Montecito · Santa Barbara · Santa Ynez · Ojai

Tree pruning and removal on the South Coast since 1965.

Founded by Duke McPherson. Owned and run since 2000 by Malcolm Stevens and Adam Clarke, the two he trained.

Since 1965Founded by Duke McPherson

Owner-runMalcolm Stevens & Adam Clarke

LicensedCalifornia CSLB #857116

InsuredFully insured and bonded

What we do

Tree work, done safely and done right.

Every property and every tree is different. We look at the job, then put together the approach that gets it done safely and efficiently.

Thoughtful pruning for structure, clearance and the long-term health of the tree.

Keeping growth in check around homes, roofs, views and driveways.

Careful removal of trees that are dead, dangerous or in the wrong place.

Our history

The McPherson name has been on trees along this coast for six decades. The owners learned the trade from the man who started it.

1965
Duke McPherson founds McPherson Tree in Santa Barbara.
The Duke years
Malcolm Stevens and Adam Clarke train under Duke, learning the trade on the job.
January 2000
Malcolm and Adam buy McPherson Tree and carry it forward as owners.
Today
Still owner-run, by the two people Duke trained.