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Tree Trimming in Fair Oaks

Yes, Fair Oaks is covered, ZIP 95628. Call (279) 256-3385 and we'll send a nearby tree pro to look over your oaks and shade trees.

Looking and quoting are the pro's job. What happens next is your call.

A town under a canopy

Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County. Wikipedia describes it as a lush foliage town with rolling streets and canopies of trees. It sits at about 174 feet, bounded by Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Orangevale and the American River.

The 2020 census counted 32,514 people. About 67.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The town has custom-home pockets, few apartments and a semi-rural feel, so there's room for big trees.

It was citrus country once. In 1895 the area was mostly citrus farms. Then a big freeze in 1932 killed many or most of the groves, and a second one in 1934 finished the job.

Hot days and a delta breeze

Fair Oaks has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. In an average year there are 73 days with a high over 90 degrees, and 14 days over 100. A sea breeze called the delta breeze often takes the edge off summer heat, and nights cool down.

Rain averages 18.52 inches a year, and the wet season is generally October through April. That's a long dry spell for a tree. It's why watering matters for newer plantings, and why deep, slow soaks beat sprinkler spritzes.

A rule of thumb from the Sacramento Tree Foundation: trees younger than five years old are most at risk in the hot months. Established trees need a soak about once a month in dry months.

Canopy trimming, done gently

A thick canopy is lovely until a limb lets go. Three jobs come up most.

• Cleaning out dead and cracked wood inside the crown.
• Thinning a few branches so wind passes through.
• Taking off a limb that hangs over the roof.

Keep each job modest. UC suggests staying under about 20% of the canopy in a year. The ISA says no more than 25% at once, less for mature trees. Crape myrtles, red oaks and hackberries here may also get aphids. The Sacramento Tree Foundation says to look for the sticky honeydew they leave behind.

What it costs in Fair Oaks

Oaks are common in this town, and so are oak prices. LawnStarter's oak figure runs $230 to $1,480. Fixr's range is $175 to $1,500, and sometimes more.

The final number depends on height, access and cleanup. The pro names a number once the tree has been seen.

When to pick up the phone

You don't have to wait for a disaster. Call if you notice any of these.

• A sticky shine on the car or patio under the tree.
• Leaves that curl, droop or turn crispy in July.
• A limb that hangs over the roof, a walk or the drive.
• A branch that leafed out late, or never did.

The first two often point to aphids or heat stress. The last two are worth a closer look from a pro. With 14 days a year above 100 degrees, a small problem can turn into a big one in a hurry.

Better to ask early. A short visit costs less than a fallen limb.

Next door

Neighbors we cover: Carmichael, Citrus Heights and Orangevale. Thinning tips are on the crown page. For anything else, head to the Folsom home page or the list of towns.