Landscaping in 90274 and 90275 isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about compliance, geology, and community heritage. At North County Trees, we don't just supply inventory; we provide a curated roadmap for the Peninsula’s unique needs.

We specialize in the five pillars of Peninsula horticulture.

View Preservation Mastery (RPV Chapter 17.96)

In Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates, a tree is often viewed as a "view obstruction" first. We specialize in the 16-foot threshold, ensuring your privacy doesn't lead to a View Restoration Permit dispute.

• The Strategy: We curate "View-Safe" architectural specimens like Little Ollie Dwarf Olives and Rhaphiolepis 'Clara' that provide structural beauty while remaining genetically predisposed to stay below critical sightlines.

Art Jury & Heritage Aesthetics (PVHA Compliance)

Palos Verdes Estates (90274) requires a specific Mediterranean-Pastoral aesthetic rooted in the Olmsted Brothers' 1923 vision.

• The Strategy: We stock "Heritage-Compatible" species like Italian Cypress, Iceberg Roses, and Green Beauty Boxwoods. Our inventory is selected to pass Art Jury review by honoring the historic European-coastal character of the neighborhood.

Fire-Smart Defense (VHFHSZ Compliance)

The Peninsula is a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Your plant choice is now a factor in homeowners insurance eligibility and "Fuel Modification" inspections.

• The Strategy: We prioritize "Zone A" (0-30ft) compliant plants—high-moisture, low-sap species like Carissa 'Boxwood Beauty' and Hesperaloe. We help you build a "Green Shield" that resists ignition without sacrificing a lush aesthetic.

Soil Science: The "Palos Verdes Adobe" Specialist

The heavy, expansive clay and Altamira Shale of the Hill are notorious for poor drainage and root rot (Phytophthora).

• The Strategy: We select rootstocks that can penetrate dense clay and survive the "shrink-swell" cycle of Peninsula soil. From Podocarpus to Native Toyon, our plants are hardened for the specific geological pressures of the Peninsula’s marine terraces.

Water Resilience: The "Peninsula Paradox"

Effective water management in 90274/90275 requires balancing the high cost of local utilities with the need to keep plants hydrated enough to remain fire-resistant.

• The Strategy: We implement a "Lush-but-Lean" philosophy. By utilizing the Peninsula’s unique marine layer (coastal fog) and selecting drought-tolerant powerhouse species like Lomandra 'Breeze', we create landscapes that look vibrant and "high-water" while reducing actual consumption by up to 70%.