Tree Care in Montclair, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Montclair yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the late 1960s or 70s. Many of the trees planted when these homes were built were chosen for fast growth, not long-term health in our warm, dry climate. You'll see the legacy of those choices today: towering Ficus trees with roots that buckle sidewalks, or brittle Mexican Fan Palms that drop heavy fronds. The biggest issue I see isn't a pest, it's the watering schedule. Running your lawn sprinklers for 15 minutes every day is the worst thing for your trees. It trains their roots to stay shallow, making them vulnerable to our high drought risk and unable to anchor properly during our 7-8 storm events each year. They need deep, infrequent soaking to survive here.