We provide tree service in Chino, CA, including tree removal, trimming, palm frond cleanup, stump grinding and lot clearing for homes, ranch properties and businesses from Downtown Chino and College Park to The Preserve. Parkway trees in Chino are City trees, and the municipal code says no one may trim or remove them without written permission from the City and its supervision. We work on trees on your own property and point you to the City for the rest. Call (909) 479-2614 to talk through your trees.
Chino's parkway tree rule
Chino takes its street trees seriously. Under the municipal code, cutting, trimming or removing a tree in the parkway requires written permission from the City, and the work must be done under the City's supervision. If a street tree is blocking a sightline, damaging a sidewalk or dropping limbs, report it to Chino Public Works at (909) 334-3266 or through the City's online concern system. The City of Chino's City Trees page explains how the City maintains its trees and how to request service.
For large trees on private property, check with the City of Chino before removal, because rules can depend on your lot, any project conditions and HOA covenants in newer neighborhoods.
Chino's agricultural roots and its trees
Chino was dairy and farm country for most of its history, and the south end of the city still has open land, equestrian properties and long rows of eucalyptus planted as windbreaks around fields and corrals. Those windbreak trees are now huge, and many are in poor shape after long droughts. They drop heavy limbs, lean over fences and barns, and come down in Santa Ana winds. Removing or thinning them is some of the most common work we do here.
Two places show Chino's character well. Prado Regional Park on South Euclid Avenue, with its lake, trails and big trees, sits where the Chino Valley meets the Santa Ana River basin. The Planes of Fame Air Museum at Chino Airport draws visitors from all over, and the industrial and ranch land around the airport has many old windbreaks and volunteer trees.
Newer neighborhoods
The Preserve and other newer neighborhoods in south Chino have young trees that are growing fast. Structural pruning now, while they are small, prevents weak branch unions and costly problems later. Many of these neighborhoods have HOAs that maintain parkways and common areas, so check with yours before working near the street.
Common tree jobs in Chino
- Tree removal of failing eucalyptus windbreaks and dead trees, often in sections.
- Tree trimming and crown thinning on mature shade trees before wind season.
- Land and lot clearing on ranch properties and vacant parcels.
- Stump grinding after removals and on old windbreak lines.
- Palm frond and seed pod removal on fan and date palms.
- Structural pruning on young trees in newer neighborhoods.
Large properties and windbreaks
On large lots, a row of eucalyptus can stretch hundreds of feet. We look at each tree in the row, not just the row as a whole. Some are healthy and can be kept with deadwood removal and thinning. Others are dead, hollow or leaning toward a barn or house and should come down. Taking out the worst trees first and thinning the rest is often a smart way to spread the cost. Brush is chipped on site, and wood can be cut to length and left if you want it.
Wind and drought
Chino's open ground lets Santa Ana winds build speed, and long dry summers stress trees. Dead limbs and dense canopies are what fail first. If a tree or limb has already come down, see emergency tree service. If you have converted a lawn to gravel or drought-tolerant plants, give mature trees a slow, deep soak at the edge of the canopy every few weeks in summer.
Horses, animals and tree work
On equestrian properties, we plan around animals. We ask that horses and livestock be moved away from the work area and that we know where water lines and fencing run. Some trees, such as oleander and certain ornamentals, are toxic to horses, and we make sure clippings do not end up in pastures.
Power lines
Rural streets in Chino often have overhead lines running along property lines and through windbreaks. Any tree within 10 feet of a line must be made safe by Southern California Edison first. Call SCE at 1-800-611-1911 before scheduling work near wires.
Nearby areas
We also serve neighboring Chino Hills, Eastvale and Ontario to the north. See all our service areas.
Shade trees around older Chino homes
Downtown Chino and the neighborhoods near College Park have big ash, sycamores and pepper trees that shade entire lots. Many were planted when the homes were built, and they now reach over roofs and garages. Clearance pruning and deadwood removal keep them in good shape without losing the shade.
Many Chino ranch owners also ask us to remove dead citrus and old fruit trees left from earlier plantings, which open up space for pastures, arenas or new shade trees.
Common questions
Can I trim the parkway tree in front of my Chino home?
Not without the City's written permission. Chino's municipal code requires permission and City supervision before anyone cuts, trims or removes a parkway tree. Report the problem to Chino Public Works at (909) 334-3266 or through the City's online concern system, and the City will decide how it is handled.
Should I remove an old eucalyptus windbreak?
Not always all of it. We look at each tree in the row. Dead, hollow or badly leaning trees near buildings, fences or roads are usually removed, while healthier trees can often be kept with deadwood removal and thinning. Taking out the worst trees first spreads the cost and keeps some of the shade and wind protection.
Can you clear brush and trees from a ranch property?
Yes. We clear trees, brush and dead vegetation on large lots and ranch properties, chip it on site and haul debris or leave wood cut to length if you want it. We plan around animals, fencing and water lines, and we check for nesting birds in spring before clearing dense trees.