Tree Service in Los Olivos, CA
Los Olivos grew up around an olive ranch and a railway stop, and its lots now hold valley oak trees, old ranch trees and septic fields. Tree service in Los Olivos means planning around all three, whether we trim or remove.
Tree care in Los Olivos
Five thousand olive trees, a railway's end and a tavern
In Los Olivos, tree work falls under Santa Barbara County, and its oak rule reaches the ranch land around town. Around 1880, Alden Boyd planted about 5,000 olive trees here and named his ranch Rancho De Los Olivos. The narrow-gauge railway arrived in 1887 and ran until 1934, ending at Mattei's Tavern. The present flagpole went up in 1918 to honor World War I veterans. The township covers about 287 acres, and homes fill most of it. Valley oak trees shade the flats, and many lots rely on septic systems.
In Los Olivos, plan the cut around the oak, the drive and the leach field.
Services
Valley oak pruning and septic-safe removals across Los Olivos
Supreme Tree Experts prunes valley oaks, removes trees and grinds stumps in Los Olivos, keeping trucks off septic fields. Before winter storms soak the ground under a tall oak, Los Olivos families bring in Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We remove trees in town and on the ranch land around it, starting with an oak check. Out on rural farm land, any valley or blue oak 4 inches across falls under the county rule. Dead trees and those within 50 feet of a home are exempt there.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews prune valley oaks in winter, when bare branches make dead and crossing limbs easy to see. They dominate the flats here and drop every leaf each year. Clean cuts to strong limbs keep the broad crown sound.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We grind stumps in place and keep heavy trucks off the leach field. The county plan points to the large number and high density of septic systems in Los Olivos. We map yours before the grinder rolls in.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
Palm work here covers brown fronds, fruit stalks and the stubby bases that crowd a trunk. Summer highs average 92°F, and dead fronds dry out fast in that heat. We clear them from our lift truck before fire season.
Emergency Tree Service
We answer calls at any hour when a big tree tips over after heavy rain. Nearly 80 percent of the year's rain falls here from December to March, and soaked ground loosens roots. The crew clears roofs and drives first.
Tree Maintenance
We check oak and yard trees once a year for deadwood, weak joints and pests. Valley oaks cover the flats, and coast live oaks take over in the foothills. One loses its leaves in winter and one does not, so we time visits to each.
Tree Height Reduction
We reduce oversized crowns with cuts back to side limbs, taking a little at a time. The county plan calls the valley oak California's largest broad-leaf tree, often over 100 feet tall. When one crowds a house, we lower the reach toward the roof.
Estate Tree Care
We look after horse ranches and vineyard land around town on a yearly plan. In a fuel break, the community plan limits oak work to raising limbs to 8 feet and removing dead material. We keep healthy oak trees standing and the break clear.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We trim hedges and shape shrubs on close-set town lots, keeping them off walks and drives. The township covers about 287 acres, and homes fill most of it. Neat, narrow hedges keep the line between neighbors clear and green.
Landscaping
We plan planting for long, hot summers, picking trees and beds that suit each lot. The county plan notes poor soil and groundwater in places around town. We check drainage before choosing where new trees go.
Hardscape
We lay paths and patios that keep clear of oak root zones. Along Highway 154, new building must plant a native oak for every 30 feet of frontage. Those young trees need room, so we set paving well back from them.
Reviews to read before you book in Los Olivos
Every word below was written by a customer on Google, not by us. Long reviews are shortened to fit the card — never reworded. None of them was left in Los Olivos: they come from customers across Southern California. Read them for how a crew behaves on a job, then decide whether that is who you want in Los Olivos.
“Great pricing & service. Highly competent with tricky jobs. We have used them for more than 10 years.”
Melanie Butler
Local Guide
“We got bids from five contractors. After I talked to them all and checked out their licenses and work, we decided to go with Supreme. … The job took a day and a half, and when they were done, they left the place immaculate.”
Hank Shaeffer
“Great tree trimmers! I’ve used Supreme Tree Experts twice to trim the palm trees in my yard. … The guys who come out are quick thorough, and clean. And very careful not to damage property.”
Emilie Pacheco
“These guys have worked on my property 3 times now. They are always on time and do a fantastic job. I highly recommend them!”
Ray Thompson
“After soliciting several quotes on some difficult yard work, we chose Supreme because of their licensed Arborist Temis … The crew was extremely hard working and we couldn’t believe their continuous work ethic on one of the hottest days of the year.”
Gary Brown
Local Guide
The questions worth asking any Los Olivos tree company
6 of them, answered here for Los Olivos. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Not usually on an in-town lot. The county's deciduous oak ordinance covers rural farm and resource land outside the urban boundary. There, valley and blue oaks 4 inches and wider are protected, though dead ones and those within 50 feet of a home are exempt. New building projects face separate tree rules.
Limbed up, not cut down. The local community plan says fuel breaks are not to remove healthy protected oak trees where that can be avoided. Inside a fuel break, oak work is limited to raising branches to 8 feet, taking out dead material and mowing underneath.
Because Los Olivos has a lot of them, close together. The county plan points to the large number and high density of septic systems, and to poor soil and groundwater in places. We plan truck routes and stump grinding so heavy loads stay off the leach field.
They are huge, and they lose their leaves in winter. The county plan calls them California's largest broad-leaf tree, often over 100 feet tall. They dominate the valley floor, with coast live oaks in the foothills. Bare winter branches make dead or crossing limbs easy to spot.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Here, price depends on tree size and how close the truck can get without crossing the septic field.
Yes, 24/7. Most of the year's rain falls from December to March, and a big tree can tip in soaked ground. Call 877-787-7363.
Three steps in Los Olivos, and no surprises in between
- 01.
Oaks and septic mapped
Our arborist notes each oak, the leach field and the drive, then prices the job.
- Septic area marked
- Free price given
- 02.
Winter or summer?
Deciduous oaks show their shape best when bare in winter. We agree on a season and a date with you.
- Season suggested
- Date agreed
- 03.
Brush out, roots safe
The crew cuts, chips the brush and grinds stumps, keeping heavy trucks off the septic lines.
- Leach field avoided
- Brush chipped
What Los Olivos lots with oaks and septic fields get from our crew
Tree work goes wrong when it is rushed or under-equipped. We run our own 75-foot boom trucks, lift trucks, chippers and stump grinders, and every crew works under an ISA Certified Arborist — so the job gets done right the first time.
We hold California license #1002853 for both landscaping and tree and palm work, we are bonded, we carry general liability and every employee is on workers’ compensation.
ISA Certified Arborist
An arborist walks your lot first and marks the oak trees, the drive and the septic field before any cut is planned.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Work near the inns and tasting rooms on Grand Avenue puts a crew close to the public. We carry CSLB license #1002853 for C-61/D-49 tree work and C-27 landscaping, plus a bond and insurance for every worker.
Southern California Since 1985
The railroad reached Los Olivos in 1887 and left in 1934. Our family company started in 1985, and the same family still runs it.
Our Own Equipment
Old ranch trees around town grow tall and wide. Our own 75-foot boom trucks, chippers and stump grinders arrive together, so the job is not waiting on rented gear.
Getting to Los Olivos
Los Olivos sits at the north end of the valley, where Grand Avenue meets Highway 154.
- ZIP code
- 93441