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Tree Service in Lotus
Lotus, 95651, is one of the towns we cover. Call (530) 429-7647 and we'll set up a local tree pro to come out to you.
One call. We find someone who works the river valley and book the visit.
Coloma's quiet neighbor
Lotus sits about a mile west of Coloma, at roughly 722 feet. It's the lowest town on our list.
It's had a few names. It started in 1849 as Marshall, after James Marshall, who found the gold in Coloma. In 1850 it became Uniontown, to mark California joining the Union. It got the name Lotus when the post office came in 1881.
Back in its boom, Lotus may have had 8,000 to 10,000 people. It's a lot quieter now.
Old ground worth respecting
Lotus once had a store, a dance hall and a large Chinese population. There's a Chinese cemetery here from those days.
If a tree that needs work stands near an old grave site, a stone wall or a historic building, say so when you call. A good pro will rope pieces down slowly instead of dropping them. Heavy gear can sink and crack old stone, so they may carry wood out by hand.
Low ground, big oaks
At this height you're well below snow country. What you do get is summer heat, and that's when big oaks do something odd. On hot, calm days, they can drop a big limb with no wind at all. Master Gardeners call it summer branch drop. The limbs that break are often the long ones that reach out sideways.
So in summer, don't park or set up a picnic under a long oak limb. If one reaches over your house or the drive, UC Master Gardeners say it should come off.
Winter brings the other risk. Wet ground plus wind can tip trees over, roots and all, mostly near creeks and low spots.
Things to check around your place
- Long, flat oak limbs over the roof, cars or walkways.
- Trees near low spots that stay soggy after rain.
- Dead trees around old homesites or along fence lines.
- Anything touching the wire that runs to your house.
If you see cracks in the dirt around the base of a leaning tree, call soon. The ISA says that can be a warning sign the roots are moving.
County rules
Lotus is unincorporated, so the county's oak rules apply. Oaks with one trunk under 6 inches across don't need a permit. An oak that came down in a storm doesn't either. A standing dead oak may need a permit and a sign-off.
The county also wants 100 feet of defensible space around each building. Dry grass and brush on these low hills burn hot in summer.
Prices
Trimming a big oak limb runs about $175 to $750 in one national guide. A whole medium tree, 30 to 60 feet, is around $450 to $700. Big valley oaks go higher, and so does anything over the house.
Get the real number from the pro after they see it. Want another price? We'll try to find a second pro.
How fast
Lotus is a bit of a drive for most pros. Regular jobs may take a few days to set up. A tree on a building gets the push.
Lotus questions
Why did my oak drop a limb on a calm summer day?
That's summer branch drop. Big oaks do it on hot, still days. The long sideways limbs are the usual ones to go.
Is Lotus too low for snow damage?
Mostly. At about 722 feet, heat and wet winter ground cause more tree trouble than snow.
Can I get a pro out to an old homesite with no house on it?
Sure. Call (530) 429-7647 and explain where the trees are and how to reach them.