64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 350 Demeter St #4b, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Best Tree Services in Palo Alto, CA (2026)
256 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Palo Alto: Luna's Tree Service, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): EC Tree Service Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 256.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Emerald View Tree Service, 232 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 256 ranked after Luna's Tree Service; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
256 Palo Alto tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 50 are open 24/7, 180 open Saturdays and 118 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 256 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Palo Alto at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luna's Tree Service | 64 | 5.0★ (253) | East Palo Alto, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | EC Tree Service Inc | 63 | 5.0★ (103) | Redwood City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ArborTech Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (85) | Ashland, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | NewVista Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (89) | San Jose, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Emerald View Tree Service | 61 | 5.0★ (232) | San Jose, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Palo Alto Tree Service | 60 | 4.9★ (28) | Palo Alto | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Saunders Tree Service Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (76) | Hayward, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Neck of the Woods Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (27) | Redwood Shores, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cabañas Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (82) | Redwood Shores, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | SavATree - Tree Service | 60 | 5.0★ (164) | Redwood City, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 256 best tree services in Palo Alto, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Redwood City, 6 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 991 Round Hill Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
Based in Ashland, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Jose, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 545 Meridian Ave #26231, San Jose, CA 95126
Based in San Jose, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 3333 Pepper Tree Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
Based in Palo Alto
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 689 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Based in Hayward, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22844 Alice St, Hayward, CA 94541
Based in Redwood Shores, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 259 Sylvan Way, Emerald Hills, CA 94062
Based in Redwood Shores, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Redwood City, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 164 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1993 E Bayshore Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in Redwood City, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2938 Crocker Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
#12 All Things Tree
Based in Menlo Park, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1090 CA-82, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Based in Union City, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1100 Pacific St, Union City, CA 94587
Based in Redwood City, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 109 Wheeler Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061
Based in Campbell, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Campbell, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095 Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Based in Redwood City, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 343 Park St, Redwood City, CA 94061
Based in Redwood Shores, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#19 MG TREE CARE
Based in Redwood City, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 645 Hurlingame Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
Based in Cupertino, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25798 Franklin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
Based in Woodside, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 307 Blakewood Way, Woodside, CA 94062
Based in Elk Grove, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#24 Tree Cherubs
Based in Milpitas, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–8:30 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2259 Devon Pl, Milpitas, CA 95035
Based in Half Moon Bay, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
- 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 799 Main St Suite P, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Tree services ranked #26 to #50
#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 256 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Palo Alto
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Tree Care Inc. | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| Alamo’s Tree Service | 4.7★ (22) | 20 mi |
| Apex Tree Care Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| Bigg Tree Rooter & Plumbing | 4.9★ (274) | 17 mi |
| Commercial Tree Care | 3.1★ (17) | 18 mi |
| Encinal Tree Service | 2.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Fernando Martinez Gardening | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Galan Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hernandez Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Marvy's Landscape Services | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mendoza's Professional Tree Service | 5.0★ (8) | 17 mi |
| MGA Tree Services | Affordable Price | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| Mother Earth Care | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Orchard’s Tree Service | 3.5★ (13) | 20 mi |
| Oscar Expert Tree Services, INC. | 4.8★ (16) | 20 mi |
| Partidas Tree Service | Tree Removal Contractor, Tree Cutting Service | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Peninsula Tree Care | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| The Best Garden & Trees Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Tree Service South San Francisco | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Trinjal Tree Services, Lawn Care, Gardening, and Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Palo Alto?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Palo Alto. 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 California
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 Palo Alto tree services
We scored 256 Palo Alto tree services on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Palo Alto data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Tree services in Palo Alto: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Palo Alto?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Palo Alto, CA is Luna's Tree Service with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. EC Tree Service Inc (#2) and ArborTech Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 256 tree services on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Palo Alto?
ContractorsRanked ranks 256 tree services serving Palo Alto, CA. 1 of them is based in Palo Alto; 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 Palo Alto are open 24/7?
50 ranked tree services in Palo Alto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are EC Tree Service Inc (#2), ArborTech Inc. (#3) and NewVista Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Palo Alto work on weekends?
180 of 256 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 118 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Luna's Tree Service (#1), EC Tree Service Inc (#2) and ArborTech Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Palo Alto tree services have?
The median Google rating among 256 rated tree services in Palo Alto is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Luna's Tree Service has the most, 253 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Palo Alto?
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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Palo Alto
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 256 tree services serving Palo Alto.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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