Tree Service in Tarzana, CA
Named for Tarzan, this neighborhood grew from Edgar Rice Burroughs's ranch into flat blocks and hillside homes. Wind risk shapes most tree service in Tarzana, and we trim and remove trees with a close eye on it.
Tree care in Tarzana
From Tarzan's ranch to tall trees
Tarzana is named for Tarzan, because the author Edgar Rice Burroughs owned the ranch it grew from. He bought the 550-acre tract on March 1, 1919, and later split it up for homes, some used as small farms. The neighborhood now covers 8.79 square miles, with hills to the south and the trails of Caballero Canyon. Being inland, it swings more between hot days and cool nights than the coast does. Wind is the other risk. A tree fell through a Tarzana house in 2021 and hurt a resident, and another came down in the December 2025 Santa Ana winds.
Tarzana's big trees face two tests: summer heat and winter wind.
Who governs tree work in Tarzana
City of Los Angeles
Tarzana 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 do here
Wind-safe pruning and storm removals for Tarzana homes
Supreme Tree Experts thins crowns, removes storm trees and grinds stumps in Tarzana, where wind has pushed trees into homes. When a Santa Ana wind drops a limb on the roof, Tarzana owners call Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We remove trees on Tarzana lots of every size, including deep ones where a tree stands far from the street. Some parcels here began as small farms when the old ranch was split up. We plan how gear gets in before the first cut.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews thin heavy crowns and ease the load on weak forks before wind season. In February 2021, high gusts pushed a tree through a Tarzana house and sent a resident to the hospital. Thinning lets air pass through the crown.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We grind the stump and root plate left by a wind-thrown tree, so the lawn or bed can be rebuilt. Grinding reaches below the soil line, and we rake the spot level. Surface roots can go at the same visit.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
We trim dry fronds that hang on through the hot months, before they fall on walks or catch a spark. Skinning clears rough frond bases off the trunk, a tidy look along long private drives. Our lift truck reaches tall trunks.
Emergency Tree Service
We answer calls 24/7 when wind drops a tree onto your house, drive or parked car. In December 2025, Santa Ana winds brought down a tree here. We cut it free, secure what's left and haul the wood.
Tree Maintenance
We check trees for heat stress and dieback on a set schedule. Being inland, Tarzana swings wider between hot days and cool nights than coastal areas. Deep, slow watering and mulch help stressed trees hold their leaves.
Tree Height Reduction
We reduce tall trees that crowd hillside views, cutting back to strong limbs rather than topping. Homes in the hills to the south look out over the valley. A lower, lighter crown also catches fewer gusts.
Estate Tree Care
We look after large hillside properties with dozens of mature trees on one steady plan. Each tree gets a visit list with what it needs and when. Our own chippers and grinders mean no waiting on rented gear.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We shape hedges and shrubs along hillside drives so they stay neat and out of the road. Even shearing keeps them dense, low and easy to see past. Every clipping goes straight into our chipper.
Landscaping
We plan yards near Caballero Canyon with spaced planting and room between shrubs, trees and the house. Many lots there border wild hillside and its trails. Low-water plants keep the beds green with less work.
Hardscape
We build walls and steps on hillside lots that shed water and hold the slope. Footings go in clear of big tree roots, so walls and trees both last. Drains carry winter rain off steps and paths before it pools.
Weak forks, wind and storm trees: why Tarzana homes rely on 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 checks for the weak forks and heavy crowns that fail in wind, the problem that has hit Tarzana homes before.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Our C-61/D-49 tree service and C-27 landscaping classes sit under California license #1002853. We are bonded, and insurance covers everyone on the crew.
Southern California Since 1985
Burroughs bought the ranch that became Tarzana in 1919. Our own family business dates from 1985 and has kept Valley trees healthy for four decades.
Our Own Equipment
With our own boom trucks, chippers and grinders, we don't wait on rented gear when a storm tree needs to come down.
From your first call in Tarzana to the final clean-up
- 01.
Wind-risk walk-through
An arborist walks the lot and flags split trunks, heavy limbs over the roof and trees leaning toward the house.
- Weak limbs flagged
- Lean checked
- 02.
Written, tree by tree
You get a written plan for each tree, with what we'll cut and why. City permits, if any, are yours to file, and we tell you which.
- Plan per tree
- Permit needs named
- 03.
Down safely, out fast
The crew lowers wood with ropes where needed, chips it on site and trucks it out.
- Ropes over roofs
- Chips trucked out
Reviews to read before you book in Tarzana
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 Tarzana: 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 Tarzana.
“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
Questions worth asking before you book in Tarzana
The 6 worth settling before tree work starts in Tarzana. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Because of Tarzan's author. Edgar Rice Burroughs moved to California in 1919 and bought a ranch here from Harrison Gray Otis, founder of the LA Times. He named it Tarzana Ranch, then sold it off for homes. Some parcels were first used as small farms before houses filled in.
Yes, in strong wind. In February 2021, high winds pushed a tree through a Tarzana house, and a resident went to the hospital with minor injuries. In December 2025, Santa Ana winds brought down another tree here. Heavy crowns and split trunks are the usual weak points, and pruning before the gusty season helps.
Yes. Tarzana is inland, so it has bigger swings between day and night temperatures than coastal parts of the region. Trees under heat stress can thin out and lose limbs. Deep, slow watering and mulch help, and an arborist can spot stress early.
Sometimes. Tarzana follows City of Los Angeles rules, which cover street trees and certain native trees. Pruning or removing a street tree needs a city permit. For natives on private land, have an arborist name the species first. Filing any permit is the owner's job.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Hillside access and big, wind-exposed crowns shape most prices here.
Yes, 24/7. Wind has already pushed trees into Tarzana homes, including one that injured a resident in 2021. Call 877-787-7363.
Where Tarzana sits
Tarzana sits in the southwest San Fernando Valley, from the flats up into the hills that hold Caballero Canyon.
- ZIP code
- 91356