Tree Service in Latrobe

The end of the line

The Placerville and Sacramento Rail Road ended here. At its peak the town held 700 to 800 people. The name honors a railroad engineer, the second Benjamin Latrobe.

It sits about 761 feet above sea level, and about 15 miles southwest of Placerville. A small post office served the town from 1864 to 1921.

Railroad towns were built along cleared lines. Trees that grew back along those old lines are now big, and nobody planned them.

Trees nobody planned

When a town fades, the land fills with whatever grows. Oaks self-seed. Trunks get crowded, lean toward light and grow long, thin limbs. That is a hazard setup.

A crowded stand of oaks will lose limbs in a storm. The ones on the edge take the wind, and the ones in the middle shed branches onto each other.

If you own a lot out here, walk it before winter. Look for dead branches, snags and any tree leaning toward a building.

Wet ground, windy nights

Latrobe has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, with a dry season and a wet one. The first big winter storm comes after months without rain. Dry, stressed trees meet wet, heavy wind.

Wind that steady at 40 to 50 mph can do real harm, per the weather service. Don't park under a big tree on a night like that.

After the storm, walk around and look up. Hanging limbs are the ones that hurt people days later.

What it costs near Latrobe

One that is already down runs $75 to $150. A medium tree costs $450 to $700. A small one costs $150 to $400.

Rural distance can add to the price. Ask about travel when we set up the visit.

The pro quotes you before work starts. Think of the ranges as a rough guide.

Hanging limbs after a storm

The nasty ones are the limbs that don't fall. They snap, get caught on a branch below and wait. Pros call them hangers, or widow makers.

A hanger can drop when the wind picks up again, or when you walk under it a week later. Look up after any storm, and stay out from under a tree with a broken limb.

Mark the area with a few stakes or a chair so family members stay clear. Then call us and say there's a hanger. It tells the pro that safety is the first job.

Don't try to knock it down with a pole or a rope. A limb that fell on its own is under strain, and it can kick back.

A pro has the gear to take it down in a controlled way, with the area cleared first.

How we help

You call. We pick a pro who works around Latrobe and set up the visit. Calling is free.

Latrobe is not in the City of Folsom, so Folsom's tree rules don't apply there. Ask your pro or the county.

Nearby

Latrobe is close to Clarksville and Rescue, and it's a drive from El Dorado Hills. After wind, read about storm damage cleanup, or look at the full list of towns.

Latrobe tree questions

Do you serve Latrobe?

Yes. Call and tell us how to find you.

Why do crowded oaks lose limbs?

They grow long and thin reaching for light. That makes the limbs weaker.

Will a pro come out to a rural lot?

Often, yes. Ask about travel when you call.