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Tips & Guides from Roque Tree Service LLC
Straight answers from the crew that does the work — what things cost, how long they take, and how to get them right in Albuquerque.
Elm Leaf Beetle and Siberian Elm Problems in Albuquerque: Treat, Prune or Remove?
September 5, 2026 — Elm leaf beetle larvae skeletonize Siberian elm leaves across Albuquerque from late May into midsummer. How to recognize the damage, tell it from elm seed bugs and bark beetles, whether treating is worth it, and when an old elm should come down.
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How to Tell If a Tree Is Dying in Albuquerque: Drought, Cottonwoods and Globe Willows
September 5, 2026 — Top-down dieback, small pale leaves, bark sliding off in sheets, conks at the base, a new lean. How to read a stressed tree in the Rio Grande valley, the scratch test that settles it, and the honest line between a thirsty tree and one that has to come down.
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Mulberry Tree Trimming in Albuquerque: When and How to Cut a Fruitless Mulberry
September 5, 2026 — Prune a fruitless mulberry between December and early March, cut to laterals or established pollard knuckles, and never to a stub. The Albuquerque pruning calendar, topping versus pollarding versus crown reduction, and why the pollen ordinance means the mulberry you have is the only one you will get.
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How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Albuquerque? (2026 Guide)
September 5, 2026 — Typical national price ranges by tree size, why Albuquerque's old cottonwoods and Siberian elms land in the top bracket, when the City Forester permit applies, and how to get a fair written estimate.
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