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Tree Trimming in Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova is on our list. Call (279) 256-3385 and we'll book a pro who works this side of the river.

The pro looks at your trees and gives you a price. We just make the match.

A city named for a vineyard

Rancho Cordova is a city in Sacramento County. It incorporated in 2003, and the 2020 census counted 79,332 people. It was named for the Cordova Vineyard, and the post office opened on May 16, 1955.

The ground is flat. Wikipedia puts the elevation of the generally level terrain at about 118 feet. That's lower than Folsom, which sits near 220.

The city won the All-America City Award in 2010 and again in 2019.

Young trees, big needs

Newer neighborhoods have newer trees. A tree's first few years set its shape, so this is the time to get it right.

The Sacramento Tree Foundation has three rules for young trees.

1. Water often at first. Young trees need water one to three times a week for the first three years.
2. Don't rely on lawn sprinklers. They don't soak deep enough for roots.
3. Mulch, but keep the chips four inches from the trunk and six inches deep.

And be patient. Many young trees grow tall before they grow wide. The foundation says a tall, skinny tree is right on track.

Young bark is thin, too. UC says sunburn often hits the stems and trunks of young woody plants, so don't strip off the low leaves that shade the trunk.

Shaping, not hacking

The city of Folsom's standards say young trees handle a lot more pruning than old ones, even 25% or more, because the aim is a strong frame. The goal is a main trunk and well-spaced branches. A pro can set that up early so the tree needs less help later.

Skip the summer pruning, though. The Sacramento Tree Foundation says growth after a summer cut needs more water, and UC says young bark can sunburn. UC also suggests keeping some low branches to shade the trunk.

What it costs in Rancho Cordova

Young trees are cheap to trim. LawnStarter shows $85 to $415 for trees under 30 feet. Fixr puts 10 to 20 foot trees at $75 to $300. Hourly pros charge anywhere from $60 to $80 (Thumbtack) up to $86 to $148 (Homeyou).

You'll hear the price after the visit.

Four easy mistakes with new trees

Most trouble with young trees is simple to avoid.

• Rock mulch. The foundation says rocks, decomposed granite, weed fabric and artificial turf trap heat in the soil.
• Extra fertilizer. The foundation says trees don't need it, and it pushes leafy growth that needs more water.
• Watering at the trunk. Water the root zone, not the bark.
• Pruning in July. New growth after a summer cut needs more water.

Wood chips are the better cover. They protect roots from extreme temperatures and keep moisture in the soil. A mature tree costs about $3 a month to water, so doing it right costs very little.

Next door

Neighbors we cover: Gold River, Carmichael and Rancho Murieta. Need the basics? Start at the Folsom page. Or pick another place on the towns page. Summer watering is covered in the stress guide.