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Eddy's Tree Service - Redding, CA

Licensed California Tree Service Contractor
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Serving Redding and Shasta County

Fruitless Mulberry Pollarding in Redding, CA

Keep Your Mulberry Trees Healthy, Safe & Storm-Ready

Fruitless Mulberry Pollarding in Redding, CA

Keep Your Mulberry Trees Healthy, Safe & Storm-Ready

Eddy’s Tree Service specializes in fruitless Mulberry pollarding in Redding and Shasta County. With decades of local experience, we know how to safely manage fast-growing Mulberries, control their size, and prevent costly storm damage.

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Why Choose Fruitless Mulberry Pollarding in Redding?

Fruitless Mulberries are popular in Redding for their quick growth and dense summer shade, but that growth comes with challenges:

  • Heavy limbs that can snap during fall and winter storms.
  • Overgrown canopies that block sunlight or damage fences, sheds, and rooftops.
  • Shorter lifespan without proper maintenance.

Pollarding is a proven pruning method that:

  • Keeps Mulberries compact and manageable.
  • Prevents dangerous limb failure.
  • Encourages healthy regrowth.
  • Extends the overall lifespan of your tree.
Fruitless Mulberry pollarding service in Shasta County

Fruitless Mulberry Facts & Overview

The fruitless Mulberry (Morus alba ‘Fruitless’) is one of the most common shade trees in Shasta County. Homeowners love them because they:

  • Grow 3–4 feet per year when young, quickly establishing shade.
  • Reach 30–50 feet tall with a wide canopy spread of up to 40–50 feet.
  • Provide dense summer shade, helping reduce cooling costs.
  • Adapt well to Redding’s heat, rocky soils, and drought conditions.


Because they thrive in our climate and offer quick, reliable shade, fruitless Mulberries became a go-to choice for Redding neighborhoods built in the 60s through the 90s.

 

Fruitless Mulberry Pollarding in Redding, CA

Common Mulberry Challenges

While hardy, fruitless Mulberries require regular maintenance. Without it, they can become overwhelming or even hazardous:

Broken tree limb icon representing Storm hazards – Limbs may crack or snap in fall and winter winds if not managed.

Storm hazards

Limbs may crack or snap in fall and winter winds if not managed.

Bacteria and fungi on a leaf representing Diseases – Can develop fungal leaf spot or root rot in poorly drained soil.

Diseases

Can develop fungal leaf spot or root rot in poorly drained soil.

Hourglass icon representing Shorter lifespan – Typically live 30–50 years; consistent pruning extends their health.

Shorter lifespan

Typically live 30–50 years; consistent pruning extends their health.

Tree root icon representing Surface roots – Mulberries grow strong roots that can lift sidewalks and damage driveways.

Surface roots

Mulberries grow strong roots that can lift sidewalks and damage driveways.

tree canopy blocking sun icon representing Overgrowth – Canopies get dense and heavy, blocking light and stressing the tree.

Overgrowth

Canopies get dense and heavy, blocking light and stressing the tree.

Bugs on a leaf icon representing Pests & insects – Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and scale, which cause sticky residue and leaf drop.

Pests & insects

Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, and scale, which cause sticky residue and leaf drop.

Signs Your Mulberry Needs Pollarding

Check if your tree shows these warning signs:

  1. Limbs drooping over your roof, fence, or driveway.
  2. A canopy so dense it blocks sunlight or airflow.
  3. Roots lifting concrete or crowding nearby plants.
  4. Visible cracks or weak points at branch joints.
  5. It’s been 2+ years since your last pollarding service.

Eddy’s Pollarding Process

When you call Eddy’s, you’re getting licensed, insured, and experienced tree care, not just quick cuts.

  1. Assessment – Inspecting tree health, structure, and hazards.
  2. Framework Cuts – Creating strong, balanced growth points.
  3. Strategic Pruning – Safe, precise cuts that promote healthy regrowth.
  4. Debris Removal – Full cleanup so your yard is spotless when we leave.

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Our Customers Say It Best

These guys ROCK. gave me a price and was out the next day to do the work. My place was cleaner when they left then before. Amazing crew to work with.. Thanks for the great job.
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Eddy came out and gave us a great bid for a lot of work on trimming and cutting down some tree. They got it done as promised. His crew was amazing to watch work. The must love their job! He was referred by my neighbor and did excellent work on their property. We highly recommend his tree service.
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These guys are phenomenal! Watched them take down 3 old 80 ft oak trees making it look easy. The climber gets mad props for his apparent nerves of steel. Very fine orchestrated efforts.
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5 stars for sure! We have a massive oak tree that was partially over our house. They cut it back and got the tree to a healthy place at a fraction of the cost from other quotes. They cleaned up so well as if they hadn't been there. Will definitely go with them for any other tree services needed!
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Made contact for estimate. Responded immediately and the job was done the next day. Trees trimmed, great price, and even better clean up. Don't hesitate to call Eddy's Tree Service. These guys are definitely a five star crew!!
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Jay Son
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Eddy’s team was super professional, and what an excellent value! The tree in my front yard was hanging over powerlines and my house. It was too dangerous for me to do myself. They cut up the tree, disposed of it, did a stump grind and even pulled up the roots. I left in the morning and when o came home in the evening the massive tree had disappeared like magic.
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I had called asking about trimming overhanging trees for insurance purposes. Ed came by my property and gave a quote the same day, and then the next day him and his crew showed up at 8am, and were done before 2pm. We paid in cash and I certainly think he priced fairly (Before reaching out, I was worried it would be much more than Ed quoted us), especially for doing the job on such short notice. In summary, great service, very quick, and fair pricing as well. I'll definitely be calling again if I need any other kind of services done!
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Eddy’s Tree service has done another fantastic job on our property. 3 large trees had to come down and a bunch of dangerous over hanging oak branches needed cutting. The crew was on time, respectful and just kept on task during the whole day! Everything was bucked up neatly, all areas blown out and cleaned afterwards , and the wood chips dumped very neatly exactly where we needed them! Great work at a fair price! Will continue to use Eddy’s services as needed. A real partner on our property!
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On short notice. did a great job and left site very clean. Would hire again immediately
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I called for an estimate and they were out within one hour to provide a competitive estimate to drop four large pine trees in a difficult location. They came back two days later and completed the job including climbing and dropping the trees in pieces. Great communication and service throughout. I called them out for another, more difficult job and they responded quickly and professionally. Hard working crew and great end result. Will call them again!
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Our Service Area

We provide fruitless Mulberry pollarding in

  • Anderson
  • Bella Vista
  • Cottonwood
  • Happy Valley
  • Lake California
  • Lakehead
  • Palo Cedro
  • Redding
  • Shasta Lake
  • Shingletown
  • Shasta County

Frequently Asked Questions:

common questions about mulberry pollarding

When is the best time to pollard a fruitless Mulberry in Redding?

 Late fall (October–November) is ideal, when growth slows and before storm season.

Every 1–2 years depending on size, location, and growth rate.

 Yes—when performed by a licensed professional. Unlike topping, pollarding is a controlled method that promotes long-term tree health.

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