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Tree Trimming Cost: Per Tree in 2026
Estimate tree trimming cost per tree — with the free landscaping calculator.
Trimming keeps trees healthy and away from roofs and power lines. The cost scales with tree height, access and condition. Here's the real 2026 number.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Tree trimming runs $200–$800 per tree in 2026 (average $475). Small trees: $85–$300. Medium: $430–$700. Large or hard-to-reach: $800–$1,700+. Stump grinding adds $100–$400.
What it costs
Small trees (under 30 ft) run $85–$300. Medium trees run $430–$700. Large trees and those near power lines run $800–$1,700+. Hourly rates run $50–$100. Crown reduction and specialty pruning cost more.
- Small (under 30 ft): $85–$300
- Medium: $430–$700
- Large / near lines: $800–$1,700+
- Hourly: $50–$100
Trimming vs pruning vs removal
Trimming shapes the tree ($200–$800). Pruning removes dead or diseased branches for health ($400–$800). Removal takes the whole tree down ($400–$2,000+). Stump grinding adds $100–$400.
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