Tree Care in Mendocino, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree on your Mendocino property and wondering about its health, there's a good chance the real issue started decades ago. Many of the trees planted when homes were built here in the 1980s were chosen for quick growth, not long-term stability. You'll see this with Monterey Pines, which grow rapidly but become dangerously brittle and prone to failure in our coastal winds, and with non-native Blue Gum Eucalyptus, whose shallow roots and heavy limbs pose a constant risk to structures. These trees are now entering their peak failure age, around 40 years old, which is why proactive assessment is critical. Understanding what was planted and why gives us the best path forward for preservation or safe removal.