6) | 22 mi |
| Angel garden Service | In La Jolla | |
| Anton’s Service | 3.6★ (14) | 20 mi |
| CJS LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS | 4.1★ (17) | 4 mi |
| Henderson Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| JUST GREEN LANDSCAPING INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| King landscaping and tree service | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| Lifetime Tree Service | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
| Lightning Tree Service Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Loma Tree Pros San Diego | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mr. Tree Service | In La Jolla | |
| New Era Tree Specialist | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Pacheco Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Payless Tree Service | 4.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Pro Star Tree Service Poway | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| Sergio's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Superior Tree Service | 4.5★ (8) | 23 mi |
| Tree Doctor USA - Tree Care Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Verdugo Lawn Care - Palm Tree Trimming Service & Stump Grinding and Removal in Vista, CA | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for La Jolla. 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 windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 172 La Jolla 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 La Jolla 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 |