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Tree Service in Diamond Springs
Out in Diamond Springs, 95619? We can help. Call (530) 466-4059 and a tree pro from nearby will stop by and look.
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A town built on springs and gold
Diamond Springs was settled in 1848. It took its name from the crystal clear springs. It's a census-designated place, not a city.
It was a rich spot for gold. Miners here dug out a 25-pound nugget, among the biggest the county has seen. Its most thriving years came in 1851, and lumber, lime and farming kept it going.
Today the town is a California Historical Landmark, number 487. It sits at about 1,791 feet, which is far below Pollock Pines.
Low and mild, with a different tree list
At 1,791 feet, Diamond Springs is about 2,189 feet lower than Pollock Pines. Snow is not the main worry here. Placerville, close by, averages 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Wind, heat and oak trouble are bigger. A University of California oak guide names the five oaks most seen across the county. The list: valley, black, interior live, blue and canyon.
It says blue oak grows up to 3,500 feet in shallow soils, and interior live oak below 5,000 feet. Those two are the ones you'd expect on a lot at this height.
The guide also warns about limb drop. It calls it a summer event that often occurs on hot, calm days. Branches that break are frequently horizontal and can be sound. There may be no storm and no wind.
What to look for
If you live in an old part of town, check these.
- Long side limbs that reach over a roof, a walk or a drive.
- Dead twigs and bare spots in the top.
- Pink or white foam on the bark.
- Trunks that split into two big stems.
A big limb growing sideways over a house or drive should come off, the UC guide advises. Foam on bark can point to foamy bark canker, a fungal disease that spreads by western oak bark beetles.
The ISA tree brochure says split trunks can often be failure points. It also says dead branches are probably the most obvious hazard.
Wind and old fences
Winter storms still come through. Forecasters say winds holding at 40 to 50 mph can start to do scattered harm. At that speed, a weak oak can lose a big limb, and a dead pine can lose its top.
In an older neighborhood, a falling limb often meets a fence, a shed or a car first. Walk the yard after a windy night. Look for new gaps, new splits and fresh yellow wood where a branch tore away.
If you find a limb hung up in a tree, leave it alone. It is held in place by other branches, and it can swing when anything moves.
Costs and who helps
The Fixr guide shows $150 to $400 for a small tree up to 30 feet. A medium tree costs $450 to $700, and a 60 to 100 footer costs $900 to $1,200. A stump costs $100 to $500 to grind.
A tree that has already come down averages $75 to $150, per Fixr. If you can wait for a safe day, the costs drop.
Why call us? You might only need one pro for a quick job. Or you might want two prices. We help with both. And if the tree isn't an emergency, we'll tell you that too.
Diamond Springs questions
Is Diamond Springs a city?
No. On the map it's a census-designated place, not a city.
Do you serve the oaks here?
Yes. We find pros who work on oaks and on pines.
My oak dropped a limb on a calm day. Is the tree bad?
Not always. Limb drop can happen on sound limbs. A pro can look at the rest of the tree.