Tree Care in Highland, CA

Highland's mature trees are a defining feature of your property, but many are now at a critical age. The coast live oaks and California sycamores planted when these homes were built are reaching full size, and their needs have changed. The most common issues I see here don't start with pests or storms. They start at planting. Builders decades ago often chose trees for fast growth, not long-term health. Species like ficus and eucalyptus were popular, but their aggressive roots and brittle wood create constant problems for foundations, sidewalks, and safety. Your tree's biggest challenge is likely the watering schedule. Lawn sprinklers that run for 15 minutes every day encourage shallow roots. In our climate with very high drought risk, trees need deep, infrequent watering to develop the strong root systems that survive our dry spells and occasional heavy storms.