The homeowner was dealing with two connected problems on the same tree.
There was mistletoe to remove, and the large deciduous tree also needed careful trimming so it would look better when the job was done, not thinner in the wrong places. They wanted a company that felt dependable from the first conversation all the way through cleanup.
Chris helped at the start, which set the tone for the rest of the job. The crew arrived as scheduled, worked through the tree carefully, and kept things moving without making the property feel chaotic. Once everything was finished, the mistletoe was out, the canopy looked cleaner, and the homeowner felt confident enough to say they would absolutely use Tip Top Arborists again.
Location: Antelope Valley, CA
Service: Tree Pruning
Equipment Used / Tools: hand pruners, pole tools, pruning saws, chainsaws, climbing lines, harness gear, rigging equipment, cleanup tools
Crew: Chris and the Tip Top Arborists crew
Completion Time: Completed efficiently
This one needed a little more thought than a routine trim.
The mistletoe had to come out, but the large deciduous tree still needed to hold a natural shape afterward. That meant careful decisions inside the canopy, not just cutting until the problem disappeared.
“We had Tip Top Arborists come out to remove mistletoe and trim our large deciduous tree. They were super professional from start to finish, from the first call with Chris to their crews’ prompt arrival and great work. They did a great job and cleaned up everything before they left. I would absolutely use them again.”
Mistletoe often gets ignored longer than it should.
At first it can blend in. Then later the canopy starts looking off, and parts of the tree develop unevenly. It is usually better to handle it while the tree can still be shaped properly, instead of letting it spread until the whole canopy starts looking tired.
And with a bigger deciduous tree, the finish matters. The goal is not only to solve the problem. It is to leave the tree looking right afterward.
Step 1: Inspect the canopy and identify where the mistletoe was concentrated and where the tree needed trimming overall.
Step 2: Lay out the pruning so the affected growth could come out without leaving the canopy looking patchy.
Step 3: Work through the tree carefully, removing the mistletoe and shaping the surrounding growth so the tree looked cleaner as a whole.
Step 4: Keep the site controlled with safe work practices and steady debris management as branches came down.
Step 5: Finish with full cleanup so the property looked neat before the crew left.
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Yes. In many cases, it can be removed as part of a careful pruning plan, so the tree is cleaned up without ending up lopsided or overcut.
You should expect a prompt crew, professional work, and a site that stays picked up instead of turning into a mess.
Yes. Full cleanup is part of the service. No leftover branches sitting around.
When the job was finished, the mistletoe was gone, the large deciduous tree looked more put together, and the property had been cleaned up before the crew left. The whole thing felt organized from the first call through the final pass on the yard.
That is what the homeowner remembered most. Not only that the tree looked better, but that the entire experience felt well handled. They said they would absolutely use Tip Top Arborists again.
Got mistletoe in a larger tree or a canopy that needs careful pruning? Tip Top Arborists handles this kind of work with a professional crew, clear communication, and cleanup that leaves the property looking right when the job is done.