Tree Service in West Hills, CA
West Hills has 700-year-old oaks, giant eucalyptus from the 1800s and open hills on its western edge. Old trees like these need different care, which is what our West Hills tree service brings when we trim or remove.
Tree care in West Hills
Old oaks, tall gums, open hills
West Hills has some of the oldest and tallest trees in the valley, and they need different kinds of care. At Orcutt Ranch, a coast live oak 32 feet around is believed to be about 700 years old. Shadow Ranch got its name from the shade of blue gum eucalyptus Albert Workman planted in the 1800s. The neighborhood became its own place in 1987. In November 2018, the Woolsey Fire started in the hills to the west and forced evacuations here.
An old oak and a tall blue gum may stand side by side. One wants a light touch; the other may need a hard look.
Who governs tree work in West Hills
City of Los Angeles
West Hills 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.
Services
Heritage oaks and giant blue gums: pruning and removal in West Hills
Supreme Tree Experts prunes old oaks, removes tall eucalyptus and grinds stumps in West Hills, home to a 700-year-old oak. With a big blue gum hanging over the roof near open hills, West Hills residents phone Supreme Tree Experts.
Tree Removal
We take down giant blue gum eucalyptus in sections, lowering each piece clear of roofs and fences. Albert Workman planted blue gums at Shadow Ranch in the 1800s, and many now stand very tall. Our haulers take the wood.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Our crews prune oak trees on your lot with small cuts and a light hand. At Orcutt Ranch, a coast live oak about 700 years old shows how long these trees can last. Care like that keeps yours going.
Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
We grind the wide stumps and thick surface roots that blue gums leave, using our own stump grinders. The spot can then be planted, paved or seeded. Chips get raked level or hauled off, as you like.
Palm Tree Trimming & Skinning
We strip dead fronds from palms on lots near El Escorpión Park, where open brush meets the yards. Our lift truck lets the crew skin old frond bases from tall trunks too. Less dry fuel then hangs over the house.
Emergency Tree Service
We answer 24/7 when wind or fire leaves a tree down on a West Hills lot. In 2018, the Woolsey Fire started in the hills to the west and forced evacuations here. We clear the tree and check what still stands.
Tree Maintenance
We check eucalyptus for cracks, heavy limb ends and dead wood on a regular schedule. Blue gums can drop big limbs without warning, and their loose bark burns easily. Catching a crack early can save a roof.
Tree Height Reduction
We reduce tall gums near homes by shortening leaders to sound side branches, never topping. Santa Ana wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph have pushed through here before. Less height means less leverage on the trunk.
Estate Tree Care
We look after each tree on big hillside lots below Castle Peak, from heritage oaks to eucalyptus, on one plan. These two kinds need very different care, so each gets its own schedule. Fruit trees get theirs too.
Tree Shaping & Shrub Shearing
We cut back shrubs and hedges against the house so there is space between plants and walls. A clear strip by the walls leaves less to burn in fire season. We shape the rest to a neat line.
Landscaping
We pick and place plants for lots that back onto chaparral, with gaps and lower growth near the house. Drip lines stay out from under old oak trees. Choices lean toward plants that suit the dry western end of the valley.
Hardscape
We build stone paths and patios near the house, which add space that won't burn. Footings go in well away from old oak roots. Native oak trees here are city-protected, and digging near roots can harm them.
From 700-year-old oaks to tall gums: why West Hills picks 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
Orcutt Ranch has a coast live oak thought to be 700 years old. On a free visit, an arborist sorts your native oak trees from the gums and sets priorities.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Our tree service (C-61/D-49) and C-27 landscaping run under license #1002853; we are bonded, with each worker insured, even on steep lots by El Escorpión Park.
Southern California Since 1985
Our family has run this company since 1985, two years before West Hills became its own neighborhood.
Our Own Equipment
Our own boom trucks reach 75 feet into tall gum trees, and our own stump grinders handle the big roots they leave.
Reviews to read before you book in West Hills
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 West Hills: 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 West Hills.
“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 three stages of a job in West Hills
- 01.
Oak or eucalyptus
An arborist names each tree and checks its health. Old oak trees and tall gums need very different care.
- Natives named
- Weak limbs found
- 02.
Fire-season plan
We plan cuts that lower wind risk and keep dry growth away from the house, starting with the worst trees.
- Worst trees first
- Dry growth cleared
- 03.
Hillside crew day
By the Upper Las Virgenes open space, we rope big pieces down, chip on site and grind stumps on request.
- Rope-lowered pieces
- Stumps ground
Tree work in West Hills: the common questions
6 answers for West Hills, no hedging. If yours is not here, call 877-787-7363 and ask.
Yes. Orcutt Ranch, on Justice Street, is a city park. Its name, Rancho Sombra del Roble, means "ranch of the shaded oak." It has heritage oaks all over the grounds, including one about 700 years old, and a citrus orchard with public fruit picks. It shows how much room and care an old oak needs.
Many are fine, but they need checking. Albert Workman planted blue gums on his ranch here in the 1800s, and many now stand very tall. Eucalyptus can drop big limbs without warning, and loose bark and leaves burn easily. A check looks for cracks, heavy ends and dead wood.
Close enough for evacuations. It began on November 8, 2018 at the old Santa Susana Field Laboratory in the hills to the west. Santa Ana winds of 50 to 60 mph pushed it, and parts of West Hills had to evacuate. Homes near open space should keep dead wood out of trees and limbs off the roof.
Often, yes. The City of Los Angeles protects native oaks, like the heritage trees that still shade Orcutt Ranch in West Hills. Parkway trees need a city permit as well, and the owner applies for it. On a free visit, our arborist points out which of your trees are protected.
Yes — $600 for tree services, wherever the job is. Old blue gums and heritage oak trees on slopes below Castle Peak shape the price.
Yes, 24/7. Santa Ana winds, like the ones that pushed the Woolsey Fire, can snap big gum limbs at any hour. Call 877-787-7363.
Find West Hills
West Hills sits at the west end of the valley, against the Simi Hills and El Escorpión Park.
- ZIP code
- 91307