Tree Care in Guerneville, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Guerneville yard, you're likely looking at a decision made 60 or 70 years ago. Many of the homes here were built in the late 1950s, and builders often chose fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why we see so many Monterey Pines and Blue Gum Eucalyptus, species that are now reaching the end of their natural lifespan in our climate. The problem is you can't see inside a tree from the outside. A tree that looks full and green can have significant internal decay, a weakness that often only reveals itself during one of our winter storms. We use tools like sounding with a mallet to listen for hollow spots, because external symptoms appear years after the internal problem starts.