Tree Care in Dogtown, CA

If you're a Dogtown homeowner, you're likely looking at trees that were planted when your house was built around 1978. That means you have 48-year-old trees reaching full maturity, and the choices made back then are showing up now. Builders often planted fast-growing trees for quick shade, like Silver Maple or the now-banned Bradford Pear. These species have weak wood and aggressive roots that can damage foundations and sidewalks. In our warm, dry Zone 9b climate with only 18 inches of rain, proper watering is critical. The daily lawn sprinkler cycle is one of the worst things for your trees, as it encourages shallow roots. Your trees need deep, infrequent watering to survive our frequent droughts and develop strong, stable root systems.