Tree Care in Smartsville, CA

If you're looking at the mature trees in your Smartsville yard, you're likely seeing the legacy of the 1960s. Homes here were built around 1961, and the landscaping choices made then are showing their age now. The common approach was to plant fast-growing trees for quick shade and curb appeal. That's why you see so many Ficus and Blue Gum Eucalyptus around town. These species grow quickly, but Ficus roots are notorious for damaging foundations and sidewalks, while Eucalyptus limbs are prone to dropping in our occasional wind events. The real challenge is that a tree can look perfectly healthy on the outside while having serious decay inside. Problems can start and progress for years before any visible symptoms appear in the canopy.