Tree Trimming & Pruning in Downeast Maine
Healthy, well-pruned trees are safer, stronger, and look better—and they’re less likely to cause problems during storms.
Born Free Tree Care, LLC provides professional tree trimming and pruning across Downeast Maine, including Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, MDI, Blue Hill, Machias, and nearby towns.
As a veteran owned business and ISA Certified Arborist, we focus on trimming and pruning in ways that protect both your property and your trees for the long term.
If branches are getting too close for comfort, we can help you bring them back under control safely and correctly.
Why Tree Trimming & Pruning Matters
Good pruning does more than “clean things up.” It helps:
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Reduce the risk of broken limbs in storms
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Keep branches off roofs, chimneys, and siding
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Improve clearance over driveways, camp roads, and walkways
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Support better structure in young and mature trees
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Improve light and air flow around your home and yard
Poor pruning—or simply cutting randomly—can create long-term problems like weak regrowth, decay, or uneven weight. That’s why it helps to have a trained arborist making each cut with a plan.
Our Approach to Pruning in Downeast Maine
Every property in Hancock and Washington County is different—some are year-round homes, some are camps, some are rentals. Our approach is:
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Walk the property with you when possible
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Listen to what bothers you (darkness, mess, access, safety, views)
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Explain what’s realistic for each tree
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Prune with both safety and tree health in mind
We aim for pruning that looks natural, not hacked. Trees should still look like trees when we’re done, just healthier and better managed.
Tree Trimming & Pruning Services We Offer
We provide a range of tree trimming and pruning services tailored to your property and goals:
Deadwood Removal
Removing dead, dying, or broken branches:
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Reduces the chance of surprise limb drops
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Helps trees put energy into healthy growth
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Tidies up trees that have gone through past storms or neglect
Clearance Pruning
We trim branches to create safe, functional space around:
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Roofs and chimneys
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Driveways, camp roads, and parking areas
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Walkways, decks, and play areas
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Sheds, garages, and outbuildings
This helps prevent roof damage, scratched siding, and blocked access—especially after wet snow and wind.
Structural & Health Pruning
On younger trees or stressed trees, we can:
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Improve branch structure
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Reduce crossing or rubbing branches
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Lighten heavy limbs that are overextended
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Encourage stronger, more stable growth patterns
Over time, this can greatly reduce the risk of future failures and costly removals.
Light & View Pruning
Without clear-cutting, we can selectively prune to:
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Let more natural light reach your home or yard
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Open up specific views while keeping privacy
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Thin crowded crowns so wind can move through more easily
We’ll talk about what you want to see (and not see) and then prune toward that goal.
We Don’t Generally Top Trees
“Topping” (cutting the tops off trees or chopping large branches back to stubs) might look like a quick fix, but it:
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Creates weak, fast-growing sprouts that break easily
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Leaves large wounds that invite decay and insects
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Often makes trees more dangerous in a few years
As an ISA Certified Arborist, we don’t top trees. Instead, we use proper crown reduction and structural pruning methods to safely reduce height or spread when appropriate.
If you’re thinking about topping, we’re happy to walk you through safer alternatives that still address your concerns, and options for topping that we are safely and comfortable performing.
When to Schedule Tree Trimming & Pruning
The best timing can depend on the species, your goals, and weather conditions, but in general it’s smart to call if:
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Branches are touching or overhanging your roof, chimney, or gutters
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Limbs are hanging low over driveways, camp roads, or walkways
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You’ve noticed dead branches or old storm damage in the crown
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Trees have never been pruned or haven’t been touched in many years
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You’re preparing for storm season and want to reduce risk
We can recommend timing and priority based on the specific trees on your property.
Service Area for Tree Timming & Pruning
Born Free Tree Care, LLC provides tree trimming and pruning throughout Downeast Maine, including:
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Hancock County: Amherst, Aurora, Bar Harnor, Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Bucksport, Castine, Dedham, Deer Isle, Eastbrook, Franklin, Grouldsboro, Hancock, Lamoine, Mariaville, Mount Desert, Orland, Osborn, Otis, Penobscot, Sedgwick, Sorrento, Southwest Harbor, Stonington, Sullivan, Surry, Tremont, Trenton, Verona Island, Waltham, Winter Harbor, and surrounding areas/towns.
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Washington County: Addison, Alexander, Baileybille, Beals, Beddington, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Cooper, Deblois, Dennysville, East Machias, Harrington, Machias, Machiasport, Milbridge, Steuben, and surrounding towns.
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Properties along the corridor from Bangor to Machias
If you’re close to these areas and not sure you’re in range, you’re always welcome to ask.
