Tree Removal in Lido Isle, CA

Tree removal on Lido Isle has a few quirks because of how the island was made. W.K. Parkinson bought what was then a mudflat in 1923, dredged the harbor, and used the fill to raise the land more than 10 feet above high tide. The result is about 800 homes, roughly 250 of them on the water, built mostly in Mediterranean Revival style on streets named for Mediterranean cities. Courtyard trees, palms and tall hedges are a big part of that look.

Stump grinding on fill soil

When a tree comes out on Lido Isle, the stump is usually in a tight spot: a courtyard, a narrow side yard or a planter near the bulkhead. We use compact grinders that fit through gates and grind the stump below grade so you can replant or pave over it. Lido Isle was one of the first Southern California communities built with underground utilities, so we take care to have lines marked before grinding, and we stop and switch to hand tools near anything we cannot confirm.

Trimming for courtyard homes

Mediterranean-style homes often have trees set close to stucco walls and tile roofs. Branches that rub a roof wear the tile, and leaves clog gutters and drains. Regular tree trimming keeps limbs a few feet off the roof, lifts the canopy over walkways and keeps the tree in scale with a courtyard. We also thin olive, ficus and other common courtyard trees so light reaches the plants below.

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City trees on the medians

Council Policy G-1 lists the Lido Isle medians among the City's Landmark Tree locations. Those trees are cared for by the City, and Policy G-6 notes that the Municipal Code prohibits tampering with City trees. If a median or parkway tree is dropping limbs near your home, contact the City. We handle the trees on your property.

Community association rules

All Lido Isle residents are members of the community association and pay an annual assessment. Before removing a front-yard tree or changing the landscaping that faces the street, check with the association. We can give you a written scope listing the tree, its location and the work, which makes any approval request simpler.

Bay breezes and salt

The island sits inside Newport Harbor with water all around. Wind is gentler than on the ocean side of the peninsula, but salt still reaches leaves, and fill soil can be poor in nutrients. If a tree is thinning, yellowing or dropping limbs, a tree health care visit can pin down the cause. Call (949) 740-0499 to schedule.