Tree Service in Sherman Oaks, CA
Down in the flats, trees and sidewalks often clash; up in the hills sits oak woodland. Sherman Oaks tree service covers both, and we trim and remove trees at homes, hillside lots and apartment grounds.
Tree care in Sherman Oaks
Built in 1927, still wooded in the canyons
Sherman Oaks began in 1927, when a company tied to Moses Sherman split 1,000 acres into lots. The LA River forms part of its north edge, and hills rise to the south. In those hills sits Oak Forest Canyon, a small oak woodland with a stream that runs all year. Neighbors worked for more than 30 years to save it, and it became parkland in 2002. Down in the flats, trees and sidewalks often clash. In 2019 the city cut down 11 trees on Sunnyslope Avenue, citing sidewalk damage and fire risk. Planning for roots early keeps your own trees out of that fight.
Here the worst tree fights start at the sidewalk, not the trunk.
Who governs tree work in Sherman Oaks
City of Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks has no tree ordinance of its own — it is governed by the City of Los Angeles, and that jurisdiction's rules apply here. No pruning permits shall be issued for Historic-Cultural Monument street trees without written approval of Urban Forestry Division management. All tree planting requires a no-fee plant permit that is issued by the Bureau’s UFD. Additionally, UFD upholds protection of Oak trees and other native tree and shrub species protected by the City of Los Angeles’ Protected Tree and Shrub Ordinance. Rules change. Confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before work begins — filing a permit is the property owner's responsibility, not ours.
What we handle
Removals, thinning and root-safe paving for Sherman Oaks lots
Supreme Tree Experts removes trees, thins crowns and lays root-safe walks in Sherman Oaks, where roots and sidewalks often clash. Landlords needing tree checks between tenants in Sherman Oaks set up a schedule with Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We remove trees on your own lot, from tight flat yards with pools to steep hillside drives. Street trees here are the city's, and in 2019 it removed 11 on Sunnyslope Avenue over sidewalk damage. Talk to the city before anyone cuts one.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews thin and raise trees on hillside lots so roofs, gutters and views stay clear. Native oaks here are often protected, even on private land. We take small cuts and leave the crown full.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Once a root-heaving tree comes out, we grind the stump and surface roots so the ground can be leveled. Grinding the root flare lets new paving go in flat. The chips can stay as mulch or leave on our hauler.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
We trim dry fronds before they drop onto pools, cars and drives, then skin the old bases off each trunk. Hot valley summers dry old fronds out quickly on the flats. A skinned trunk sheds less litter onto the patio.
Emergency Tree Service
We respond 24/7 when a tree tips onto a Sherman Oaks home, pool or car. The 1994 quake and winter storms showed how a big tree can shift without warning. Hillside trees on soaked soil get checked first.
Tree Maintenance
We set up regular tree checks for landlords and building managers, so problems get found between tenants. More than half the homes here are rented. Each visit ends with a short written note on what needs work.
Tree Height Reduction
We bring tall hillside trees down to size with cuts that keep them healthy and shaped. In the hills, a tree can climb into a neighbor's view. We lower it to side limbs rather than topping it.
Estate Tree Care
We care for shared grounds on a set schedule, from garden apartments to large hillside lots. Chase Knolls, a 1940s garden apartment complex on a former dairy farm, is a city monument. Grounds like that rely on big trees between the buildings.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We shear hedges on narrow hillside streets back to a neat shape, so drivers can see at the curves. Even growth is easier to keep and fuller at the base. Clippings go into our chipper.
Landscaping
We plan gardens that suit dry hillsides, with native-friendly plants and room around oak roots. Oak Forest Canyon, a small oak woodland with a year-round stream, became parkland in 2002. Its plants show what thrives in local soil.
Hardscape
We lay walks, patios and pool decks on your land with room for roots. Digging near a native oak's roots can harm it, so we plan the layout around them. That keeps paving and trees from fighting later.
Sherman Oaks tree questions, answered
Start here — these 6 cover most of what you need before booking tree work in Sherman Oaks. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Sidewalk damage and fire concerns. In August 2019, city crews took out 11 trees on the west side of the street. The city said the work was for fire prevention and to meet ADA rules, since roots had broken the walk. Neighbors protested, and new trees were planned. Street trees are city-managed here, so talk to the city before anyone cuts one.
A small oak woodland with a year-round stream, in the hills of Sherman Oaks. A state conservancy bought it in 2002 after more than 30 years of local effort. It sits next to the 110-acre Fossil Ridge Park, known for its Miocene fossils. Native oaks on nearby lots grow in the same soil and heat, and need the same light touch.
Often, yes. Sherman Oaks follows City of Los Angeles rules, which protect native oaks and some other natives even on private land, and removing one takes a permit. Ask an arborist to name the species before you plan any work. Digging for pools or paving near the roots can harm the tree, so plan around them.
It is a garden apartment complex the city made a Historic-Cultural Monument in 2000. It was built in the late 1940s on a former dairy farm, with 260 bungalows and apartments. Shared grounds like these depend on big trees between buildings, so owners should plan care before limbs reach the roofs.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Tight flat lots with pools and garages, and steep hillside drives, both call for careful rigging, and that shapes most prices here.
Yes, 24/7. The 1994 earthquake and winter storms are reminders that a big tree can shift without warning. Call 877-787-7363.
What happens after you call from Sherman Oaks
- 01.
Roots and walks first
An arborist checks the tree, and where its roots meet walks, walls and drives. You learn what can be saved.
- Root conflicts found
- Save-or-remove advice
- 02.
Street or lot
If the tree is in the parkway, the city decides. For trees on your lot, we pick a date that works for you or your tenants.
- Tree owner confirmed
- Date that fits
- 03.
Roped and removed
Limbs over roofs and pools are lowered on ropes, in a set order, and every piece of wood leaves on our trucks.
- Limbs roped down
- Wood trucked off
Sherman Oaks roots, walks and tight lots: why owners pick 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 looks at where a tree's roots meet your walks and drive, since that is where many trees here get into trouble.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
We carry license #1002853 from the state board: tree service (C-61/D-49) and landscaping (C-27). We are bonded, and every worker is insured.
Southern California Since 1985
Sherman Oaks was laid out on 1,000 acres in 1927. Our family business started in 1985 and has looked after Valley trees for more than 40 years.
Our Own Equipment
Our own boom trucks reach over pools and garages on tight lots, so limbs come down under control.
Reviews to read before you book in Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks: 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 Sherman Oaks.
“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
Sherman Oaks and the area around it
Sherman Oaks stretches from the LA River in the flats up into the hills on the south side of the San Fernando Valley.
- ZIP codes
- 9140391423