6 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salida: Terra Firma Forestry, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Deep Roots Tree Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
Most-reviewed: Brady's West Garden Center, 102 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #5.
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6 Salida tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terra Firma Forestry | 87 | 4.9★ (19) | Salida | — | Overall |
| 2 | Deep Roots Tree Care | 83 | 5.0★ (15) | Durango, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tree Cycle | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Salida | — | — |
| 4 | Blue Ox Tree Care | 80 | 4.9★ (21) | Salida | — | — |
| 5 | Brady's West Garden Center | 79 | 4.5★ (102) | Salida | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Johnny Apple Tree Care | 74 | 4.7★ (3) | Salida | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durango, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salida
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salida
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salida
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 102 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (102).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salida
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 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 Salida. 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. In Colorado, ice and snow storms bring a rush of emergency removals.
We scored 6 Salida 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 Salida 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 |