Dead Tree Removal in San Diego, CA

Street trees in the public right-of-way are managed by the City of San Diego; removal of a street tree requires city review and a permit, and requests go through the city's Get It Done system. Trees on private property are generally the owner's responsibility; check for HOA, coastal or environmental overlays before large removals.

Torrey pine: rare native; protected in parts of the region Eucalyptus: common, large, failure-prone limbs Mexican fan and queen palms: regular frond and seed removal

Heavy limbs, sudden failures and fire-prone bark near homes and canyons.

Stressed pines and non-natives decline between wet winters.

This invasive weevil has become established in San Diego County and kills Canary Island date palms. A crown that droops, tilts or collapses in the center is a warning sign; dead palms become a falling hazard and should come down.

Canyon-rim lots often have steep, inaccessible slopes where wood must be rigged or craned out. Coastal neighborhoods have narrow lots and tall palms near homes.