91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Las Cruces, NM (2026)
21 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Las Cruces: Three Crosses Tree Services LLC, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Axe Man Professional Arborist, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
- 2
Most-reviewed: The Tree Boss, 196 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Las Cruces tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Las Cruces at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Crosses Tree Services LLC | 91 | 4.9★ (38) | Las Cruces | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Tree Boss | 89 | 4.9★ (196) | Las Cruces | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Axe Man Professional Arborist | 88 | 4.3★ (37) | Las Cruces | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | LNJ TREE XPERTS | 87 | 4.9★ (125) | Anthony, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Tree Zombie | 85 | 5.0★ (13) | Las Cruces | — | — |
| 6 | Joshua's tree service | 85 | 4.6★ (28) | Las Cruces | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Tree Service Las Cruces | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Las Cruces | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Desert Oasis Tree Service | 84 | 4.5★ (17) | Las Cruces | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | South West Tree Service LLC. | 82 | 4.8★ (32) | Las Cruces | Sat | — |
| 10 | Dona Ana County Tree Care | 82 | 5.0★ (84) | Las Cruces | — | — |
The 21 best tree services in Las Cruces, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Las Cruces
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (196).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Las Cruces
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3609 Spitz Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Based in Anthony, 23 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#5 Tree Zombie
Based in Las Cruces
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
Based in Las Cruces
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 6:30 AM–9 PM · Wed 6 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 6:30 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 4138 Cll Libertad, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Based in Las Cruces
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Las Cruces
84/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Las Cruces
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1907 Lillian Ct #2, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Based in Las Cruces
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#11 Green Desert
Based in Las Cruces
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1798 Highland Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Based in Las Cruces
75/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Anthony, 23 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Las Cruces
73/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in El Paso, 18 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#16 VistaScapes, LLC
Based in Las Cruces
70/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Las Cruces
69/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Las Cruces
69/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Las Cruces
69/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 300 S Walnut St, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Based in Las Cruces
67/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.2★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.2★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1950 Copper Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Based in Anthony, 23 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Las Cruces
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.
How much do tree services cost in Las Cruces?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Las Cruces. 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 |
When to hire a tree service in New Mexico
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.
How we ranked Las Cruces tree services
We scored 21 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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 |
Tree services in Las Cruces: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Las Cruces?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Las Cruces, NM is Three Crosses Tree Services LLC with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Tree Boss (#2) and Axe Man Professional Arborist (#3) follow. We ranked 21 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Las Cruces?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 tree services serving Las Cruces, NM. 17 of them are based in Las Cruces; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which tree services in Las Cruces are open 24/7?
4 ranked tree services in Las Cruces post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Three Crosses Tree Services LLC (#1), Axe Man Professional Arborist (#3) and LNJ TREE XPERTS (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Las Cruces work on weekends?
10 of 21 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Three Crosses Tree Services LLC (#1), The Tree Boss (#2) and Axe Man Professional Arborist (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Las Cruces?
Tree removal typically costs $200 to $2,000, with $750 typical (Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Las Cruces. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Las Cruces tree services have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated tree services in Las Cruces is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. The Tree Boss has the most, 196 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
When is the best time to hire a tree service in Las Cruces?
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.
How does ContractorsRanked rank tree services?
Each tree service gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Las Cruces
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 tree services serving Las Cruces.
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