TREE SERVICES
Plant & Tree Health
4th Generation Tree provides professional tree health care, pest management, disease treatment, and plant health services throughout San Luis Obispo County to help trees remain healthy, resilient, and protected year-round.
CRANE
Removals over structures
PERMITS
Oak paperwork filed for you
HAUL-OFF
Included, not extra
24/7
Emergency failures
Professional Tree Health Care for Stronger, Healthier Landscapes
4th Generation Tree provides comprehensive tree health and plant health care services in Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, and surrounding Central Coast communities. Our ISA Certified Arborists and licensed applicators diagnose and treat insect infestations, fungal and bacterial diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and other conditions that can weaken or damage trees, using science-based solutions focused on long-term health, prevention, and responsible treatment.
Benefits of Professional Tree Health Care
Early Pest & Disease Detection
Our arborists identify signs of insects, disease, and environmental stress early so problems can be treated before they cause significant tree decline.
Targeted Treatment Programs
Each treatment plan is customized to the tree species, condition, soil, location, and specific pest or disease affecting the property.
Preventative Tree Protection
Seasonal monitoring and preventative treatments help reduce recurring infestations, disease outbreaks, and other threats to long-term tree health.
Environmentally Responsible Care
We use integrated pest management techniques and carefully selected treatment methods designed to protect trees while reducing unnecessary impact on surrounding landscapes and beneficial organisms.
What drives the price
01
Access
Can a chipper and a grapple truck get within reach of the trunk, or is everything coming out through a 36-inch gate by hand? This is the single biggest variable.
02
Drop zone
Open ground under the canopy means we can fell and buck. A pool, a patio or a neighbour's roof underneath means rigging or a crane, and the day gets longer.
03
Size, species and condition
Green oak weighs far more than dry pine of the same diameter, and a decayed trunk can't be climbed — both change the method before they change the price.
04
Stump and debris
Grinding is quoted with the removal. Say the word and we leave the rounds bucked for firewood, or chip everything and haul it out.
Tree Health & Plant Health Care Services
Insect & Pest Management
Preventative Tree Spraying
Tree Disease Treatment
Tree Fertilization & Nutrient Care
Integrated Pest Management
Tree Health Monitoring & Care Plans
TALK TO A CREW LEAD
805 462 2020
Mon–Fri 7am–4pm · 24/7 emergency
Photograph the tree, get a real number
Sixty seconds, no appointment. Works for most residential removals.
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HOW IT COMES DOWN
Climbed, rigged or picked by crane
The method is decided on site by the arborist, not sold to you in advance. A tree in the open gets felled. A tree over a roof gets rigged down piece by piece, or lifted out whole by crane when that is faster and safer for the structure underneath.
CRANE
Over structures
GRAPPLE
Roadside & open ground
CLIMBERS
Tight back yards
GRINDERS
Gate-width access
Removals we've done
ALL CASE STUDIES ›
CRANE REMOVAL · ATASCADERO
Blue oak over a garage
Butt rot on a 44-inch oak with no drop zone. Picked out in nine lifts.
STORM RESPONSE · CAMBRIA
Monterey pine on a roofline
Called at 11pm, weight off the structure by morning.
SITE PREP · PASO ROBLES
Driveway alignment clearing
Eleven trees out, permitted, ahead of a grading window.
Plant Health questions
What are the signs that my tree may have a pest or disease problem?
Common warning signs include yellowing or dropping leaves, thinning canopies, dead branches, unusual spots or discoloration, visible insects, holes in the bark, sticky residue, fungal growth, and declining overall vigor. A professional arborist can determine the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment.
What types of tree pests do you treat?
4th Generation Tree treats a wide range of common Central Coast pests, including aphids, mites, scale insects, borers, bark beetles, and other insects that can weaken trees or damage their vascular systems.
Can tree diseases be treated without removing the tree?
In many cases, yes. Depending on the disease, severity, and overall condition of the tree, treatments may include pruning, fungicide or bactericide applications, soil improvements, pest control, fertilization, or ongoing monitoring to help preserve the tree.
What is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a comprehensive approach that combines monitoring, prevention, cultural practices, and targeted treatments to manage pests while minimizing unnecessary pesticide use.
How often should my trees receive a professional health assessment?
The ideal schedule depends on the tree species, age, condition, and property environment, but regular inspections can help identify pests, diseases, nutrient problems, and structural concerns before they become more serious or costly to address.
What clients say
★★★★★
I love working with local family owned businesses, and they exceeded expectations! Hard working crew, especially Jeferson the lead, he was extremely knowledgeable on pruning our oaks. We’re on almost three acres, and our views have never been better.
★★★★★
Morgan and his team at 4th Generation Tree were a HUGE help to us. They were easy to work with, flexible, and very accommodating as we worked through several tree removal and trimming needs across our church property. Their work improved both the safety and appearance of our grounds. I highly recommend!!!
★★★★★
Casey, Morgan, and their crew at 4th Generation did a great job trimming our Oak trees, removing three big pines and grinding the stumps. It was a big job and they managed it perfectly! They have been trimming our oak trees for years and we are always happy with the results! Thanks again!
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Fill out the Request a Quote form to get started. Once you receive your confirmation email, simply reply with two or three photos of the tree taken from the ground. If it's already down on something, call instead.
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