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!!
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.
Trevor and his team are experienced and very professional and have been caring for our forest for the past 5 years. Highly recommend The Branch! Did great work on our giant Coast Live Oak, palms, italian stone pine and elm trees.
We have used The Branch several times over the past few years and they provide superior service. Trevor is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He listens to your vision and also will make recommendations to enhance your yard. This time he trimmed and laced several large cedars, planted some Japanese maples and thinned and pruned our fruit trees. We are thrilled with the result. We cannot recommend The Branch more highly