Tree Care in Bolinas, CA

If you're looking at the trees around your Bolinas property, you're likely seeing the legacy of choices made when these homes were built. In the 1960s and 70s, builders and landscapers often selected fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. Species like Monterey Pine and Blue Gum Eucalyptus were popular then, but they come with known problems. Monterey Pines are prone to structural failure and disease in our climate, and Eucalyptus trees drop heavy limbs and have aggressive root systems. The challenge is that a tree can look perfectly healthy from the outside while decay has been spreading inside for years. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, while decayed wood sounds dull. This helps us understand what's happening beneath the bark long before it becomes visible.