Observatory is one of Cape Town’s oldest and most distinctive suburbs, known for its bohemian character, narrow Victorian-era streets and small garden stands packed close to Groote Schuur Hospital and the railway line. Garden space is limited, so trees here tend to be individually significant rather than part of a larger stand.
The narrow streets and tightly packed properties mean access planning matters more in Observatory than almost anywhere else we work, and we take particular care with removals close to neighbouring walls and buildings. A single mature tree in an Observatory garden often does a lot of work, shade, privacy, character, so we’re careful to weigh removal decisions against what a property would lose.
Older Victorian properties here sometimes have trees that have grown into awkward positions relative to boundary walls and outbuildings over many decades, which calls for more careful rigging than a typical open garden.
Given the tight access typical of Observatory, a proper on-site assessment matters even more here, which is exactly what we offer, free and with no obligation.