Five vetted Morgan Hill tree services. Real phone numbers, real addresses, recent reviews, and what each one does best. From the South Valley Spotlight team.

If you have a dying oak over the driveway, a pepper tree scraping the roof, or a stump left over from the last storm, the list below is what we would actually hand a neighbor who asked. We stuck to companies that operate in Morgan Hill, not the big out-of-area chains that route your call to a sales floor in San Jose or Salinas. For anything touching power lines, fruit-bearing heritage trees, or a root system near a foundation, we have flagged who to start with.

The list

1. Franco Tree Service & Yard Clean-Ups

Tree pruning, full tree removal, stump grinding, fertilization, and yard clean-up for homes and commercial lots across Morgan Hill and the South Bay. They are the most-reviewed tree company in town on Yelp and they show up consistently in the 4.8 to 5.0 star range over a decade of reviews.

Why locals pick them: They bring a full crew, finish in a day, and clean up so thoroughly you would not know they had been there.

📞 Call (408) 667-3029 · 📍 Directions · 🌐 Website

2. Morgan Hill Tree Service

Tree removal, trimming, palm tree work, stump grinding, mulch delivery, and tree transplanting. Family-owned and operated since 2004, licensed and insured. They also go by the name Milton A. Tree Care on some older listings.

Why locals pick them: They answer the phone fast and usually quote the same day, which is rare for an actual local crew.

📞 Call (408) 234-8158 · 📍 Directions

3. Corona Tree Service of Morgan Hill

Tree trimming, removal of large and diseased trees, stump grinding, and shaping. Based on East Main and focused on Morgan Hill proper rather than stretching the service area thin across three counties.

Why locals pick them: Careful with large, diseased trees near houses. Readers mention safety-first crews and solid cleanup.

📞 Call (669) 219-1468 · 📍 Directions

4. Anderson’s Tree Care Specialists

Full-service tree care including health diagnostics, pruning to ANSI standards, removal, cabling and bracing, and woodland management. They have been doing this in Santa Clara County since 1995 and have an ISA Certified Arborist on staff. That matters if you need a written arborist report for escrow, insurance, or city permitting.

Why locals pick them: If you need a real arborist (not a tree cutter) for a sick heritage tree or a permit letter, start here.

📞 Call (408) 226-8733 · 🌐 Website

5. JSO Tree Service

Tree removal and trimming plus landscaping work, sprinkler and sod installation, and yard hauling. Serving the South Bay since 2000 from Gilroy up through Los Altos.

Why locals pick them: One-stop crew when the tree job comes with a bigger yard cleanup or a follow-up re-sod.

📞 Call (408) 857-3018

What to watch for when hiring a tree service in Morgan Hill

Heritage tree ordinance

The City of Morgan Hill protects heritage trees on private property. Before any removal, check the city tree permit page or call the Community Development Department at (408) 779-7271. A certified arborist report is usually required for removal of a heritage tree, and an unpermitted removal can lead to fines plus replanting requirements.

Defensible space and fire prep

If you are in the foothills (El Toro, Jackson Oaks, Holiday Lake) or anywhere in a Cal Fire designated zone, defensible space tree work is not optional. Crews experienced with Zone 1 (within 30 ft of structure) and Zone 2 (30-100 ft) work will know what to clear and what to keep. Ask whether the company has done Cal Fire-aligned defensible space work before.

Insurance and licensing

Tree work is dangerous. Always ask for the CSLB license number and a current certificate of insurance with workers comp before any crew touches your property. If a tree falls on your house and the crew is uninsured, your homeowners policy is unlikely to cover it.

Morgan Hill tree service price reality check

Local 2026 rates from quotes our subscribers shared:

• Stump grinding only (single stump): $150 to $400
• Small tree removal (under 30 ft): $500 to $1,500
• Medium tree removal (30 to 60 ft): $1,500 to $3,000
• Large or hazardous tree removal (over 60 ft, near power lines or roof): $3,000 to $5,500+
• Defensible space clearing (per acre, brush plus selective tree work): $1,200 to $4,500

Get two written estimates on anything over $1,000. Crews with proper insurance cost more, and that is the point.

FAQ

How much does tree removal cost in Morgan Hill?

Expect roughly $500 to $1,500 for a small-to-medium tree, $1,500 to $4,000 for a large oak or pine, and more when the tree is near power lines, on a slope, or leaning over a roof. Get two written estimates before you commit.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Morgan Hill?

Yes for heritage trees on private property and most trees on public land, under the City of Morgan Hill tree preservation ordinance. Check the city tree permit page or call the Community Development Department. A certified arborist report is usually required for heritage tree removal.

When is the best time to prune trees in Morgan Hill?

Late winter into early spring for most deciduous trees. Oaks should only be pruned in the dry season, roughly July through October, to reduce the risk of oak wilt and sudden oak death spread.

Is the company licensed and insured?

Always ask for the CSLB license number and a current certificate of insurance before any work begins. A reputable Morgan Hill tree company will send both without a fuss.

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