Tree Care in Santee, CA

If you're looking at the trees in your Santee yard and wondering what's wrong, you're not alone. Most of the problems we see here, from cracked sidewalks to sudden limb drop, started decades ago when the homes were built. Builders in the 1970s and 80s often planted fast-growing trees for quick shade, but many were poor long-term choices for our climate. Species like the various Ficus trees and Blue Gum Eucalyptus have aggressive root systems that damage foundations and pavement, and their brittle wood is a real hazard in our 6-4 storm events per year. The good news is you also have excellent native options already here or that you can plant, like the rugged Coast Live Oak and the graceful California Sycamore, which are naturally adapted to our 14.6 inches of annual rainfall and summer heat.