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Tree trimming and removal in Anaheim, done before the wind does it wrong

You get the right cuts, the chipper on site and every branch hauled away the same day. Sunny Gardening Service trims, thins and removes trees across Anaheim and nearby cities, cleans up palms, and plants new trees where an old one stood. Call (657) 202-2644 and we will look at your tree for free.

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Chipper on site
Tree cut back hard on a planted hillside yard, with palms behind it
Cut back on a slope
Young tree planted in a front lawn next to the driveway
A young front-yard tree
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Tree trimming and pruning

  • Shaping and crown thinning

    Opening the canopy so wind passes through instead of pushing on it. Your tree keeps its shape, sun reaches the lawn again.

  • Clearance cuts

    Limbs raised off roofs, driveways, pool decks and walkways. Space from the house means fewer rats on the roofline and less in the gutters.

  • Palm cleanup

    Dead fronds and seed pods off Queen, king and fan palms, tall ones included. Palms are half the tree calls we get in Anaheim.

  • Fruit and ornamental pruning

    Citrus pruned for fruit and reach, ornamentals for structure. Real pruning cuts at the branch collar. We do not top trees.

  • Storm prep

    Deadwood out before the Santa Ana winds arrive, and broken hangers down safely after.

Signs your tree needs trimming now

  • Limbs touching the roof, a fence, or the power drop to the house.
  • Deadwood you can see from the ground.
  • A canopy so dense the lawn under it died. Thinning fixes both.
  • It has simply been years. Most Anaheim yards do well with a real trim every 2 to 3 years and palms once a year.

Tree removal, taken down in sections

If your tree just needs weight off, we will say so; trimming is usually cheaper than taking a healthy tree out. When it should come out:

  • It is dead or mostly dead. A dead tree only gets more brittle, and the Santa Ana winds will eventually take it apart over whatever sits under it.
  • It is leaning or cracked. New lean after a storm, soil lifting at the base or a split trunk are reasons to call this week.
  • Roots are winning. Ficus roots lifting driveways, patios and sewer lines on older Anaheim and Fullerton streets often cost more than the tree is worth.

How we do it: we walk it first and check roof lines, fences, the pool and wires; limbs come off first, then the trunk in pieces lowered on ropes where they cannot be dropped. Tight side yards in Anaheim Hills are normal for us. Brush goes through the chipper, wood is hauled, the lawn is raked. Stump grinding clears the spot for sod, planting or concrete.

Tree planting that still looks right in ten years

  • Right tree, right spot. Crape myrtle, Chinese pistache, magnolia and most citrus handle the heat and clay here. Small older lots need trees sized to the space and clear of sewer lines and foundations.
  • A wide hole, not a deep one. Root flare at grade, sides roughed so roots break out, native soil back in, staked loose. Buried flares are the number one reason young trees fail.
  • Slopes get a basin cut on the downhill side so water soaks instead of running to the street.
  • Watering in is the make-or-break. Deep water at planting, then a schedule or a drip ring for the first two summers.

Anaheim rules that change tree work

  • Parkway trees are the city's. The strip between sidewalk and curb is maintained by City of Anaheim crews. We work inside your property line.
  • Some Anaheim Hills trees need a permit. Big oaks, peppers and sycamores in the hillside area can need a city permit and an arborist report before a hard cut or removal. Our Anaheim tree permit guide covers it.
  • Palms wait for winter when they can. The county asks for elective palm pruning to wait until November through March.
  • Fire and wind country. Homes near the hills in east Anaheim and Yorba Linda carry defensible-space expectations, so we keep limbs up and off structures.

Recent tree jobs

More on our recent jobs page.

Where we do tree work

Fall thinning before the Santa Ana winds keeps us in Anaheim Hills, Peralta Hills, Orange Park Acres and Yorba Linda, and the mature canopies around downtown Anaheim, The Colony and Old Towne Orange keep us busy the rest of the year. We are based in Anaheim Hills and also work in Placentia, Fullerton and Brea.

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What clients say

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Emily Stelling
★★★★★2 days ago

I’m so glad we finally found Sunny. We were looking for an all-in-one groundskeeper for: large palm, banana, and ficus trees, hedges, sprinkler system, weeds, and mowing. They were able to do initial cleanup at a great price, and we are pleased with the weekly maintenance pricing, too. They did an amazing job!! I would recommend to anyone needing a legit groundskeeper!

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Andi Garcia
★★★★★1 year ago

I had an amazing experience with Sunny Gardening Service! Sunny did an outstanding job with both lawn care and tree trimming—my yard has never looked better. He was punctual, professional, and paid close attention to detail. You can tell he takes great pride in his work. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for quality landscaping services. You won’t be disappointed!

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bostrom gary
★★★★★1 year ago

Sunny’s Gardening responded quickly with an estimate and scheduled the work quickly. On the day of service (tree trimming and yard clean up) they were prompt, communicative, pleasant and efficient. We will be having them do our yard maintenance. Very pleased.

Before you call

What moves the price

  • Size and count: a one-story front yard tree and a 40-foot eucalyptus over a roof are different days of work.
  • Access for the chipper and the truck, and whether the tree comes down in sections over a roof, fence or pool.
  • Whether the stump gets ground. It is quoted with the removal if you want the spot back.
  • We look at the tree and give you a firm price before we start, free.

When we are not the right call

  • Street trees in the parkway strip belong to the City of Anaheim and its crews maintain them. Do not pay anyone to trim those.
  • We do not top trees. If that is the cut you want, we are not the crew for it.

Tree questions we get in Anaheim

When should trees be trimmed in Anaheim?

Late fall through winter for most shade and fruit trees, while they are dormant and before the spring push. Palms that only need a cleanup are best done November through March, because the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner asks homeowners to avoid elective palm pruning April to October (the palm weevil). For many birds, nesting season runs February through August, so check for nests before cutting in those months. Dead or hanging limbs are an any-time job.

What does tree trimming or removal cost in Anaheim?

Size, condition, count and access set the price. A one-story front yard tree and a 40-foot eucalyptus over a roof are different days of work, and a tall dead tree between two houses takes rigging. We look at the tree and give you a firm price before we start. The estimate is free. Palm prices from our own jobs are on the palm tree trimming page.

Does tree removal include the stump?

Removal brings the tree down to a low stump. Grinding it below grade is its own step with its own machine, so stump grinding is quoted with the removal if you want the spot back. Most customers do both at once.

Do I need a permit to trim or remove a tree on my property in Anaheim?

For most private residential trees, no. Trees in the parkway strip are the City of Anaheim's, and in the Anaheim Hills area some big oaks, peppers and sycamores need a city permit. Our Anaheim tree permit guide shows how to tell.

Can I trim my neighbor's branches hanging over my yard?

California generally lets you trim back to the property line, as long as the cutting does not seriously injure the tree. It is worth a conversation with the neighbor first. We make those cuts clean and correct so there is no argument later.

When is the best time to plant a tree in Anaheim?

Fall through early spring. The tree roots in during the cool, wetter months and faces its first summer settled in. Anaheim Public Utilities' TreePower program offers free shade trees to Anaheim electric customers, and we can plant them where the shade actually hits the house.

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