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Serving San Benito County
Hollister Tree Service & Landscaping
Certified arborist-led tree care and landscaping for Hollister homeowners and properties throughout San Benito County.
Who We Are
A Tree & Landscape Team You Can Rely On in Hollister
We are a team of tree and landscape professionals serving communities throughout the greater San Jose area and San Benito County, including Hollister. We've spent our careers helping property owners manage, preserve, and enhance their trees and landscapes — and we bring that same depth of expertise to every project we take on.
Our goal is simple: provide peace of mind by being the one company that manages every aspect of your property's landscape. We achieve this through specialized teams who follow well-drafted seasonal care plans built around the unique conditions of each property — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
When you work with us, you're not hiring a crew. You're gaining a long-term partner who understands your trees, your soil, and your goals.
Call The Experts
Why Hollister Homeowners Choose Us
Credentials and Care That Set Us Apart
Choosing the right tree and landscape company isn't just about price. It's about trusting the people who will be working on your property — and knowing the work they do will hold up over time.
Licensed & Fully Insured
We hold active CSLB License #985639 with classifications in both Tree Service (C-61/D-49) and Landscaping (C-27). You won't find that combination of credentials everywhere.
150+ Five-Star Reviews
Our reputation was built job by job across Silicon Valley and the surrounding region. Hundreds of homeowners have trusted us with their properties — and kept coming back.
Arborist-Led, Not Labor-Led
Every recommendation we make is grounded in tree biology and sound horticultural practice — not what's fastest or most profitable. We measure success by the long-term health of your property.
Family-Owned Since 1965
We're not a franchise or a national chain. We're a family-owned company with decades of field experience and a deep commitment to doing right by our clients.
BBB Accredited Since 2013
Our BBB accreditation reflects a long track record of professionalism, ethical conduct, and responsiveness. It's a standard we take seriously.
One Point of Contact
From your first call to project completion and ongoing maintenance, you'll work with a single, consistent team — no hand-offs, no confusion, no chasing down multiple contractors.
Arborist-Led Care · One Company · Every Service
Tree & Landscaping Services for Hollister, CA
Instead of coordinating with multiple contractors, Hollister property owners can work with a single team that handles it all — from certified arborist assessments to full landscape installation and long-term maintenance.
🌲 Tree Services
Understanding Hollister's Conditions
Tree Care Built Around Hollister's Inland Climate
Hollister's landscape environment is distinctly different from coastal communities. The inland climate brings hot, dry summers and cool winters — a combination that puts real stress on trees and landscapes, especially in years with limited rainfall or extended drought conditions.
Properties in and around Hollister often deal with water efficiency challenges, fire-conscious planting decisions, and drought stress on established trees. Oaks, sycamores, and ornamental plantings that thrive in this region require a different maintenance approach than you'd find closer to the Bay.
Our arborists approach every Hollister property with those local realities in mind. The goal isn't just to maintain what's there — it's to build a landscape that performs well in the conditions you actually have, season after season.
We serve Hollister and the broader San Benito County area, with our base of operations in San Martin, CA — keeping us well-positioned to respond efficiently to properties throughout the region.
Serving Hollister, San Benito County, and surrounding communities.
More Than a Contractor
A Long-Term Partner for Your Hollister Property
This is about more than your landscape. It's about community, trust, and an ongoing relationship that empowers you to take the best possible care of your property.
We're known for open communication, deep horticultural knowledge, and solutions tailored to each specific property — not templated responses or generic service packages. When you call us, you'll speak to someone who knows your trees and understands your goals.
With arborist consultations and preservation reports, plant healthcare, landscape design and construction, drainage and irrigation solutions, and comprehensive maintenance that accounts for every detail of your property, San Jose Tree Service & Landscaping is the only tree and landscape company you'll ever need in Hollister.
Work With UsWe explain what's happening with your trees before recommending any work. You'll always understand the why behind our approach.
Removal is never a first recommendation. We look for every viable path to keeping your trees healthy and structurally sound.
From scoping to completion, we keep you informed. No surprises, no hidden scope, no pressure.
We create care plans built around the rhythms of your specific property — not a generic annual checklist.
Common Questions
What Hollister Homeowners Ask Us
Yes. We serve Hollister, San Juan Bautista, and properties throughout San Benito County. Our base of operations is in San Martin, CA, which positions us well to reach communities south of the Bay Area efficiently. If you're unsure whether we cover your specific location, give us a call and we'll confirm.
We understand the skepticism — most companies specialize in one or the other. But our team holds active CSLB licenses in both Tree Service (C-61/D-49) and Landscaping (C-27), and our crews are organized by specialty. You work with one point of contact, but you're backed by a team that genuinely knows each discipline. For most property owners, this eliminates the coordination headaches that come with managing multiple contractors.
If you're asking the question, it's usually worth a look. Some signs that an assessment makes sense: you've noticed unusual leaf drop, bark damage, leaning, or dead branches; a tree is near a structure or frequently trafficked area; you've had wind or storm events recently; or you're planning any work near the root zone of a significant tree. An assessment isn't a sales call — it's a professional evaluation that gives you a clear picture of what's happening and what, if anything, needs to be done.
Tree trimming typically refers to aesthetic shaping — tidying up a canopy, clearing branches from a fence line, or reducing visual bulk. Structural pruning is a more deliberate practice rooted in tree biology. It involves selectively removing specific branches to improve weight distribution, reduce failure risk, encourage proper growth patterns, and extend the long-term health and lifespan of the tree. For mature or high-value trees, structural pruning is almost always the more appropriate approach.
San Benito County properties — particularly those in or near wildland-urban interface areas — are subject to California's defensible space requirements. CAL FIRE's Zone 0 through Zone 2 regulations define clearance distances and vegetation management standards for properties in these zones. We're familiar with these requirements and can help ensure your landscape design and tree care approach aligns with both local and state guidelines. If you've received a notice or have questions about your property's status, we're happy to walk through it with you.