78 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Morganton: Limbwalkers Tree & Crane Service, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
Most-reviewed: Sweet Carolina Tree Care, 155 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #7.
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78 Morganton tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 61 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 78 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limbwalkers Tree & Crane Service | 95 | 4.9★ (136) | Morganton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Oak Affordable Tree Solutions | 92 | 5.0★ (138) | Marion, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Foothills Tree Maintenance LLC | 91 | 4.9★ (42) | Morganton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Chester Tree Care | 91 | 5.0★ (132) | Hickory, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | King's Christmas Trees | 90 | 4.8★ (105) | Morganton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | ArborPro Tree Service | 89 | 5.0★ (99) | Lenoir, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sweet Carolina Tree Care | 88 | 5.0★ (155) | Hickory, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | A-1 Tree Service | 88 | 4.9★ (62) | Morganton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Guardian Stone and Tree Care | 87 | 5.0★ (27) | Marion, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JSI Tree Service LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (50) | Morganton | 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: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (155).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Morganton
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 78 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Asplundh Tree Expert Co | 1.7★ (98) | 19 mi |
| Collins Professional Landscaping | 4.7★ (14) | In Morganton |
| Dan's Tree Service | 4.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
| Eden Foodscapes | 5.0★ (15) | In Morganton |
| Ingle's Tree Services | 3.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| Limbs & Leaves | 4.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | 4.1★ (1,885) | In Morganton |
| M & P Roofing Specialist LLC | 1.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet | 4.5★ (850) | In Morganton |
| Risky Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Morganton |
| Rogers Tree And Lawn Care | 3.5★ (2) | In Morganton |
| Rose Lot Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | In Morganton |
| RoseBrooke Site Development | 4.9★ (31) | In Morganton |
| Settlemyre Nursery | 4.9★ (725) | In Morganton |
| Silver Creek Landscaping & Fencing | 3.5★ (21) | In Morganton |
| STARS & STRIPES LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING | 4.7★ (9) | In Morganton |
| T 3 Land Management | 5.0★ (8) | 14 mi |
| Timberline Tree Service | In Morganton | |
| Tree Service in Morganton | 5.0★ (1) | In Morganton |
| Wall Lumber Company | 4.7★ (50) | In Morganton |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Morganton. 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 78 Morganton 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 Morganton 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 |