Joe truly knows and truly cares about trees. He helped me fix the growth of my palo verde and showed me the right way to prune my hopseed bushes. Other tree companies I contacted wanted to just hack up my plants, but Joe took the time to think about the long term growth, the watering, feed, structure and canopies. He explained his thinking and took the time to deep dive on each point. There was no upsell and no BS, just straight knowledge and great conversation. Super easy to work with and you can tell he genuinely cares and wants the best long term outcome for your tree. I can't recommend Joe enough! read more

First of all Joe is the real deal, professionally and personally. We can't say enough of how happy we are with the results of joe and his crew. We had a very large ficus privacy hedge cut back pretty severely to make room for upcoming hardscaping and we were afraid of losing it. There was Joe, after a little saw work,with hand clippers like a surgeon trimming and shaping the hedge perfectly to encourage new growth. Your research is over. Hire Joe. read more

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I asked Joe to take a look at three fruit trees that needed some help. He came out to evaluate the trees (cherimoya, avocado, tangerine) for pruning. He provided so much more than that - educating me on how best to treat the trees to ensure I get the absolute best fruit possible. He recommended some changes to watering and fertilizing that should go a long way to improve their health. Mind you this was all during the consultation! I knew right then that Considerate Tree Care was the company to help prune and maintain my trees. I didn't want a company that would just come and cut branches, I wanted a company that would help me ensure my trees were healthy. I booked Considerate Tree Care to prune back some of the overgrowth and dead wood and was very happy with what they accomplished. If I follow through with Joe's recommendations on watering and fertilizing I know my trees will bear amazing fruit. Well worth the price and we will definitely use Considerate for all our tree needs in the future. read more

These guys are great. I had them out to trim a large coral tree, honeysuckle and oak, the last of which was an add-on they did at no extra charge to ensure the job looked good. Joe Jonas is a jewel - he came out on time, gave a reasonable quote, did what he said he would do, kept in touch before and during the work, taught me about trees, and went above and beyond to make sure all was well. Highly recommend. read more

Joe Jonas with Considerate Tree Care is friendly, knowledgeable, fair, and reliable. A major branch of my 30+ year old Liquid Amber tree broke off apparently for no reason. Joe was able to access why and take care of it right away. Now its health and longevity are restored. Currently, Joe is helping me restore my navel orange tree by putting in corrections from mis-information I had previously received. read more

Exceptional customer service! I cannot say enough good things about Joe and his team. I contacted Considerate Tree Care through the Yelp messaging app and Joe responded within a couple of hours requesting I please give him a call to discuss my tree in a little more detail. I called expecting to get voicemail and was pleasantly surprised when he answered! We talked and he said he'd give me a call the next day to firm up a time and guess what? He called! In a day where customer service seems like a thing of the past, I'm happy to say that that is not the case with Joe. Very pleased with the communication from himself and his team. As for the job, very professional and polite. Couldn't be happier. Now as for my tree? Well, wow. Just wow! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves ;) read more

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Considerate tree care came and did such beautiful work that now we will have to fix up our house to make it look as good as the trees!! They are experts at thinning trees, making unruly, overgrown and neglected growth look amazing. They know the right products to improve your shrubberage, trees, etc, and their staff is respectful, meticulous, a bit OCD neat, overall wonderful to work with. They have all the equipment, they work at a good pace and they leave it beautifully neat. It is really nice to know the job will be done right and our trees won't look overgrown or scraggly in a couple of months. This was their second visit (after well over a year), so I have seen the results over time. Well worth it. read more

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As a mailman in Carmel Valley I happened upon Considerate Tree Care working on a tree on my route. Judging by their equipment, their staff, and the results of the trimming they did excellent work. They are now helping to trim our overgrown eucalyptus tree here in Mira Mesa. And the work that they've done so far shows how considerate and professional their crew has become. Thanks Joe and crew! read more

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Joe has customer service like no other. He calls you back. He is polite and knowledgeable. His crew gets the job done without wasting time. We have 8 mature trees with our 50's-era home. He made sure to trim them all so that they can thrive, produce food, and not be a hazard. The best thing I can say for Considerate Tree Care is that if you have become jaded with typical San Diego customer service (ie. no call back, vague estimates, showing up late or not at all, and lack of expertise) then you are going to be delightfully surprised with Considerate Trees! Oh, and do not make the mistake I did. I have a lot of time. So I thought I would save money by hauling all of the limbs away in my pickup. His crew is too efficient! I saved money... 1 whole hour of labor off of the estimate. So, by saving myself about 7% of the total cost, I now have three days of constant trips to the dump. Hahaha! Joe told me they would get it done much faster. I didn't listen. #listentojoe read more

Joe the owner was very knowledgeable and really took his time looking over all of our trees and giving us tons of expert advice! We had Joe out for a consultation as we have several trees on our property we have some concerns about and will need trimming. We have a big very old Jacaranda in the back yard that we love! But it needs a lot of TLC and it has fought off termites a few times. After a recent bout we wanted to tree assessed to be sure it was sturdy and to do everything possible to care for it so that it sticks around for more years to come. Joe gave us so much wonderful advice, he spent 90 minutes with us, he was friendly, knowledgeable and very enjoyable to get to know. We look forward to having his crew come out to do the trimming and we learned a lot from Joe - just what we wanted - with a really nice guy as well! Highly recommend. read more

I have alot of palm trees at my place in Bay Park and lots of bushes and plants too. Since I don't exactly have a green thumb and my palm trees were bustin' down the fence of the person that lives behind me I thought it was time to call a pro. Joe came out ASAP and checked out my shrubbery problems. He then went around the block and calmed down the people that lived behind me and explained to them he could fix everything so they would'nt have to sue me or anything. Before I knew it Joe and his guys not only fixed the issue of the palm trees busting through the fence but shaped stuff and trimmed the trees so now I have a backyard paradise! By the way his prices were really fair too. Considerate Tree Care rocks. Thanks Joe. read more

I just received a holiday card from Joe and his wife in the mail today, which made me wonder if I'd ever written them a review on Yelp... Joe has visited our house every couple years, gosh, since before 2000, I think. I wouldn't call anyone else to take care of our trees; he's organized, and friendly. I appreciate that he is always willing to spend a few minutes answering any questions/concerns I have. At one point several years ago he took out an elderly ailing peach tree for me, and when I told him I was really sad to see it go he suggested I have cooking utensils made from the trunk, referring me to someone he knew who could do that. I never ended up having utensils made, but it was really nice that he indulged my idiosyncrasies and tried to help. Thank you Joe! read more

So happy we picked this company to trim our Elm Tree. It got a major trimming and lacing which it needed desperately, and they did a great job from start to finish (and cleaned up too) read more

Joe Jonas and his work crew removed 3 dead coral trees from the front of our house on 8/20. They didn't damage any of my front garden plants and their cleanup was meticulous. We plan to have them back in the fall to trim 2 other large trees. read more

I called Joseph with a question about shaving off some bark on my palm to keep my tree from pushing on my neighbor's fence. While other companies wanted to charge $160 to look at the tree Joseph talked with me for 5 to 10 minutes on the phone for no charge. He looked at photos and gave me tips on how to do it myself. Pretty Cool. If it has to go out I'll call him first. Nice to know there are still down to earth people willing to lend a few minutes of their time. Thanks Joseph - Bradley (4S Ranch) read more

These guys are the best! I became a fan when I saw what they did for my neighbor's ficus. I have hired them for all of my tree care, which is exceptional. They are knowledgeable and approach each tree with a plan that is right for the tree, not to just get a job done. They are honest and reliable and I highly recommend them. read more

Considerate Tree Care trimmed our California Pepper Tree today. We were so impressed, it is magnificent! They have an artist touch and made sure the tree was perfectly balanced, I didn't realize how beautiful the tree really was. They were on time, professional and clean up was perfect. read more

Joe did a fabulous job trimming my 60 year old olive tree which was so over-grown and full of dead branches. He advised me to wait for the right timing (season and water) for the best outcome. Communication by phone, text and email was excellent. He clearly knows his stuff because I totally love how the tree looks now. He took off a good amount, but not too much and all in one day. Cleaned it all up and hauled it away and no damage to the surrounding landscape. I will use him again for sure. Thanks Joe. read more

What a jerk! He insisted on coming over for an appointment today. I was sick & I canceled going to a meeting to convenience him to come over to give me advice on a badly installed irrigation system. This was after I told him a few days ago that I did not want an appointment this Saturday as I had an all day meeting to go to. He shows up late. He has a soil probe. I had told him that would not work as I had been watering in the Santa Anna. He is asking me all sorts of questions about the irrigation system installed. I tell him that I cannot answer his questions as I thought I had hired someone who knew what they were doing and it is a mess. He demands that I turn on the system. Tells me he knows nothing about what had been installed. He demands that I shut it off. I tell him that i do not know how to shut it off but will attempt to walk into the water going towards me & figure it out. I show him what I can see on the next system and he tells me he can't tell anything from looking at it. He expects me to have the answers of what was hooked up where. Which I do not know. I am getting frustrated. He then starts digging into my potted plants and tells me that it is damp. I say yes, I told you it was damp I have been watering in the Santa Anna. He gets mad and starts telling me that my plants would not have died in one day of the Santa Anna & he cannot use his probe. He was mad that I watered last night. I told him that if he had rules I was supposed to follow that he should have explained them to me. He is outraged and tells me that I am an unhappy person, no charge, and goes to his truck sarcastically blowing me kisses and telling me to take a nap. I told him that I was an unhappy person with the lousy irrigation job that had been done, my voice is gong and he is making me repeat myself over and over again. He keeps saying you are an unhappy person (I sure was with his shitty attitude, asking me questions that I could not answer as to how the irrigation system was installed which I could not answer and yelling at me about how I should have not watered. Then being angry, sarcastic, blowing me kisses, and telling me to take a nap. Yes, I might have been taking a nap when I was sick and resting instead of standing in the sun being yelled at for not understanding what he was going to do when he came out. He was supposed to look at the system installed (all of it not just 2 of the 7 stations); tell me how to fertilize the trees, what kind of irrigation things needed. So sorry I could not tell you all about the timers that had been installed a few weeks ago; how long they could be set for etc. That was why I had hired someone to supervise the crew she told me was so wonderful only to have my drip irrigation system running down the driveway. I do not appreciate people who do not listen, get angry for me not understanding what they want of me without being told, then get rude, huff and puff then tell me I am an unhappy person for being treated that way, told to go to bed and take a nap and blow me kisses. What the hell kind of professional behavior is that? He thinks that is appropriate? I am shaking. I do not appreciate a male treating me as a woman that way. Unhappy? Damn right I am. read more

I feel so lucky to have found Joe and Considerate Tree Care, they helped us save our precious orange trees with a few simple steps and solutions we could afford. Joe is a straight shooter, great guy and does things right the first time. He also has a lot of knowledge and can instantly help you understand how to get the most out of all plants and trees. He and his crew are professional, happy and kind, GREAT SERVICE. He is the best, if you stumble upon his business and need anything plant related then just call, it was meant to be:) read more

Professional, polite and efficient. Joe and his crew trimmed four Queen palms on my city strip. He was the fourth estimate that I got. Although a little more expensive than the others, it was worth it. They laid down tarps to collect all of the debris, trimmed the trees using a boom vs climbing spikes. I would highly recommend Joe Jonus and his gang. Great people, great work, and as the name implies, considerate. read more

Joe went to my home to give me a free estimate to remove two king palm trees in my backyard. After he looked at the location of the palm trees, he convinced me that I should keep these palm trees. Joe could have made money by removing these two palm trees. I really appreciated his honest opinion. Joe also talked about the importance of proper watering levels and fertilization strategy. I was so impressed by his knowledge that I decided to hire him to do a Professional Tree Health and Risk Assessment. Joe checked the watering levels in my front and back yards using soil probe. He showed me that the watering levels in my front yard were too dry. As a result, the head sizes of the 7 queen palm trees have shrunk and the tips of the leaves have turned yellow. The watering levels in my back yard were too wet. As a result, some of the Orange rinds split open and made the fruits inedible. I used to water my yards 6-9 minutes a day, 7 days a week. Joe asked me to change it to 42-63 minutes a day, once a week so that the water can reach at least 6 inches down to the roots. The total monthly watering cost remains the same. Joe's service didn't end with the home visit. He followed up with phone calls to answer any questions I had. I am really glad that I hired Joe to do the Professional Tree Health and Risk Assessment for me. He has saved my trees. I recommend him highly. read more

Joe, did some work a few months ago and I just did not get time to comment. I needed someone who knew a thing or two about pepper trees. specifically old pepper trees. CTC Went above and beyond. they had the right equipment which included a cherry picker. in the past I would get people crawling up the tree and hack away killing it. Not here. they sculptured it Beautifully. The price was very reasonable. Just can't say enough good things about considerate tree care and Joe. read more

Joe and the team at considerate tree care did a FANTASTIC job on our palm trees Not only to they look amazing, he spent time educating us on the correct tree care so now our beautiful palms are thriving. read more

Joe and the Considerate Tree Care guys are the third tree care service I've employed at this location. We have also used landscaping planning and maintenance companies. I was very pleased with Considerate Tree Care. In the past, tree care services have damaged outdoor furnishings and even taken fruit off our trees (normally I wouldn't care, but the bergamot tree has only produced 1 perfect fruit, and we didn't get to taste it!). Joe and his team were as concerned with our desires as well as what was best for the trees themselves. We were happy that he came out on a Saturday to discuss the work, since we both wanted to be there to talk to him. They were very thorough, working on bushes and vines as well as trees. They used a cherry picker truck to get up into the trees, which made it possible to dis-entwine wisteria vines from the trees they were strangling! First time anyone other than me has taken the time! They had to scope out the area to make sure they had good parking for the truck, but were concerned that neighbors were aware of their work and not overly inconvenienced. They even did what they could to satisfy my neighbor's concerns about my trees stretching in to her yard. The service was not much more than we had paid previously (we get the trees trimmed about every two years), and the job they did was meticulous enough to deserve it. Joe even did a final walk-through with me, and when I pointed out some plants that looked less than healthy, he had his guy go up and check to make sure they cleared only dead plant matter. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that wants the job done right. read more

I didn't have services done by them but only because they didn't do what we wanted done. My review is because Joe was really nice to call and let me know that they didn't do the services we wanted and offered up a name of someone who does. That doesn't happen often in San Diego, usually people just don't call you back. read more

My family has known and done business with Considerate Tree Care for probably 25 years. Joe Jonas is not only a very knowledgeable and talented arborist (an artist, really) but he is one of the friendliest, most honest and nicest persons you will ever get to know. When Considerate Tree Care is on your property, working on your trees and plants, Mr. Jonas and his crew are always professional, courteous and do excellent plant and property protection and clean-up. Please give Joe and Considerate Tree Care a call the next time you need any kind of tree and/or plant care. You'll be very glad you did! read more

Joe and Considerate Tree Care are really great and you should consider them for any tree related work you may need. I have had Considerate Tree Care come out once a year for the last three years now and trim my Tipuana tree, fruit trees and other smaller trees. Joe is a great guy and extremely knowledgeable. Before he came out the first year he walked the property with me and informed me about how to manage my fruit trees(orange, tangerine, lemon, lime, peach, asian pear, and apple), my specimen trees, my shrubs, and my palms. His easy to understand and follow advice turned my struggling fruits trees into beautiful healthy high producing trees. My King palms were also struggling and had a simple solution again which was easy to follow and they are now thriving. Overall you cannot go wrong with Joe and CTC. read more

My melaleuca tree was in great need of pruning and one root was growing along the front of the house. Considerate Tree Care thinned and shaped the tree so that it looks healthy and younger. They cut some roots and made sure no roots could get near the house by creating a barrier. They also trimmed a bush that was growing wildly through my chain-link fence and shaped a young tree in the front of the house. I am very pleased with the knowledgeable care shown to my trees and plants. I strongly recommend Joe and Considerate Tree Care. read more

Joe Jonas knows and loves trees. He respects their growth cycle, their structure and growth needs. He quotes a fair and reasonable price, arrives on time, preps the area thoroughly and leaves the work site clean and free of debris. He and his crew are professional and courteous and I will recommend Considerate Tree Care to my neighbors and friends with pleasure. read more