Tree Service in Citrus Heights

From Sylvan to Citrus Heights

This place was first called Sylvan. In 1910 a real estate agent bought the area, split it into 10-acre lots and renamed it Citrus Heights. Those big lots were later divided again and again.

That history shows up in the yards. Streets here often have trees much older than the houses, left from the old lots. A big old tree in a modern small yard is a classic hazard setup.

Elevation is about 167 feet. The city covers 14.22 square miles, and 87,583 people lived here in 2020.

A late city with big heat

Citrus Heights voted to become a city in 1996 and became the fifth city in Sacramento County. It's still a young city, but its trees are not young.

The area has 73 days in an average year with a high over 90 degrees. That's a lot of heat. Heat stresses oaks and drives summer limb drop, which tends to happen on hot, calm afternoons.

Winter brings the opposite problem. After a long dry summer, the first big storm finds every weak branch. If you have one you've been meaning to check, do it before November.

Signs to watch for

Walk the yard with a quick checklist.

• Dead branches in the crown.
• Cracks where a trunk splits in two.
• Mushrooms or soft spots at the base.
• Roots lifting the lawn or driveway.

Any of those means a pro should look. Rating a defect is best left to a professional arborist, as the tree-care guide puts it.

What it costs in Citrus Heights

A small tree costs about $150 to $400 in the cost guides, and a medium one about $450 to $700. Big ones, 60 to 100 feet tall, cost more, up near $1,200.

One guide lists $300 to $500 for a tree that tipped out of the ground. A big old tree squeezed between two houses costs more because the pro has less room to work.

Your pro quotes before starting.

Small yards, big old trees

Many Citrus Heights lots are small now, but the trees on them are not. A tree left from the ten-acre days can stand right between two houses. That makes every cut harder.

The pro can't drop it whole. The crew has to climb, rig ropes and lower pieces. It takes longer, and the price reflects that.

Tell us at the start if the tree is wedged in. Mention fences, pools, sheds and wires, because each one changes the plan. A pool, for example, means no heavy pieces can land near the edge.

If the neighbor's yard is the best way in, ask them early. A friendly note helps a lot, and most folks say yes when a tree is a shared worry.

After the work, ask about stump grinding. A stump left behind in a small yard gets in the way of everything.

How we help

You call. We ask what happened and where you are, find a pro who works Citrus Heights and set up the visit. Calling is free.

Citrus Heights is its own city with its own tree rules. The City of Folsom's rules do not apply there. Ask Citrus Heights city hall or your pro.

Nearby

Citrus Heights touches Fair Oaks and Orangevale. Roseville is a short drive north. For a limb on the roof, see emergency tree removal. Browse all service areas.

Citrus Heights tree questions

My tree is older than my house. Is that bad?

Not by itself. It does mean the tree is mature, so check it for dead wood and cracks.

When is the best time to check my trees?

Before the first big storm of the season. But if something worries you in summer, call then.

Do you serve all of Citrus Heights?

Yes. Tell us your street and we'll find a pro close by.