Professional Arborist Services
An arborist is a specialist in the care of individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done only by those trained and equipped to work safely in trees.
JD Tree offers a full range of Arborist Services. For more information on the services a Professional Arborist can provide please visit this page at the "Trees Are Good" Website.
Verify an Arborist's Certification.
We now offer the latest technology in tree support systems- The Cobra Dynamic Support System.
The Cobra System is far less invasive than traditional nuts and bolts tree support systems and is specially designed for trees that are at high risk of infection and disease. The Cobra support system is used to reduce the potential for failure of co-dominant tree stems and reduce tipping of trees in need of guying support. The dynamism of the Cobra System lends itself well to the trees of the Tahoe Basin. Please email or call for a consultation. This system should only be installed by an experienced Arborist.
Tree Planting
Planting a tree is an easy way to add value to your property, provide for shade & privacy and protect your home from winter winds. We can help with tree selection, watering, mulch, fertilization, staking and/or guy wiring, wrapping and pruning. Visit the Arbor Day Foundation for more info.
Scheduled Maintenance
We offer regularly scheduled maintenance for all your tree care needs. Please call or email Jeff for details.
Defensible Space Done to TRPA & Fire Dept. Standards
Public Resources Code section 4291 has established the foundation for ALL Defensible Space work done in California. CALFIRE, in cooperation with the various Tahoe Basin fire districts has set forth specific guidelines that apply to all Defensible Space work done in the Lake Tahoe Basin. JD Tree incorporates these guidelines in its practices. Please see our defensible space page for more info.
Free Educational Materials
Just ask and JD Tree will provide you with the most up-to-date material regarding the health of your trees, Defensible Space, the work we'll be doing for you and any other questions you may have.
Sensible Tree Removals
Most of the time trees are removed for very good reasons. However, there are instances when a customer would like a tree removed for impractical reasons. Should this be the case we will give you a no nonsense evaluation of the tree's health & sturdiness so that you can make a prudent and sensible decision.
Spikeless Pruning
Tree climbing spikes harm your trees, plain and simple. We will not use spikes unless the tree is to be removed. There may be times when this is unavoidable and we'll explain why. We are always looking for alternatives to the "unavoidable" situation. Hopefully we can find a solution to meet your needs. For more info on proper pruning techniques of your trees visit this link.
Trimming & Thinning for View Enhancement
It's amazing what a light to moderate trimming can do for your view. JD Tree will deadwood & selectively remove the "highs" & "lows" from your trees giving your property the panorama it deserves.
Chipping
JD Tree can chip your cut limbs and clean, green brush up to 12 inches in diameter.
Lot Clearing
We won't come in and do the old "slash and dash" on your lot. The utmost consideration will be given to any plans you may have for landscaping or construction in the future.
Hauling
For homeowners we offer hauling services using our 13 yard dump truck. Please contact us for details.
Courteous Estimates from the Owner of JD Tree
They are FREE and I'll be on time. I take great pride in sharing my knowledge and expertise. Call or email.
Pruning Terms
Crown Cleaning
Removal of dead, dying, diseased, weakly attached, broken, and low-vigor branches in the crown of the tree.
Crown Thinning
Selective removal of live branches mainly at the ends, or outer canopy, that are crossing or duplicating to increase light penetration and air movement throughout the tree. Crown thinning also reduces the wind-sail effect and the weight of heavy limbs. Mature trees should have no more than one-third of live foliage removed when thinned.
Crown Raising
Selectively pruning of the lowest branches of a tree’s canopy in order to provide clearance of buildings, vehicles, streets, sidewalks, and roofs.
Crown Reduction
Reduction of the height and/or spread of a tree’s canopy. Drop-crotch and thinning cuts are the most effective in maintaining the structural integrity and the natural form of a tree. Crown reduction cuts (drop crotch cuts) remove the terminal portion of a branch to a smaller diameter lateral branch.
Ornamental Specimen / Detail Pruning
Thinning, dead-wooding, layering, and detail pruning to selected ornamental trees or shrubs with a high value and visibility in a landscape. This process enhances the natural branch structure and the aesthetic beauty of the plant or tree.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Crown thinning with emphasis on removing dead wood and thinning of water sprouts; to promote optimum fruit production, and give space and strength to fruit bearing branches.
