90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Tree Services in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)
105 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Cruz: La Sirenita Tree Service, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bears Tree Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.
- 46
Most-reviewed: Pied Piper Exterminators Inc, 531 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #46.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
105 Santa Cruz tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 65 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 105 rated businesses.
Top 10 tree services in Santa Cruz at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Sirenita Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (74) | Prunedale, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bears Tree Services | 87 | 4.9★ (8) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Avila Tree Service | 87 | 5.0★ (13) | Capitola, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | NewVista Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (89) | San Jose, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Skyline Tree Experts | 85 | 4.9★ (49) | Campbell, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Stump King Removal Specialist | 84 | 4.9★ (10) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 7 | Williams Tree Service | 84 | 5.0★ (13) | Watsonville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | A1 Tree care LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (22) | San Jose, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Huerta's Tree Service | 83 | 3.8★ (12) | Campbell, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Estrada Tree Service | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Watsonville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 105 best tree services in Santa Cruz, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Santa Cruz
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Capitola, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 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 Campbell, 21 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1095 Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Based in Santa Cruz
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
- Address
- 2636 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Based in Watsonville, 13 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1400 Ranport Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1608 Scott St, San Jose, CA 95126
Based in Campbell, 11 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Watsonville, 13 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1050 Amesti Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Gilroy, 25 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gilroy, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Los Gatos, 19 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Los Gatos, CA 95032
#14 Zachary Smith
Based in Santa Cruz
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
#15 L&T Tree Service
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5805 Charlotte Dr, San Jose, CA 95123
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- tom4stumps@gmail.com, 1069 Topaz Ave C, San Jose, CA 95117
Based in Los Gatos, 18 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 16973 Roberts Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Based in San Jose, 20 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6260 Kelez Ct, San Jose, CA 95120
Based in Lancaster, 24 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, 274 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#20 SL Tree Services
Based in Santa Cruz
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 3713 Garden St #3, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in The Woodlands, 18 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Soquel, 5 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 97 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5738 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1090 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
Based in Redwood Shores, 24 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Santa Cruz
81/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
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 105 ranked tree services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santa Cruz
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arborist Selection - Tree Service Santa Cruz | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Berlanga Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Calioax Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Corona Tree Service of Monte Sereno | 5.0★ (26) | 19 mi |
| Ed Hayes and Son Tree Service and Timber | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| Elemental Tree Network | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Fernando Martinez Gardening | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Galan Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Green Tree Service Co. | In Santa Cruz | |
| K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 4.9★ (425) | 14 mi |
| La Selva Tree Care | 4.7★ (12) | In Santa Cruz |
| Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo | 5.0★ (71) | In Santa Cruz |
| Obelisk Landscape Irrigation Services | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| Orchard Keepers | 4.9★ (30) | In Santa Cruz |
| Perez Gardening and Landscaping | In Santa Cruz | |
| Riccabona's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| rivera tree service,inc. | 4.5★ (4) | 17 mi |
| Rodriguez Tree Service | 4.8★ (21) | 15 mi |
| SavATree - Tree Care Service | 4.9★ (103) | 25 mi |
| SL Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
How much do tree services cost in Santa Cruz?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz tree services
We scored 105 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz: frequently asked questions
Who is the best tree service in Santa Cruz?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked tree service in Santa Cruz, CA is La Sirenita Tree Service with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bears Tree Services (#2) and Avila Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 105 tree services on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many tree services are there in Santa Cruz?
ContractorsRanked ranks 105 tree services serving Santa Cruz, CA. 7 of them are based in Santa Cruz; 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 Santa Cruz are open 24/7?
25 ranked tree services in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are La Sirenita Tree Service (#1), Bears Tree Services (#2) and Avila Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tree services in Santa Cruz work on weekends?
65 of 105 ranked tree services post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are La Sirenita Tree Service (#1), Bears Tree Services (#2) and Avila Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does tree removal cost in Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santa Cruz tree services have?
The median Google rating among 105 rated tree services in Santa Cruz is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Pied Piper Exterminators Inc has the most, 531 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 105 tree services serving Santa Cruz.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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