Service Area

Tree Care in Beverly Hills, CA

Serving Beverly Hills — free estimates, written quotes, no obligation.

Tree Care for Beverly Hills, CA

For 37 years, Environmental Tree Care, Inc. has been climbing, pruning, and protecting the trees that give Beverly Hills its unmistakable canopy — from the manicured ficus lines of the Flats to the wilder oaks and sycamores tucked into Benedict and Coldwater Canyons. As a licensed, eco-conscious crew based just up the coast in Malibu, we know these neighborhoods and the particular demands they place on mature trees. Whether you're in 90210, 90211, or 90212, we're a short drive over the hill and ready to help.

What makes properties in Beverly Hills different

Beverly Hills isn't one landscape — it's several, and each asks something different of a tree crew. Down in the Flats, you'll find gracious lots planted decades ago with towering palms, magnolias, and camphors that now brush against power lines and second-story rooflines, requiring careful clearance work rather than heavy cutting. Up in Trousdale Estates, the mid-century modern homes were designed around sightlines and view corridors, so pruning here is as much about preserving a vista as it is about tree health — this is where our tree sculpting experience matters most.

Then there are the canyons. Benedict Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, and the Beverly Hills Post Office areas climb into steep, chaparral-covered terrain where native oaks and eucalyptus meet fire risk head-on. These hillside properties sit in high fire-hazard zones, and dead limbs, heavy brush, and overgrown crowns aren't just unsightly — they're a genuine hazard during Santa Ana wind events, when hot, dry gusts can turn dry fuel into a fast-moving problem. Access is often tight, driveways are narrow, and slopes are unforgiving, all of which we plan for before we ever arrive.

Beverly Hills also protects many of its trees. The city maintains rules around street trees and certain protected and heritage species, and permits can be required before major work — especially removals. We're happy to walk you through what's likely needed for your specific tree and location, and we work cleanly and quietly out of respect for close neighbors and the standards this community expects.

Services we offer in Beverly Hills

  • Tree Trimming — clearance from roofs, windows, and utility lines, done to keep your trees healthy and your property tidy.
  • Tree Pruning — structural and seasonal pruning that improves strength, airflow, and long-term form.
  • Palm Tree Trimming — skirt removal, seed pod cleanup, and safe frond management for the palms that define so many Beverly Hills streetscapes.
  • Tree Sculpting — thoughtful shaping to protect canyon and Trousdale view corridors without harming the tree.
  • Tree Removal — safe, permit-aware removal of hazardous or declining trees, including tight-access hillside sites.
  • Stump Grinding — clean stump removal so you can replant or reclaim the space.
  • Emergency Tree Care — rapid response after wind events and storms when limbs or whole trees come down.
  • Tree Bracing — cabling and support for heavy limbs and mature specimens worth preserving.
  • Deep Root Feeding — targeted nutrition for stressed trees, especially valuable during long dry stretches.
  • Brush Clearance — fire department–standard clearance for hillside and canyon properties to reduce fuel and meet defensible-space requirements.

Local, reliable, and nearby

Because we're based in Malibu and have spent nearly four decades working the Santa Monica Mountains, Beverly Hills is familiar ground — an easy trip over the canyons or up from the coast, close enough that we can respond quickly when a limb fails or a Santa Ana pushes through. We've worked near the estates around Greystone Mansion, along the tree-lined stretches by Beverly Gardens Park, and up toward the open space of Franklin Canyon and Coldwater Canyon Park, so the terrain, the traffic, and the seasonal rhythms here aren't a surprise to us.

That local knowledge means fewer delays, cleaner jobsites, and honest advice about what your trees actually need — whether that's a light shaping to keep a Rodeo-adjacent property polished or serious brush clearance before fire season. We're licensed, we care about doing right by the trees and the environment they anchor, and we treat every property as if the reputation of the whole neighborhood depended on it. Give us a call at (310) 456-5969 and let's talk about your trees.

Where we work in Beverly Hills

Neighborhoods

Trousdale Estates · the Flats · Benedict Canyon · Coldwater Canyon · Beverly Hills Post Office · Franklin Canyon

ZIP codes

90210 · 90211 · 90212

Landmarks we work near

Greystone Mansion · Beverly Gardens Park · Coldwater Canyon Park · Rodeo Drive

Not on the list? Environmental Tree Care, Inc. covers all of Beverly Hills and the surrounding area — call (310) 456-5969 and we'll confirm in a minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree from my Beverly Hills property?

Yes. The City of Beverly Hills requires a permit for removing protected and street trees, and any tree in the public right-of-way needs Public Works approval. We handle the permit paperwork and coordinate the required arborist report before we touch anything on your lot.

Can you meet Beverly Hills brush clearance requirements for the Trousdale and hillside areas?

Absolutely. Homes above Sunset in Trousdale Estates and the northern hillsides fall under the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and the BHFD mails annual clearance notices each spring. We clear the required 200-foot defensible space and provide documentation to pass inspection and avoid city fines.

How quickly can you respond if a tree comes down on my property during a Santa Ana windstorm?

We're based right over the hill in Malibu, so we typically reach Beverly Hills within a couple of hours for emergencies. Santa Ana events routinely topple mature eucalyptus and pines here, and we prioritize hazardous removals blocking driveways, pools, or power lines.

My HOA and neighbor share concerns about oak trimming near the property line—can you help?

Yes. Many Beverly Hills lots have protected California live oaks that require careful, code-compliant pruning, and gated communities often have their own landscape guidelines. We work within HOA rules, keep cuts within the allowed canopy percentage, and can speak directly with your board or neighbor about shared boundary trees.

What Our Customers Say

5.0 average from 4 reviews

★★★★★

"They took out a 40+ foot tree on the side of our house because it was doing damage to the structure. Freddy, Italo, Gustavo and the crew were amazing — very efficient, communicative, and very clean. It rained most of the day and I was afraid there would be a mess. They managed to make it look better than before, and made sure my neighbour's side was immaculate, even cleaning out their gutters. I would hire them in a heartbeat again."

— Robert D.
★★★★★

"Environmental Tree Care trimmed several large trees and some smaller ones in order to open up our views to the ocean. Under fairly stressful conditions, Chris utilised his professionalism and personality to calm some people who were unhappy the work was being done. His crew was excellent and they left the project far and away more beautiful than it was prior to the trimming, without harming any of the trees or bushes that were trimmed."

— David
★★★★★

"I searched our area for a licensed, knowledgeable tree service. After 20 years of beautiful trees, the branches started to look like they were dying. Chris came over at the time of our appointment. He checked the leaves, branches and roots. His opinion was that the soil has a disease. He sent a sample out to confirm and brought back a written report. He was right!"

— Bob C.
★★★★★

"Excellent service and terrific to deal with. We've used Environmental Tree Care, Inc twice now, and we would highly recommend them. We were able to quickly schedule an estimate and the work was performed only a week later. The guys did it exactly to my specifications and left the yard clean and tidy."

— Nate M.

Worked with us? Leave us a Google review

Our Tree Care in Beverly Hills, CA

Free estimates and honest recommendations across Beverly Hills and 9 nearby communities.

Not sure which service you need? Tell us about the job and we'll point you to it.

Serving Beverly Hills, CA — call today.

Free estimate, written quote, no obligation — and a straight answer about what your Malibu home actually needs.

  • Certificates of insurance, liability and workers' compensation available on request
  • CA State License #725258
  • Serving Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Topanga
Call Now Get Quote