Tree Service in Orange, CA
With more than 22,000 street trees, the Plaza City is a Tree City USA, but the trees on your property are yours. Our tree service in Orange trims and removes them, and we tell you when to ask the city first.
Tree care in Orange
Plaza City, from Old Towne to Santiago Canyon
Orange is the only city in Orange County planned and built around a plaza. That is why it is called the Plaza City. It became a city in 1888, and Old Towne, about one square mile around the plaza, is the largest National Register district in California. Before homes, the land grew citrus, olives and walnuts. Today more than 22,000 public street trees line its streets. The city sits along Santiago Creek and reaches east toward Santiago Canyon. In October 2017, Canyon Fire 2 forced evacuations in Orange Park Acres and along Santiago Canyon Road.
In Orange, a tree next to city property may need the city's OK. Ask first, then cut.
The work
Yard pruning, removals and fire-season planning for Orange lots
Supreme Tree Experts prunes, removes and grinds out yard trees in Orange, a city of over 22,000 public street trees. When a big east-side lot needs a tree plan built around fire season, Orange owners call on Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We remove unwanted and failing trees from yards across Orange, cutting and lowering them in sections. The city asks for a permit in certain cases when a tree stands next to city property. We flag those trees so you can call (714) 532-6480 first.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews prune the trees behind your sidewalk, thinning dense crowns and lifting low limbs over drives. The city trims its more than 22,000 public street trees, so the curb tree is not ours to cut. We keep each yard tree in its natural form.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Our grinder takes stumps below the soil so the spot can be replanted or turned to lawn. A compact city yard and a large lot near the hills need very different setups. We size the machine to the job and sweep up the grindings.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
We trim palms from our lift truck, cutting heavy fronds and seed stalks before they drop on a car. Skinning then slices off the old frond bases for a smooth, clean trunk. Every frond goes through the chipper on site.
Emergency Tree Service
Phone us 24/7 when a limb comes through the roof or a tree blocks your drive. A damaged city street tree also goes to the city through Orange 24/7, with your location. We take care of the trees on your side of the curb.
Tree Maintenance
We check yard trees once a year for dead wood, weak unions and root damage. The city holds Tree City USA status for the way it cares for its street trees. The trees on your lot deserve the same steady attention, and a yearly visit catches weak limbs early.
Tree Height Reduction
We lower tall crowns in stages, shortening limbs to healthy forks rather than topping. Orange has been a city since 1888, and some trees near the plaza have aged along with its homes. A reduced crown puts less strain on old wood.
Estate Tree Care
We plan year-round care for large lots on the east side, where homes meet the hills. In October 2017, Canyon Fire 2 burned 9,217 acres and forced evacuations near those hills. Our plan keeps dead wood and low limbs away from the house.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We shape hedges and shear shrubs on a set cycle so front yards stay neat. The historic district around the plaza is the largest National Register district in California. Trim hedges suit its older homes, and we cut by hand where a shrub needs a soft shape.
Landscaping
We design planting beds and lawns that fit the lot, from compact city yards to larger ones near the hills. Plants are chosen for your sun, soil and water use. Drip lines stay outside big trees' root zones, and mulch goes down last.
Hardscape
We build walks, patios and garden walls where shade tree roots are unlikely to lift them. Before we dig, we trace the major roots so the base does not cut through them. Each surface gets a slight fall so rain runs off.
Reviews to read before you book in Orange
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 Orange: 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 Orange.
“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
Historic district, city permits and our own trucks: working in Orange
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 visits free and checks if the tree sits next to city property — the case where Orange may want a permit.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
In a historic district, you want a careful crew with cover. We are bonded, every worker is insured, and license #1002853 covers tree service and landscaping.
Southern California Since 1985
Orange has been a city since 1888. Our business is younger — started in 1985 — and still family-owned.
Our Own Equipment
Across the square-mile Old Towne district, our 75-ft boom truck works from the street, chipper and stump grinder in tow.
How tree work in Orange runs, start to finish
- 01.
Look and ask
An arborist looks at the tree and where it stands. If it is next to city property, you ask the city first.
- City-property check
- Free estimate
- 02.
Pick the day
We set a date that works for you and plan how the trucks fit on your street.
- Street access planned
- Neighbors kept in mind
- 03.
Crew at work
Cut wood is chipped on site, the stump is ground if you ask, and the gutter is left clean.
- Brush chipped
- Grinding optional
Straight answers for Orange
6 questions about tree work in Orange, answered without the sales language. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Sometimes. The city says a permit is needed in certain cases to remove a tree next to city property. The rules are in the Orange Municipal Code. For a quick answer, call (714) 532-6480 or email trees@cityoforange.org before work starts.
The city does. Orange keeps its more than 22,000 public street trees trimmed so the right-of-way stays clear. If a street tree is damaged, dead or sick, call (714) 532-6480 or report it through Orange 24/7 with your location.
Parts of it have been. In October 2017, Canyon Fire 2 burned 9,217 acres. Evacuation orders in Orange covered Orange Park Acres and Santiago Canyon Road east of Cannon. If you live near the hills, keep dead wood and low limbs away from the house.
Yes. The city is recognized as a Tree City USA. It looks after its street trees and asks residents to report problems through Orange 24/7. For the trees on your own property, a yearly check by an arborist catches weak limbs early.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. A small Old Towne yard and a large east-side lot can need very different setups.
Yes, 24/7. High winds, like those that drove Canyon Fire 2 in 2017, can bring limbs down at any hour. Call 877-787-7363.
Orange on the map
Orange runs from Old Towne and the plaza east along Santiago Creek toward the canyon.
- ZIP codes
- 9286792869