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Palm Tree Services in Los Angeles: Compare Trimming & Removal

Palms are an LA signature and their own kind of job — tall Mexican fan palms can top 60 feet, and trimming or removing them safely is roped climbing work, not a ladder job. Compare companies that specifically list palm trimming, skinning, and removal below, and confirm they have the height equipment and experience.

What to know

  • A skirt of dead fronds is a fire hazard and rat habitat; annual cleaning is typical.
  • Over-trimming (the "hurricane cut") stresses a palm — removing only dead/dying fronds is healthier.
  • Tall fan-palm work requires roped climbers and the right gear; ladder work on big palms is dangerous.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do your crews rope-climb tall palms, and how tall can you safely service?
  • Do you remove seed pods and dead fronds, or perform a heavy cut?
  • How is the palm trunk hauled away (it does not chip like branch wood)?

Los Angeles considerations

Mexican fan palms line much of LA and are among the most-requested and most-dangerous tree jobs in the city.

Compare

13 LA companies that list palm work

Listed alphabetically — not ranked. Verify details directly with each company.

Affordable Tree Care

Large in-house crew and crane-assisted removals across LA County.

  • California Contractor License #835909 (stated)
  • Licensed & insured; full workers’ comp (stated)
TrimmingRemovalStumpBrush / Fire

Serves: Westside · The Valley · South Bay · Hills & Canyons · Eastside

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Bay Cities Tree Preservation

Preservation-minded arborists focused on protected oaks and coastal-canyon trees.

  • ISA Certified Arborists (stated)
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification — TRAQ (stated)
  • California contractor’s license for tree services (stated)
ArboristTrimmingPalmRemoval

Serves: Westside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

California Green Tree Care

Eco-focused, crane-capable tree care out of Studio City, available seven days a week.

  • Eco-focused, sustainable tree care (stated)
  • Open 7 days, 8am–8pm (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Westside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Favor Tree Care

Family-owned OC palm specialists with 25+ years and 24/7 emergency service.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured (stated)
  • ISA Certified Tree Worker (stated)
  • Family-owned, 25+ years (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpPalm

Serves: North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Gabriel Tree Services

Full tree care plus landscaping, serving much of LA since 1990.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured (stated)
  • ISA-certified arborists (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Westside · The Valley · South Bay · Hills & Canyons · Riverside / IE · North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Golden Oak Tree Experts

Family-owned, with certified arborists and tree-risk assessors across LA & Ventura.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured — Cal. Lic. #1020927 / CSLB #1111877 (stated)
  • 4 ISA-certified arborists (stated)
  • 2 Certified Tree Risk Assessors (stated)
RemovalTrimmingBrush / FireStump

Serves: Westside · The Valley · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

JLG Tree Service

Second-generation OC crew for removal, palm, brush, and hillside cleanup.

  • Fully licensed (C-61 / D49) & insured (stated)
  • Second-generation specialist (stated)
RemovalTrimmingStumpPalm

Serves: North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Lopez Tree Service

Family-owned, arborist-certified crew for the SGV and greater LA, with crane removal.

  • Licensed · Bonded · Insured — CSLB #997458 (stated)
  • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-9217A (stated)
  • BBB member (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Eastside · Hills & Canyons · The Valley

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Peterson's Tree Works

Family-owned since 1980, ANSI-standard work across OC, Riverside, and LA.

  • Licensed & insured — CSLB #567834 (stated)
  • ISA Certified Arborist #WE-2006A (stated)
  • Works to ANSI A300 & Z133 standards (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: North OC · Riverside / IE

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Ralph's Tree Services

Residential and commercial crew for SFV/Glendale, with palm removal and 24/7 service.

  • Licensed & insured — CSLB #1065360 (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: The Valley · Eastside · Hills & Canyons

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Supreme Tree Experts

Safety-certified, high-end residential and estate tree care across a wide region.

  • Fully licensed & insured (stated)
  • ISA Member — Certified Arborist (stated)
  • Certified Treecare Safety Professional — CTSP (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Westside · South Bay · The Valley · Eastside · Hills & Canyons · Riverside / IE · North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

TNA Tree Service

Inland Empire & OC crew for hazardous, storm, and palm work, 20+ years.

  • Licensed & insured — CSLB #1091759 (stated)
  • 20+ years of experience (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Riverside / IE · North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Valley Tree Care Inc

Family-owned crew spanning Riverside, the IE, and into North OC, with arborist assessments.

  • Family-owned & operated (stated)
  • Licensed — number not published (stated)
RemovalTrimmingPalmStump

Serves: Riverside / IE · North OC

Compiled from the company website on 2026-06-06; not independently verified.

Common questions

How do I choose a tree removal company in Los Angeles?

Start by confirming the company is licensed by the CSLB and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance — tree work is high-risk, and an uninsured crew on your property can become your liability. Then match the company to your job: arborist credentials (ISA, TRAQ) for assessments and protected-tree permits, crane capability for large removals, and proven hillside access for canyon properties. Get the scope and price in writing before work begins.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Los Angeles?

Often, yes. The City of Los Angeles protects certain native species — including coast live oak, valley oak, western sycamore, and California black walnut — and removing one generally requires a permit and sometimes a replacement plan. Most non-native yard trees do not. A company with ISA-certified arborists can tell you which category your tree falls in and handle the paperwork. Always verify current rules with the city.

How much does tree removal cost in Los Angeles?

Costs vary widely by height, trunk size, lean, access, and whether a crane is needed, so any single number is misleading. The companies in this guide generally do not publish prices and instead provide free estimates or photo quotes — request a written quote for your specific tree. See the cost guide for the factors that drive price.

Does this guide rank or rate the companies?

No. This is a comparison guide, not a ranking or rating. We do not assign scores, stars, or a "#1," and listing order does not imply quality. We present factual, publicly stated details side by side so you can shortlist and verify directly.

Editorial Team · Local research & comparison editor

We compile and maintain comparison data on tree-removal companies serving Los Angeles, drawing on public company information, license records, and local-permitting context.

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