Scrub oak removal and pruning are one of the best courses of actions in fire mitigation of your home in Castle Rock. Considered one of the most common trees in Douglas county, scrub oaks (otherwise referred to as gambel oaks), are a type of oak tree that is native to Colorado since day one. Even though gamble oak trees are considered to be beneficial to both the environment and humankind, many Colorado residents regard scrub oak as pests because they are one of the most fire hazardous species of trees in Colorado. If ever a flash fire occurs, dense strands of these trees can easily build up fuel, which would cause unexpected damage to nearby homes and livestock. As for
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Call today for scrub oak pruning estimate and soon you will have well pruned scrub oak to enjoy. (719)400-9104. Generally speaking, in order to properly maintain scrub oaks, you can prune out dead, diseased, damaged, or nuisance branches and make them into nice stands in order to reduce fire hazard. This way, your home would still be safe and sound and the tree(s) in the surrounding area can continue to grow naturally. So unless your house happens to be located on a steep hill and you need to get rid of a scrub oak (or two), you do not have to completely cut down all the scrub oak. You can choose to properly prune scrub oak and have beautifully landscaped