Tree Care in Coronado, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your Coronado yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of a 1970s landscaping plan. Homes built around 1975 came with fast-growing trees for instant shade, but many of those species are now mature and problematic. You'll see massive Ficus trees with roots that buckle sidewalks, or brittle Mexican Fan Palms that drop heavy fronds. The real issue is that most tree problems start with the wrong tree in the wrong place decades ago. Your lawn's daily sprinkler cycle is another common problem. It encourages shallow roots because the water never soaks deep, making trees unstable and thirsty. In our climate with only 9 inches of rain, trees need deep, infrequent watering to survive drought stress.