The Branch is a family-owned tree care company serving San Marcos and Escondido. Led by Derek and Trevor Long, both Certified Arborists, their team provides expert pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, root barrier installation, and palm care. With over 30 years of experience, they focus on quality, professionalism, and environmental stewardship. From routine maintenance to emergency services, The Branch delivers personalized care and free estimates to both residential and commercial clients across North San Diego County.
About The Branch
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721 Via Flora Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USAThe Branch: Family-Owned Tree Experts Serving San Marcos and Escondido
The Branch is a locally trusted, family-owned tree service company led by father-son duo Derek and Trevor Long. With over three decades of experience in the San Diego region, the company delivers expert tree care with professionalism, honesty, and a strong focus on teamwork. Derek, a Certified Arborist and Tree Worker since the early 1980s, and Trevor, a Certified Arborist and university graduate, lead a dedicated crew committed to improving the environment and aesthetics of residential and commercial landscapes.
Full-Service Arborist Care Backed by Certification
The Branch provides a full suite of services including tree pruning, crown reduction, root barrier installation, stump grinding, and tree removal. Their certified arborists evaluate each tree to ensure proper trimming, disease prevention, and structural safety. From palm tree maintenance to emergency services and new tree planting, their team blends technical skill with artistic precision to deliver results that enhance both tree health and property value. Their root barrier installations also protect hardscapes from invasive roots, offering long-term landscape solutions.
Trusted Care with Community Roots
What sets The Branch apart is their commitment to professionalism and personalized care. They pride themselves on being prompt, transparent, and courteous, offering free estimates for homeowners and commercial clients alike. Whether it’s brush chipping after a storm or selecting the perfect tree for planting, The Branch operates with integrity and passion. Fully licensed and insured, they continue to raise the bar for tree care in San Marcos, Escondido, and surrounding areas.
We have used The Branch for several years now for annual trimming of large coral, tipu, ficus and jacaranda trees. We got several quotes initially and The Branch was competitive and professional. Trevor came out and talked about what we needed and wanted done. It is great to have a team that actually understands the various species of trees and growth patterns. The whole crew is attentive to the quality of their work and is easy to work with. They have always cleaned up thoroughly and they leave things better than they found it.
Trevor and his crew showed up on time squared away and ready to work. They were professional and safety conscious. They did a great job on my queen palms, Mediterranean fan palm, museum palo verde trees, and a Brazilian pepper tree. Trevor is a certified arborist who knows his stuff. And their equipment is well maintained and does not leak oil on your driveway!!
This review is long overdue. I am a diligent researcher and try to understand a subject matter, in this case arborism, before I invest in that subject. Trevor at The Branch has been taking care of my trees for about 8 years now, specifically, caring for my two ornamental olive trees (fruitless and pollen-less Swan Hill Olives) from when they were very young to the mature specimens they are today. These olive trees are like our children, bring so much joy to our family, and add profound curb appeal to our home and to the neighborhood in general. As one may deduce, you would not want an uncertified, inexperienced arborist to trim your trees, since cutting a branch, especially if that branch is a structural one, is forever and if you cut the wrong one, your tree will likely end up either looking wrong or will end up getting sick from not being able to store the sugars it needs. Trevor is a certified arborist professional who takes the time to look at the general shape of the tree when he trims it, from a 360-degree perspective, to make sure the tree will grow correctly in the future. As you can see from the photos, the journey my trees have taken in the past 8 years is dramatic and Trevor at The Branch deserves all the credit for ensuring they are healthy, thriving, and continuing to grow in the coveted ‘martini’ / vase shape that all olive trees should strive for. I highly recommend Trevor at The Branch and cannot say enough good things about him, the company, and his detailed approach to taking care of my trees.
I got several quotes and The Branch was extremely competitive. Trevor and crew showed up on time and did everything in a professional and efficient manner. They did a thorough job including clean up. I can heartily recommend them.
We had an outstanding experience with The Branch both times that we hired them. The arborists worked on six trees on our property with precision, care, and expertise. Our yard looks significantly more refined and healthier as a result. What truly set them apart was the depth of knowledge Trevor shared. He took the time to answer every question we had and provided thoughtful, practical guidance on long-term tree health and maintenance. I would recommend The Branch to anyone looking for quality tree care.