Tree Care in Capitola, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Capitola yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1970s. Many of the homes here were built around 1974, and the landscaping choices from that era are now fully mature. Builders and early homeowners often selected trees for quick growth and instant shade, not for long-term stability in our coastal climate. That's why you see so many Monterey Pines, which are prone to failure from wind and disease, and towering Eucalyptus (Blue Gum) trees with their heavy, shedding limbs and invasive roots. These species were chosen decades ago without full consideration for how they would behave on a quarter-acre lot 50 years later. Your tree's current health and safety are a direct result of that original planting decision.