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CA Lic. # 1120870 (C-27, D-49) – ISA Certified Arborist WE-14148A
Tree Health Assessments & Disease Diagnosis in Orange County
Is your tree yellowing, thinning, oozing sap, or losing branches? ISA Certified Arborist Hernan Gonzalez finds out what’s really wrong and recommends a treatment plan to help save it.
ISA Certified Arborist · TRAQ Qualified · Licensed for Tree Spraying
Schedule Your Tree Health Assessment
Talk to an ISA Certified Arborist serving all of Orange County. Tell us what you’re seeing with your tree and we’ll help you find the right next step.
Diagnosis Before Treatment
We find the real cause first, whether it’s pests, disease, soil, or watering, before recommending anything.
Treatment That Fits the Tree
Targeted, tree-specific treatments and spraying, applied by a team licensed for tree spraying.
Saving Trees Comes First
Removal is the last resort, recommended only when a tree can’t be saved or isn’t safe.
Know the Warning Signs
Is Your Tree Telling You Something?
Trees can’t tell you when something is wrong, but they do show it. If you’re noticing any of these signs, it’s time to have an arborist take a look.
- Yellowing, browning, or spotted leaves
- Thinning canopy or early leaf drop
- Dead or dying branches (dieback)
- Oozing sap, wet stains, or dark streaks on the trunk
- Small holes, sawdust, or cracking bark
- Mushrooms or fungus at the base or on the trunk
- Sticky leaves, black sooty mold, or visible insects
- Wilting, collapsing, or discolored palm fronds
Not sure what you’re seeing? Describe it in the form above, or call and talk with our arborist.
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Common Tree Problems We Treat in Orange County
Orange County’s mild climate, drought cycles, and imported landscape trees make some pests and diseases especially common here. These are the ones we see most often.
Palm Trees
Queen, Canary Island & fan palms
- South American palm weevil
- Fusarium wilt
- Bud rot and trunk rot
- Nutrient deficiencies and frond yellowing
Olive Trees
Fruiting & fruitless olives
- Olive knot
- Scale insects
- Verticillium wilt
- Stress and decline from improper pruning
Fruit & Citrus Trees
Citrus, avocado & ornamental fruit trees
- Aphids, scale, and whitefly
- Sooty mold
- Gummosis and bark problems
- Leaf yellowing and poor fruiting
Eucalyptus
Gum and eucalyptus species
- Eucalyptus longhorned borers
- Red gum lerp psyllid
- Eucalyptus tortoise beetle
- Drought stress and limb dieback
Ficus
Ficus trees and hedges
- Ficus whitefly
- Cuban laurel thrips
- Sudden leaf drop
- Root and soil problems
Shade & Ornamental Trees
Sycamores, oaks, coral trees & more
- Invasive shot hole borers
- Root and crown rot
- Anthracnose
- Wood decay and fungal conks
Some tree problems can be cured, and others can only be managed or slowed. We’ll tell you honestly which is which, and whether your tree is worth treating.
What to Expect
What a Tree Health Assessment Includes
A tree health assessment is an on-site visit with ISA Certified Arborist Hernan Gonzalez, focused on one thing: figuring out what’s really affecting your tree and what to do about it.
- A close look at the leaves, canopy, branches, trunk, and root zone
- Checking for signs of pests, disease, decay, and structural problems
- Reviewing site conditions like watering, soil, drainage, and recent changes around the tree
- A clear explanation of what’s going on, in plain language
- Your options, from treatment and pruning to monitoring, and an honest opinion on whether the tree can be saved
About the Assessment Fee
$200Tree Health Assessment
✓ Credited toward treatment, trimming, or removal when you book the work with us.
You’re paying for a certified arborist’s time and expertise on site, not a sales visit.
Need trimming or removal? Those estimates are always free.
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ISA Certified Arborist WE-14148A · TRAQ Qualified
Treatment & Care
Tree Health Treatments We Provide
Once we know what’s wrong, we recommend only what your tree actually needs.
Disease Diagnosis & Treatment
Identifying and treating fungal, bacterial, and other tree diseases, matched to your tree’s species and growing conditions.
Pest & Insect Management
Tree-specific treatment for borers, scale, whitefly, psyllids, weevils, and other pests, timed for when it works best.
Tree Spraying & Preventive Treatments
Licensed tree spraying and preventive applications to protect at-risk trees before problems spread.
Soil & Root Care
Fertilization and root-zone care to correct deficiencies, improve soil health, and help stressed trees recover.
Fruit Tree Health
Care for citrus, avocado, and ornamental fruit trees, from pest control and nutrition to pruning for healthy growth.
Custom Tree Health Plans
Ongoing care that schedules inspections and treatments through the year, so problems are caught early.
Need documentation for a tree removal permit or a risk assessment? Learn about our arborist reports and risk assessments.
How It Works
Our Arborist Process in 4 Simple Steps
From your first call to the finished job, you’ll always know what’s happening with your trees and why. Here’s what to expect when you work with Betterment Tree Care.
Step 1: Request an Appointment
Call us or send a request with the form at the top of the page. Tell us what you’re noticing and we’ll find a time that works for you.
Tree health assessments are $200, credited toward any work you book. Trimming and removal estimates are free.
Step 2: On-Site Arborist Assessment
ISA Certified Arborist Hernan Gonzalez inspects the canopy, trunk, root zone, and soil to identify pests, disease, or structural concerns.
A soil test can be included when it helps the diagnosis.
Step 3: Clear Recommendations
We explain what’s happening with your trees, walk you through your options, and give you a quote before any work begins.
Treatment, pruning, preservation, or removal only when needed.
Step 4: Expert Care, Done Right
Our crew completes the work to ANSI A300 and ISA standards and leaves your property clean. Ask about a custom tree health plan for ongoing care.
Licensed, insured, and licensed for tree spraying.
Ready to find out what your trees need?
Google Reviews
Trusted by Orange County Homeowners
What homeowners say about working with Betterment Tree Care and ISA Certified Arborist Hernan Gonzalez.
- ★★★★★
“Hernan and his crew did an exceptional job on my trees. Very professional and courteous. Cleaned up everything and left the place very neat. This is my second time using his services, extremely satisfied. And will be using for sure when my trees need trimming and care.”
John N.Laguna Beach, CAGoogle review - ★★★★★
“Very pleased with their knowledge of our trees and best way to trim. We have not had professional arborists work on these trees. Hernan could ID each tree and best care. Even gave advice on smaller trees in our yard.”
Liane D.Tustin, CAGoogle review - ★★★★★
“We had a silk floss tree that was dying. My husband contacted Betterment Tree Care, and the owner of the company, Hernan Gonzalez, came out to do an assessment. We were very impressed with his expertise and willingness to explain things in detail to us.”
Sylvia K.Mission Viejo, CAGoogle review - ★★★★★
“I have a ~70 year old knotty pine tree that was starting to look like it was dying and I was desperate to save it. Hernan and his crew took their time thinning and trimming and really did wonders.”
Michelle M.Newport Beach, CAGoogle review
Helpful Answers
Tree Health Questions, Answered
Straight answers from an ISA Certified Arborist on the tree health questions Orange County homeowners ask us most.
Worried about a specific tree?Talk with Hernan directly. We’re happy to help you figure out the next step.☎ Call (714) 905-6444
01How do I know if my tree is sick?
Common warning signs include yellowing or spotted leaves, a thinning canopy, dead branches, oozing sap or dark streaks on the trunk, small holes or sawdust in the bark, and mushrooms at the base. Some problems, like root rot or borers, show few signs until they are advanced, so an arborist assessment is the most reliable way to know.
02Can a sick tree be saved?
Often, yes, especially when the problem is caught early. Many pest, nutrient, and disease problems respond well to the right treatment. Some conditions can only be managed or slowed, and a tree that has become unsafe may need to be removed. We’ll give you an honest opinion on what’s realistic for your tree.
03Do you charge for tree health assessments?
Yes. A tree health assessment with our ISA Certified Arborist is $200, and the full $200 is credited toward treatment, trimming, or removal if you book the work with us. Estimates for tree trimming and tree removal on their own are always free.
04What happens during a tree health assessment?
ISA Certified Arborist Hernan Gonzalez inspects the tree’s leaves, branches, trunk, and root zone, looks for signs of pests, disease, and decay, and reviews site conditions like watering and soil. He’ll explain what he finds in plain language and walk you through your options.
05What are the most common tree pests in Orange County?
We regularly see invasive shot hole borers, South American palm weevil, eucalyptus longhorned borers, red gum lerp psyllid, ficus whitefly, scale insects, and aphids. Which pest is the problem depends on the tree species, so correct identification comes first.
06Are you licensed to apply tree treatments and sprays?
Yes. Betterment Tree Care holds C-27 and D49 contractor licenses (#1120870) and is licensed for tree spraying. Treatments are chosen for the specific tree and pest, and applied following product labels.
07Which areas do you serve?
We provide tree health assessments and treatments throughout Orange County, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Tustin, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, and surrounding cities.
Early Care Saves Trees
Don’t Wait Until a Sick Tree Can’t Be Saved
Most tree problems are easier to treat, and more trees can be saved, when issues are caught early. Talk with ISA Certified Arborist Hernan Gonzalez today and get a clear answer about what your tree needs.
Call now · Mon–Sat 7am–6pm(714) 905-6444Prefer to write? Request an appointment online and we’ll get back to you.
- ★★★★★ Google Reviews
- ISA Certified Arborist
- TRAQ Qualified
- Licensed & Insured
- Locally Owned
Tree emergency? We offer 24/7 emergency response. Call (714) 905-6444.
About Us
Betterment Tree Care is an arborist-led tree care company based in Huntington Beach, providing tree health care, risk assessments, and professional pruning throughout Orange County.
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