Tree Care in Alta, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your Alta yard and wondering what to do, you're not alone. Most of the homes here were built around 1982, which means the landscaping is now about 44 years old. That's a critical age for trees. Many of the problems we see today, like cracked driveways or limbs hanging over roofs, trace back to the original builder's choice of fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. Species like silver maple and Bradford pear were popular then, but they're known for weak wood and aggressive root systems or a guaranteed structural failure after 15-20 years. Now, those trees are mature and present real liabilities or opportunities, depending on how they've been cared for.