Tree Service in Lotus
Down in Lotus? Yes, you're in our area. Call (530) 999-7156 and describe the damage. Someone who knows river-valley trees will get the call from us.
No fee for that. Scheduling is on us, pricing is on the pro.
Low in the valley
Lotus sits low, at about 722 feet. That's around 500 to 700 feet below Cameron Park. It's about 1 mile west of Coloma, near the South Fork of the American River.
Warm valley afternoons matter for oaks. Hot, calm days are when UC Master Gardeners say oaks can drop limbs with no wind at all. Down here, that's worth knowing. Limbs that break are often long, sideways ones.
Same zone, valley weather. The weather service puts Lotus in the same foothill forecast zone as Cameron Park, but its point is labeled for Coloma. Down in the river canyon, wind can funnel and gust in odd ways.
Three names in one town
Lotus has been here since 1849. Back then it was called Marshall, for the man whose gold find upriver started it all. A year later, in 1850, statehood inspired the name Uniontown. Lotus arrived in 1881, along with a post office.
It used to be much bigger. At the height of things, guesses put the head count between 8,000 and 10,000. A general store, a hall for dances, and a big Chinese neighborhood all stood here. Today Coloma, next door, gets the crowds.
What to check after a storm
Trees near water. Ground near a river or creek stays soft. Roots let go more easily in soaked soil, and a tree can tip over whole.
Oaks over the drive and the road. A limb across a narrow valley road can block more than just you. If it's on a public road, call 911.
Hung-up limbs. After wind, look up for broken limbs caught in the branches. Keep people out from under them.
Your local Fire Safe Council. The county Fire Safe Council lists a Coloma-Lotus council for this area. It's a good group to know about for chipping days and help clearing brush.
Costs
Room to work makes a big difference. A tree on open ground can be dropped. One by the river or a steep bank takes careful rigging. One cost guide puts the national average for a removal at $985. Count on the pro's on-site quote, not the guide.
Getting to your tree
Describe the drive. Some homes near the river sit down narrow, steep drives. Tell us if a big truck can't get close. The pro may bring smaller gear or carry pieces out by hand.
Mention the bank. If the tree leans toward the water, say so. Work near a river bank is slower, and the pro will want to plan for it.
Ask about leaving the logs. Rounds stacked well up from the water can be firewood later. Hauling everything away costs more.
Lotus questions
Do you cover homes along the river?
Yes. Tell us how a truck gets to the tree. Narrow drives and soft banks matter.
An oak dropped a limb on a calm, hot day. Is it sick?
Not necessarily. Master Gardeners say summer limb drop can happen to sound limbs. Have a pro check the rest of the tree.
Can I leave the wood by the river?
Better not. High water can carry it off. Ask the pro to stack it well away from the bank, or haul it.
How soon can someone get down to Lotus?
Often within a few days. After a big storm it can take longer, and we'll tell you honestly what we hear.
Close by
A mile east, the river town: tree service in Coloma. West along Salmon Falls Road: tree service in Pilot Hill. Already down in the yard? See fallen tree and limb removal. All our towns: here.