Tree Trimming & Pruning Correcting, Preventing and Beautifying
by a Team of Professionals in San Jose, CA, and the Surrounding Area
A Comprehensive Approach
At San Jose Tree Services, we go beyond tree trimming by using a formative and comprehensive approach. Our certified arborists assess each tree and the pruning is specifically tailored to the needs of each tree. All trees vary, whether it’s with the tree’s growth habits, changes with the environment, and/or the location in which the tree or trees are planted.
Why Is Proper Pruning So Important?
Proper pruning can improve the trees longevity, safety, health, and beauty. When a tree is improperly pruned it can reduce the overall life span of the tree, cause the tree to be more hazardous, require more frequent pruning, create irreparable damage to the trees structural integrity, and ruin the natural aesthetics of the canopy.
Oftentimes we are called in to repair or fix a tree that was improperly pruned in order to reestablish its structural integrity or aesthetic appearance. Sometimes the tree has been so damaged by improper pruning that it is irreparable and will never recover.
Some examples of poor pruning are:
- Topping
- Pruning at the wrong time of year
- Overly pruning a stressed tree
- Lion tailing
- Using spikes to climb
- Pruning only the interior canopy and not the exterior or entire tree
- Making improper pruning cuts
Professional and Easy to Work With
Our work is rewarding in itself, but nothing means more to us than hearing you love what we've done for your trees and landscape. Learn more about our work in the Bay Area by reading these testimonials from our clients.
When Is The Best Time To Prune Trees?
The simple answer is during the fall season. This is particular to the bay area. Trees can also be pruned in other times of the year but they must be assessed carefully before doing so. Although at times it is more complex than this. Taking into consideration the trees health, species, presence of pests or diseases, life stage, location, and overall condition. Each tree must be assessed to determine whether it is in a condition to prune and then what method of pruning the tree needs most.
What Types Or Forms of Pruning are Best For Trees?
Not all trees require the same approach or method of pruning. To determine the best method the following should be considered:
- Presence of structural issues
- Balanced or imbalanced canopy
- What types of pruning were performed previously
- Identifying the trees natural beauty and growth form
How Often Should You Prune Your Trees?
- Trees that grow fast should be pruned every 3-5 years. These include: Elm, Fruitless Pear, Poplar, Chinese Pistachio, Acacia, Sycamore, Maple, Eucalyptus, and some others.
- Slower growers can be pruned every 5-7 years. These are: Oak, Cedar, Pine, Redwood, etc.
trimming/pruning techniques used to accomplish proper care
- Crown cleaning: Removal of dead, Dying, Diseased, Broken, and weekly attached branches.
- Crown thinning: The selective removal of braces to increase light penetration and air movement, removal of crossing and rubbing branches, and to decrease branch end weight.
- Crown raising: The removal of lower branches to provide clearance or reach a desired canopy height.
- Crown reduction: The reduction of the overall canopy size and height.
- Crown restoration: Pruning to reshape a tree back to a more natural form after being damaged by storm, vandalism, or improper pruning.
- Pollard: Pruning vigorous shoots back to the knob.
- Palm Pruning: Removal of old, hazardous, and unsightly fronds and remove fruiting clusters. Also reshaping of trunks on date palms.
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What Healthy Landscapes Look Like
Beautiful landscaping enhances curb appeal and property value; with proper care, your trees can live long, healthy lives while providing you with shade, aesthetic appeal, and more. Can you even imagine these landscapes without the gorgeous trees that help define them?
Everything Your Landscape Needs
Instead of hiring multiple landscaping companies to do multiple jobs on your property, you can work with us. San Jose Tree Service & Landscaping has the certified arborists, plant healthcare experts, licensed product applicators, master craftspeople, designers, and lawn care experts you need to complete any project with one point of contact. This is what we can do for you:
Landscape Design
You're an integral part of the entire design journey, from concept to installation. Our 3D designs allow you to visualize the results, and our landscape foreman will guide you through each step of the process, answering your questions and offering advice to make the entire experience peaceful and enjoyable.
Landscape Installation
From comprehensive renovations to single-feature updates, our installation team specializes in paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, and other hardscaping, landscape lighting, plantings, mulch installation, and more.
Outdoor Living
Transform an average backyard into a destination with outdoor kitchens, fire pits, privacy screens, and more. Our outdoor living solutions are customized to suit your lifestyle, aesthetic, and budget.
Landscape Maintenance
Comprehensive services that go beyond basic lawn care and treatment to deliver a holistic approach to the care of the vegetation within your garden, so that all parts of your landscape thrive. Learn more about how we create plans to address plant, shrub & vine care, soil care, edible gardens, tree care and insect and disease management on our Landscape Maintenance page.
Sprinklers and Irrigation
Our irrigation system service and consulting includes design, installation, and repair. Keep your sprinklers in working order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Tree Services
From fruit trees to evergreens, our certified arborist and experienced team can provide stump removal, planting and transplanting, trimming and pruning, fire mitigation, spraying and maintenance, emergency tree service, and more. Our arborist services include consultations, diagnostics, tree appraisal, plant healthcare, decay detection, and preservation reports.
Commercial Services
From sustainable landscaping and tree services to outdoor living design and installation, sprinkler repair, drainage, and more, we provide reliable services for commercial, industrial, public, and governmental properties.
How We Provide Expert Tree Services and a Peaceful Experience for You
Whether you're working with us for landscape design or tree services, you deserve to know what to expect at each step in the process. This is how we get your project done according to industry standards and your expectations.
Landscape Design and Installation
Fill out the contact form here on our website, and let us know what you're interested in. We'll get back to you within 24 business hours to discuss your project. If we seem like a good fit at this point, we'll set up a time for your free 15-minute phone consultation with one of our experts.
This is where we clarify the details of your project to make sure we're the right team for the job. If we're both confident in proceeding by the end of this conversation, we'll schedule your on-site meeting.
We'll visit your property to take photos, offer recommendations to address things you might not have considered, and discuss your goals, budget, and timeline. If you already have a design, we'll take a look at it with you—and if you need a design, we'll talk about our design fee, get started on the design and set up a meeting for the design presentation.
Within two weeks of your on-site meeting, we'll present the initial 3D rendered design online or in person as you prefer. If you request revisions, they typically take about four days.
Once the design is agreed upon, we'll discuss the installation cost estimate and timeline with you. If you approve the proposal to build the project, you'll sign the agreement, and we'll put you on the schedule. We will also discuss the payment schedule for the next steps of your project.
Our goal is to make the installation process as simple and hassle-free for you as possible. We will let you know when we intend to arrive, what we're going to do, and how we're going to do it. If a large delivery is required, we'll ask you where to leave it so we don't inconvenience you. You'll receive updates on a weekly basis as construction proceeds.
Finally, it’s time to walk through your landscape with us and make sure you're satisfied with the work. This is also when we'll discuss any warranties along with requirements for ongoing maintenance. We can provide tips and tricks if you intend to do the maintenance yourself, or we'll outline our maintenance programs if you'd like professional assistance.
Tree Services
Fill out our contact form or give us a call. Feel free to submit photos if you think it will help us move forward more quickly toward a resolution for you. For simple requests like tree planting or removal, we can typically get you on the calendar immediately. For in-depth consultations, we'll put you in touch with our certified arborist.
Basic Estimate Option
Within our service area, we offer in-person consultations free of charge for simple requests like tree planting or removal. This allows us to provide the most accurate cost estimates based on the scope of the work you're requesting.
Arborist Consultation Option
For an in-depth tree and plant health assessment, our arborist will meet with you on your property to develop a custom plan based on your unique situation. This can include:
- Information on the type of trees you have
- What type of care these trees require
- What insects and diseases these trees may be susceptible to
- Identifying small issues that could turn into big problems
- Advice on avoiding potential problems
Our in-depth insights are based on years of experience. If a written report is required, we'll deliver that and discuss the fees with you. If a report is not required, we can discuss possible resolutions during this meeting.
We'll provide a personalized quote that addresses your specific needs. We're happy to answer your questions and discuss our services with you, and if you decide to proceed, we'll get you on the schedule. We’ll show up on time and provide an update once the project is complete.
Holistic Landscape Management
Fill out our contact form or give us a call. Feel free to submit photos if you think it will help us move forward more quickly toward a plan for you. We'll speak with you and if we're a good fit, we'll schedule a landscape assessment of your property.
We'll visit your property and do a thorough assessment of your lawn and landscape to develop a plan tailored toward your unique needs.
We'll provide a personalized proposal based on the frequency of visits and details of the plan. These can be bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly or another suitable timeframe. We'll also provide a proposal for any repairs or landscape enhancements that may be requested or needed. Upon acceptance of the proposal, we will get you on the schedule!
We'll arrive at your property ready to begin holistic care services of your landscape. You'll meet our team who will be maintaining your lawn and landscape and you can begin seeing results immediately. Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have about the care of your landscape. We will also make you aware of any issues that we see that may need extra attention to help you prevent small problems from becoming large problems.
Tree Services and Landscape Management in San Jose, CA, and the Entire Bay Area
We offer our science-based services for all property types, including residential, commercial, industrial, public, estate, and governmental properties, in San Jose, California, and throughout the Bay Area.
- San Jose, California
- Mountain View, California
- Morgan Hill, California
- Los Altos, California
- Los Altos Hills, California
- Los Gatos, California
- Saratoga, California
- Milpitas, California
- Atherton, California
- Monte Sereno, California
- Cupertino, California
- Gilroy, California
- Palo Alto, California
- Menlo Park, California
- Portola Valley, California
- Woodside, California
- San Mateo, California
- San Martin, California
- Almaden, California
- Sunnyvale, California
- Santa Clara, California
- Redwood City, California
- Hollister, California
- San Juan, California
Opportunities
Build Your Career and Earn Competitive Pay With an Established Full-Service Company
If you're reliable, friendly, and passionate about creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces for our clients, we'd love to hear from you. Many of our team members have been with us for a long time because we offer growth opportunities within the company, advanced training and education, and competitive compensation for a job well done. Join our work family - contact us today.
One Company for All Your Landscaping Needs
Tree services are only the beginning. As a full-service landscape management company, we can elevate the appeal of your property on every level, from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and lawn care. We work with residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, and public property owners and managers in San Jose, California, and throughout the Bay Area. Contact us today to get started with your tree services and more.