Tree Care in Cypress, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your Cypress yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of the 1970s. The homes here were built around 1971, and builders often planted fast-growing trees for quick shade. That means many properties have mature Ficus or Eucalyptus trees that are now 50-plus years old. These species, especially Ficus with its aggressive roots, are often the wrong tree for the space it was given decades ago. Our warm, dry climate with only about 12 inches of rain a year creates another common issue. Most homeowners rely on lawn sprinklers that run for short periods every day. This is the worst thing for your trees. It encourages shallow roots because the water never soaks deep into the soil where the tree needs it. Trees in our zone 10a climate need deep, infrequent watering to build a strong, resilient root system.