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Tree Removal in Orangevale

Got a tree to take down in Orangevale? Call us now at (279) 277-3417. We'll find a tree pro who works your side of the foothills and book a visit.

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An old orchard town

The community started life as Orange Vale Colony, built on the 1844 Rancho San Juan grant. Orange groves covered it, along with olive orchards. Chestnut Avenue, Orangevale Avenue, Main Avenue and Walnut Avenue still have some of the first trees, says Wikipedia.

So if you have an ancient, gnarly olive in the yard, it might be a piece of that history. Think twice before you say yes to a quick cut. It could be older than your house by a long way.

Oaks were here before the orchards. Wikipedia says oak trees were common, and remnants of them can be seen in Orangevale Park.

Rolling hills make up most of Orangevale, right at the foot of the Sierra. The 2020 census found 35,569 residents. It sits near 240 feet, close to Folsom's level.

Not a city, so county rules

Orangevale is a census-designated place, not a city. That means Sacramento County handles tree permits, not Folsom.

The county's transportation page says native oaks on any property need a tree permit. That includes private home lots. The permit fee is $31.95, and one permit can cover several trees. The county also says that if you live in a city, you have to go to the city. Orangevale isn't one, so the county is your office.

County planning pages also name California sycamore and black walnut as native trees with some protection. So an old walnut in a back yard is worth a phone call first.

Read our permit page to see how the Folsom city version works. It's a good example of the questions a permit asks.

Trees you'll see here

• Native oaks, some of them left from before the orchards.
• Olive trees that date from the orchard days.
• Black walnuts, which the county lists as a native tree.
• Sycamores, which the county lists too.

Old oaks and new fences

When a fence or a pool goes in beside an old oak, roots can get cut. Wikipedia says oaks were here before the orchards, and some of them are still around. If you plan new work near one, the county will want to hear about it.

Our page on trees near homes and fences has the root-zone rule Folsom uses. The county's number may differ, so ask.

What to do before the visit

1. Walk the yard and find the biggest trunk.
2. Measure around it with a soft tape, 4.5 feet up. Divide by 3.
3. Write down if it's an oak, a walnut or a sycamore.
4. Take two photos.
5. Call us. We'll bring up the permit before the pro shows up.

Prices in Orangevale

Old fruit and oak trees on big lots take time to dismantle. One cost guide lists a medium tree at $450 to $1,200 and another gives an average of $906. Stump grinding is a separate line, with a nationwide range of $230 to $593. After a visit, the pro names the actual price.

Nearby towns

Folsom is right next door, with its city permit rules. Fair Oaks is a short drive west on its own page, tree removal in Fair Oaks. And Granite Bay is to the north on its page.