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Tree Service in Cameron Park
In Cameron Park and need a tree looked at, or a downed one moved? Yep, we cover it. Call (530) 771-8785 and we'll have someone headed out, whether you're on a cul-de-sac or a few acres off Cameron Park Drive.
We do the phoning and the booking. Your pro handles the tree and the price.
Gray pine country
Wikipedia files Cameron Park under interior chaparral, which is brush country. Redbud and manzanita grow thick. The trees that do grow here lean heavily toward gray pine and oak, and a few ponderosas show up on the higher ground.
That mix matters when the wind blows. Older gray pines tend to fork into several tops and lean out over yards. A heavy fork snapping off in a winter storm is one of the most common calls from around here.
Oaks bring their own trouble. Long side limbs reach over roofs, decks and back fences. When one cracks, it's usually right over something you care about.
From a ranch to a town
The whole town traces back to Larry Cameron, who picked up 5,000 acres of foothill land during the 1950s. It got split up over the years into everything from ranch-sized lots to tight neighborhoods. Today about 18,881 people live here, per the 2020 census.
So you get both kinds of tree jobs. Tight backyards where pieces have to be roped down between houses. And bigger lots where a pine can come down in open ground.
There's even the Airpark, with a 4,051-foot runway and streets that double as taxiways. A tree job next to a hangar takes a little extra planning, so mention it if that's you.
Weather and ground
Ground level here is roughly 1,200 to 1,450 feet, under the snow zone, so a heavy snow is a rare event. Wind and winter rain are the real tree killers here.
The soil is reddish and clay-like. After a long soak, clay gets slick and roots can lose their grip. That's when you see whole trees tip over with the root plate standing up.
The weather service in Sacramento puts Cameron Park in the same forecast zone as Shingle Springs, the Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft. When that zone gets a wind advisory, it's a good night to park away from the big pines.
What it might cost
Cost guides peg a little tree, 30 feet or under, at $150 to $400, and a mid-size one between 30 and 60 feet at roughly $450 to $700. One that's already lying down is often only $75 to $150.
In a tight yard with a house on each side, expect more. Your pro will give you a real number after seeing it.
How soon
Regular work is often within the week. A tree on the house or blocking the street jumps the line when we call around.
Cameron Park questions
Do you cover all of Cameron Park?
Yes. North or south of Highway 50, small lots or big ones. Just read us the address.
A gray pine fork cracked in the wind. Is it urgent?
If it hangs over the house, a car or a path, yes. A cracked fork can let go anytime. Call (530) 771-8785 and we'll push to get somebody there quick.
Why do trees tip over here after big rains?
The red clay soil holds a lot of water. Roots can slip when it's soaked, especially on a tree that already leans.
My neighbor's pine leans over my roof. What can I do?
Talk with them first. A tree pro can look at it and tell you both how risky it is.
Close by
Our home page covers tree service in Shingle Springs, not far from Cameron Park. Neighbors on this site: tree service in El Dorado Hills, plus tree service in Rescue. Handy reading for Cameron Park folks: leaning tree removal. Or scan every town on our list.