Alpine’s Trusted Tree Service Company Since 1985

"Bruce helped our family with a situation at a rental. We highly recommend Pope Tree Service. Top notch, prompt, experienced and honest."

"We recently purchased a house with a large, not maintained, backyard of Eucalyptus trees and knew we needed to keep it both safe and clean. So, after a few bids from other vendors, Pope Tree Service came in as clearly the best and most knowledgeable about what to do, how to do it and why. We cannot be more impressed with their service, friendliness and general care for what they are doing. Will certainly use Pope Tree Service again and again."

"Dustin and Bruce are amazing guys. They came out to my house, surveyed the work to be done, and gave me a reasonable quote. Their crew came out and did a great job cutting down the trees and removing all the branches. I highly recommend this company."

"These guys are awesome! After my recent experience, I wouldn't considering using anyone else but Pope Tree Service. I've used other tree companies in Ramona / Julian area in the past years and even on a good day, those "other guys" are par at best (if you're lucky)! What I liked most about my experience was, my appointment was scheduled right away. I didn't have to wait weeks or even months like I did with the "other guys" to get my trees trimmed. The day of my appointment, these guys showed up and were ready to work. It was the Fastest, Cleanest, most impressive performance I've ever seen in a tree service company. If you go with anyone else, you're wasting your time AND your money! After the experience i had with Pope Tree Service, even if I wasn't able to book an appointment right away, I would gladly wait for Bruce and his team to get the job done. That's how impressed I am with their speed and level of professionalism. Take my advice, don't go with one of those "other hack job tree services", you're better off giving Pope a try. You won't regret it, I promise!"

"The crew did a great job of clearing off our back hillside...it had quite a bit of brush but now it looks great and gives a good defensible space. They cleaned up after themselves and aimed the chips where we needed them so we had minimal work to do afterwards, if any."

"Just wanted to say how amazing these tree trimmers are!!! They did an EXCELLENT job! Very conscientious, professional, took care of every detail, did an amazing job trimming the trees but an equally amazing job cleaning up and making everything perfect! Estimator (Bruce) is very professional, quick to respond, takes care of everything, and no BS. Scheduler (Paul) arranges everything on your timeline with no hassles. When you hire Pope Tree Service, you know you made the right decision!"

"We had 5 estimates. Pope was by far the most professional company. We are so very pleased by their work. They were on time and brought a professional crew wearing uniforms that respected our property. From start to finish they were on the ball. And it was over 100 degrees! I will use them from now on."

“Pope Tree Service was responsive and professional. When they came to the job site, I was really impressed with their level of equipment and the efficiency of the crew. Thanks for being such a straightforward, user-friendly company!”

"Pope Tree Service had two crews out in our valley today in Alpine. They chipped a massive amount of brush in less than one full day. They were professional, courteous, punctual and very hard-working. I would recommend them to anyone and look forward to using them again in the future."

"Pope Tree Service crew did an outstanding job raising canopy and making clearance for fire engine access. They also removed a large split of fallen oak. Per our agreement, the branches were chipped and firewood stacked in 16" rounds. Put us on schedule quickly, both days arrived on time and were working tirelessly. Left the area neat and tidy. True experts of their trade!"

"On time, job done exactly as I asked that it be done, cut to fireplace length and stacked. Cleaned up afterward. Would hire them again."

"I have a Mimisa tree that was dying and decided to call an arborist for help. The tree means a lot to me because my son planted it in Cub Scouts and he died at 21. Jordan understood my story. He loves trees as much as I do. He treated it for beetles and disease and fertilized it. Now it has new life. My tree and my heart have been healed!"

"I had a real problem with my house in Pine Valley, Cal Fire tagged my home and said I needed to have defensible space on my 1/2 acre. After many calls to companies that wanted to overcharge me or wouldn't travel that far out of San Diego, I found Bruce. He came out and assessed my situation and we came to an agreeable price. My deadline to clean out the shrubs, trees, bushes, weeds, was only a weak away. It took his crew 8 hour to get the yard back in shape after decades of old growth. I was so happy I found Pope's tree service, they saved my home from steep fines. It was a pleasure to have real professionals in the industry and are true to there words."

"Bruce, Paul and team were impressive. From the initial consultation, the fair pricing and overall care of our trees, we could not be happier. HIGHLY recommend Pope Tree Service!"

"Pope Tree Service did a great job taking done a dead oak tree on our property. I would recommend them to any one!"

"Great company, responsive, professional and above all great tree work! We have a couple acres and Pope Tree Service came in over two days and cleaned up most of the trees on the property--They've never looked better, would totally recommend them!"

"Pope tree was able to completely remove a potentially dangerous tree from our front yard that could have caused damage to ours or our neighbors property, instead it was quickly and professionally removed with no incidents and no mess left behind, along side the removal they were also able to trim some of our other trees that were hanging into our neighbors yard again with no mess and leaving the trees still looking natural, I would highly recommend them for any of your removal or trimming needs"

"We have been using Pope at our golf course for 3 years now and we have developed a great working relationship. The best part of dealing with Pope for us is that they understand golf and know how sensitive it can be working in a turf environment. Combine that with their professionalism and high quality work and you can only have a winning partner for all your arbor care."

"In an effort to reduce fuel for fires, we had them remove six Eucalyptus trees in a location with difficult access. They operate professionally and safely without leaving debris. I will use them again for future projects."

"Demetrius came to trim our 16 overgrown fruit trees. I followed him around asking too many questions. He was completely patient with me. It is hard to believe how greatly he improved the appearance of them all. Fruit trees are tricky and require educated skill to cut well and insure future crops. There is no doubt Demetrius embodies this skill with a passion for what he does! We wholeheartedly recommend him and will return for his help from this point on!"

"Paul and his team did an amazing job in getting three queen palm trunks and root balls out of my backyard planter. They were very professional, and used the latest technology and machinery to get them out. Clean up was impeccable. Operated like an experienced military team, with precision and efficiency. Military friendly. Thank you guys!"

"Everything was great. Their crew was very courteous, quick and professional. We were very happy with the results."

"Pope did an amazing job trimming up and lacing our big Chinese elm in our front yard. It came out looking so great. They also did a really good job on our small juniper and hedges as well. They were very responsive during the entire process of getting a quote, scheduling the service, and getting the job complete. Would highly recommend and will definitely use again for future work!"

"I have used Pope 4 times on my property. Bruce is amazing as are his employees. Highly professional, competent, and just a stand up Business Owner really. Their rates are 100% competitive, among the lowest actually. His employees are amazing and high Professional, Productive, and their Clean UP was amazing EVERY SINGLE TIME. Love these guys. Won't use anyone else. Ever."

"Pope Tree Service is amazing! I Was very impressed with the quality, and how thorough they are. They seriously were the hardest working group of guys. They are focused and never slowed down at all. Top notch customer service and quality is what definitely sets them apart from the rest."

"I had Pope come out and remove three large oak trees and trim two. The quality of work is superb. The crew was on time (imagine that!) extremely respectful, and very efficient. Pope Tree Service gets an A+ for cleanliness. Their bid came in several hundreds of dollars LESS than their competitors and their workmanship is FAR superior!!! I would and will highly, highly recommend Pope Tree Service and will definitely use them for all my future work!"

"I got three estimates to have a large silk floss tree removed from my property because it had roots that were causing problems for my patio. Pope Tree Service came in at a much better price than the others I called. They told me that the men would be at my home at 11:00 am, but they arrived around 10:45 am. And, they were FAST! I could not believe how fast they got that big tree down, as well as what was left of an old plum tree, and a stump in the front that was left from a eucalyptus tree that had been taken down about 20 some years ago. And when they were finished, they did an excellent job of cleaning up. I was very pleased with their job and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a tree removed."

"Got a fast and fair quote and they took care of the trees that were growing over my house and power lines.. The guy who ran the job was a tall man with a beard named Chris. He was great, loves trees and made sure the job was done right. Great job, clean trees and no mess. I will never even think about using another tree service."

“I have used Pope 4 times on my property. Bruce is amazing as are his employees. Highly professional, competent, and just a stand up Business Owner really. Their rates are 100% competitive, among the lowest actually. His employees are amazing and high Professional, Productive, and their Clean UP was amazing EVERY SINGLE TIME. Love these guys. Won’t use anyone else. Ever.”

"Armando and crew did an absolutely amazing job trimming various types of large full trees on a 5 acre property. The clean up was impeccable, all crew members were cordial, friendly and wanted to make sure we were satisfied before they left. We are satisfied and highly recommend their services. Excellent company for trimming, cutting and pruning large trees."

"I was extremely impressed by the work Pope Tree Service completed at my house. They were professional and quick and did great work! I would highly recommend them."

"The guys did an exquisite job! Everything looks nice and open and everything is cleaner than before their arrival. The crew arrived on time: the work was completed as promised and to my satisfaction. The estimate was reasonable. This is the second year that I’ve contracted with Pope Tree Service and the old oak trees on my property have never looked healthier."

“I would highly recommend them for their reliable service! Bruce and his crew are responsive and they made sure to follow through on their work. We had them trim a 20 plus year old tree and it turned out the way we discussed. They gave us a reasonable price for the work performed. Thank you for doing an awesome job!”

"Loved the work, careful and complete. The guys were very respectful and did a great job! Communication was timely and the price was reasonable too. They have done work for me for a few years now and I'll use them again."

"These guys are fantastic in every way. And chris made sure I was happy afterwards and trimmed up a few branches i overlooked. Thank you all for a great experience"

“I am truly impressed with this company! The office personnel were very responsive and efficient. The appointment was set and the chipping crew arrived on time. They chipped a huge pile of branches on our property. The compost created was in a neat pile exactly where we wanted it. After the chipping was completed they cleaned the area and left it spotless. I highly recommend Pope Tree Service!”

"They responded quickly to save a valuable, treasured old Engelmann oak that was dying after trying to fight off oak borers and drought for a couple of years. They earned my trust in their professionalism."

"Removed a 40' tall Liquid Amber from our front yard. Provided a written quote that fully described the work to be done and then was able to schedule the job to be done a few days later. The crew showed up right on time, got the job done quickly, and cleaned up completely afterwards. I would definitely recommend Pope Tree Service."

"This was the 2nd time Pope has trimmed our trees and they did an excellent job, again. They were quick and efficient. No debris was left and the trees look fantastic. . I would recommend them to anyone who needs their trees trimmed"

"The team did a great job, very professional. Happy with the service."

"Recommend. Pope removed a large tree for us that required great care and skill to do it safely. The price was competitive, the communication excellent, and the work was done perfectly. Couldn’t have gone any better."

"Did a great job with the speed and effectiveness of removing my liquid amber in the front yard. Also shaved the stump down to almost nothing. Awesome crew!!"

"Bruce and his team were outstanding. Quick to provide an estimate and quick to complete the work in Alpine. It was a team of professionals with advanced skill sets but also really nice to see them have fun while working. All in all, very happy with the outcome and will only use their services in the future."

"Excellent service, arriving on time, completing the job and cutting the eucalyptus tree stumps into pieces that this little old lady can handle! Bruce especially is detail oriented and very professional and pleasant! Highly recommend!"

"We have had a fantastic experience with Pope tree service. We had brush and tree branches that needed to be chipped. They came quick and effective got the job done made our yard looks safe and beautiful. We had a scheduled appointment at 8 a.m. on a weekday I was concerned because no one ever shows up on time I didn't want to be late for work they were here I did the job effectively and when I came home it was complete thank you."

"They did an amazing job. The whole experience from start to finish was done very professional and exceeded all my expectations. They were very informative and answered all the questions I had. Highly recommend this company they are very experienced and friendly! Thank you so much"

"Their team removed three trees in total; one from my front yard and two from my back yard. They arrived on time, were professional, efficient, friendly. They cut down the trees, removed wood, mulched branches and ground and removed the tree stumps. Raked yard after stump grinding to fill in holes. All in 4 hours but they didn’t cut any corners in their service, I was impressed how fast they got it all done. I would highly recommend."

"Pope Tree Service staff were fantastic. We received four quotes from four different tree service companies and Pope's was the second lowest. The reason we decided on them was because they took the time to discuss how they would take down our 40 foot tree that was leaning. After we agreed on a price and before a date was set, I called to ask if they could give us a quote on grinding down four cactus stumps and trimming our three palm trees on the same day they plan to cut the tree down. Within an hour, Bruce showed up and gave me the quote to be added to the tree quote. The following week, the crew showed up on time and finished the job within two hours, including clean up. I highly recommend going with Pope Tree Service. Professional, responsive, good value for the money and just plain great. It would have taken my husband and son weeks to dig the cactus stumps out and each one took about five minutes of grinding with the equipment the staff used. The quote was great and fair and was by far a lot less than what it would have cost us if we ignored the leaning tree and it fell on our fence and car or heaven forbid possibly fell on a person."

"I have used Pope Tree Service on both residential and commercial tree care and I can say these guys do a fantastic job. From the bidding process to the final clean up the were professional, courteous, and you could tell they really care."

"Excellent and skillful arborists. Both my front and backyard look fresh and healthy!"

"My wife and I haven't had many positive experiences with various contractors, but our recent dealings with Pope Tree Services were extremely satisfying. The cost was reasonable. Their employees were curtious, professional and went the extra mile to satisfy our needs. They gave us an overall description of what they would be doing, tools used, functions and a brief history of landscaping and their company in particular."

"Thank you Pope Tree service for providing excellent, timely, professional help! Bruce and Adam helped me greatly in addition to just the tree stump grinding work. They gave me some good advice about the trees, and brush clearance. I would highly recommend Pope Tree Services!"

"They where on time and very professional they where quick and no problems! Would highly recomended this for any tree service you have!"

"Wow. I can't say enough great things about Pope Tree Service. They were great. All of the employees we came into contact with, two separate Crews, were courteous and respectful and always asking for our input. They did a totally outstanding job for us. We have a very large backyard and it's never looked as good as when they finish their work. In addition to that the fire department is happy that we removed most of the brush and branches near our home."

"Easy to schedule, showed up on time and did good work. Their work foreman did a lap around property with me prior to starting work and then after everything was all done to make sure it was completed to my satisfaction. Owners were easy to contact and worked with me to take care everything I needed. They were able limb and chip around my property in 4 hours what would have easily taken me 3 or 4 days by myself."

"Had two canary palms that needed to be removed because of bug infestation. Pope’s team did an awesome job and left my house very clean. Taking down canary palms is a mess and hard work. The team of 4 never took a break except for lunch. The guys were also very friendly and polite. Highly recommended."

"This is our 3rd job w/ Pope, & I'm still amazed. No matter the crew, they always do an outstanding job. The men are hard workers, very skilled, efficient, and very polite. The jobs are always done well, and the sites are left spotless. You'd think we wouldn't be so pleasantly surprised by now, but you just don't see this quality of work anymore, esp post-Covid! Bruce, their botanical expert, is great. His expertise & advice are always spot on, & his personality makes the job assessments enjoyable. It's so important that people know the quality of excellence that Pope Tree's representative expert & crews are providing .....CONSISTENTLY! This is the 1st time I have felt strongly enough about a company's quality work to write a review."

"Great people, easy to work with. Very professional. We have had them trim our trees for years. We would not consider using anyone else."

"We have used Pope Tree before and we will use them whenever we need tree service in the future. We have used their service to trim and remove trees. More recently we had some Asian longhorn beetles in one of our Eucalyptus trees-ugh!! Bruce came to our house right away, accessed the problem and came up with a plan. Pope tree employees are very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. They provide excellent service at reasonable rates."

"I called Pope Tree Service for a relatively small job, and they responded immediately, gave me a great quote and did an excellent job on my palm trees. The crew that came to my house was extremely professional, worked quickly, and cleaned everything up in no time at all. Everyone I dealt with was very polite and considerate of my property and my time. Great service all around. I would definitely recommend."

"Responsive, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, right price, professional and keep clean worksite! Would refer to anyone!"

“We have used Pope Tree Service extensively over the years, providing annual tree maintenance programs, disease & loss prevention, as well as on-site consultation. They are experienced, honest and professional. We rely on this family-run business, they are leaders in the industry, their crews and staff are highly dependable, and we are proud to recommend them.”

"We had a great experience with Pope Tree Service. After submitting an inquiry to trim our 75’ eucalyptus tree I was contacted within a day, and a representative was on-site with a fair estimate within three days. Two weeks later the tree was taken care of in a timely and professional manner and we can rest easy knowing the dangerous branches have been removed. Will use again for any large eucalyptus tree trimming or removal!"

"The staff was very professional and knowledgeable. Had our trees trimmed and they look great. Also had a few trees that were suffering from the Santa Anna's that came through this year. They applied a root treatment and are looking much better. Definitely recommend these guys and will call them if we have any more issues with our trees"

"Pope Tree Service saved our bacon during last fire season. Came and cleared brush and cleaned up. Great, knowledgeable team and professional. Fast and efficient. Can't say enough about them!"

"I have used Allied Land Care a division of Pope Service for several years. They are always professional, courteous, and quick to respond. Their work is always beautifully landscaped and maintained. A+++++ Highly recommend for HOA and commercial properties!"

"I have used two different tree trimming companies in the past and neither can compare with Pope Tree Service. They were easy to work with, professional, personable, knowledgeable, thorough, and did a superb job of cleaning up. Armando, the lead, was fabulous in explaining and executing the task. I would highly recommend this company."

"Excellent job making my backyard look amazing. The hillside had so much brush that was looking thicker than a snickers thankfully my guys over at Pope Tree were able to sort it out. They even were able to give me an estimate on this ugly tree stump I’ve had sitting in my front yard for YEARS. The crew was a punctual and the work went swimmingly so I know for a fact these guys will be who I call whenever I need some work done!"

“Pope Tree Service displayed top-notch customer service with a crew of professionals. I trust their expertise and highly recommend them.”

"From the first time we contacted Pope Tree Service, it was a pleasant experience. Paul came back three times during the course of our trimming, just to see how the job was going, and answer any questions we had. We used Pope Tree Service for the trimming of our oak trees. The crew was very professional, knowledgeable, on time, and very hard workers. While the trees were being trimmed, one of the workers noticed we had an infestation of bugs that would eventually kill the trees. We then had Pope Tree Service come back and treat the trees to keep them from dying. Devin was very nice and explained why we needed to treat the trees, what would happen it we didn't, and what to expect once the trees were treated. We are very happy with the service provided by Pope Tree Service, and will continue to use this company in the future. When the job was complete, the crew cleaned up all of the trimmings, and disposed of all of the branches, some that they didn't even trim. Very nice company to have trim your trees."

"On time and Very professional! These guys get the job done right! I would definitely recommend Pope tree service to all of my friends and family in San Diego!"

"I recommend Pope tree service. Our property was overgrown. Pope tree service came and trimmed and thinned out the crowded trees. The result is a stunning view, room for our garden, with no trace that they were here. We asked to use the chips for landscaping and our compost and they were happy to oblige. The crew was friendly, timely and the company offered proof of all license and insurance which kept us protected. Great company to work with, thanks again!"

"The crew showed up on time, did all the necessary work that our insurance company required, and left the place clean. They were much better than anyone we've had before."

"Pope tree work has helped me for a few years now with the tree work at my home in Leucadia. Their work has always exceeded my expectations, and their response time and level of care is unmatched. If Pope's highly competitive pricing, quality of work and customer service continues in the coming years, I don't foresee ever needing to entertain finding another tree company. That would be a blessing, as it took a lot of research and time to find an arborist that met my standards."

"Pope did a wonderful job trimming our large palm trees. They were responsive and very reasonably priced. We were impressed and will use them again."