Tree Care in Los Altos Hills, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree in Los Altos Hills, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1970s. Many of the homes here were built around 1974, and the landscaping choices from that era are now fully mature. Builders often selected fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal, which means we now see a lot of Monterey Pines and various Acacia species. These trees are reaching the end of their natural lifespan in our climate and are prone to failure. The most common tree problems I see here don't start with pests or disease. They start with the wrong tree being planted in the wrong place 50 years ago. That legacy is what we manage today. Your beautiful Coast Live Oaks and the occasional Valley Oak are the native anchors we work to preserve, often surrounded by those aging, problematic species from the original landscaping.