Tree Care in Mountain View, CA

If you're looking at a mature tree in your Mountain View yard, you're likely looking at a decision made in the 1950s. Builders back then planted for speed, not longevity. That's why we see so many silver maples and Bradford pears here. They grew fast for instant curb appeal, but silver maple wood is weak and its roots are aggressive. A Bradford pear is almost guaranteed to split after 15-20 years. The problem is, you can't see the internal decay from the outside. By the time a branch looks sick, the tree has often been failing internally for years. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk. Solid wood rings clear; decayed wood sounds dull. It's a critical check for trees approaching 80 years old in our climate.