[Southern California Permaculture] Arborist recommendation in SF valley needed

[Barbara Wishingrad]

Hi Everyone, 

I am looking for an arborist or other person with tree knowledge who can consult with my mom who lives in Van Nuys. Her mow-and-blow gardener has suggested that an older pine tree might need to come out.  He may be right, however, she would like a consult with someone more experienced with trees before she decides to do that. We are hoping there is an alternative treatment and would like to find someone who can do either.

 I took a bunch of pictures that I can share but we really need someone to see it in person. To my not that trained eye, I didn't see any evidence of insects or plague, but bark is peeling, and leaves on one branch are brown and crisp. Soil is not very good although I've planted wildflowers and succulents in that area that have been thriving, and got the gardener to put on a load of mulch. 

My mom is 97 and is in pretty good mental shape, not so much physically. I visit her every other week and would coordinate the consult with when I'm there.
Thanks for any leads!

Barbara Wishingrad805-403-4566


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