Tree Care in Stanton, CA

Stanton homeowners, your trees are likely the same age as your house, around 52 years old. That means the fast-growing trees planted for instant shade in the 1970s are now mature and showing their weaknesses. We see a lot of Ficus and Eucalyptus from that era. Their aggressive roots can damage foundations and sidewalks, and their brittle wood is a real hazard in our occasional wind events. The biggest mistake I see is watering. Your lawn sprinklers that run for 15 minutes a day are the worst thing for a mature tree. They keep the roots shallow because the water never soaks down deep where the tree needs it. Trees in our warm, dry climate need deep, infrequent watering to survive droughts and stay anchored.