Santa Monica’s residential streets are known for their trees — coral trees along San Vicente, Canary Island pines, Mexican fan palms, ficus, jacarandas and magnolias. In North of Montana and Sunset Park, mature backyard trees sit close to expensive homes with little side-yard room, so nearly every tree removal here is done in sections with careful rigging, and cranes are common for large pines.
Coastal fog and salt air keep trees growing but also promote deadwood and fungal issues. Regular tree trimming — crown thinning, deadwood removal and palm frond cleanup — keeps trees healthy and off roofs and solar arrays. Parkway trees in Santa Monica are part of the city’s urban forest and are managed by the city, so street trees are not yours to cut.
Palm owners should read when to trim palm trees in Los Angeles. After removals, we grind stumps below grade for new landscaping. We also serve Culver City, Malibu and the Westside of Los Angeles, including Brentwood and Pacific Palisades.
Around Santa Monica
We regularly work near:
- 📍Santa Monica Pier
- 📍Palisades Park
- 📍Third Street Promenade
- 📍Tongva Park
- 📍Clover Park
- 📍Santa Monica Airport
Tree Removal in Santa Monica — Local Notes
- •Tight lots in North of Montana and Sunset Park usually require sectional rigging or a crane.
- •Coastal moisture promotes deadwood and fungal issues in pines and ficus.
- •Santa Monica street trees are city-managed as part of its urban forest program.
- •Palms and solar panels frequently require clearance trimming.