Riverstone’s Root Revival: How Kap Tree Service Brought Mango Yields Back and Tamed Towering Oaks
Living in Riverstone—West Davie’s gated oasis just off SW 154th Avenue— means enjoying broad lawns, mature mango groves, and those iconic live oaks that frame the neighborhood’s lakes. It also means combating South Florida’s relentless pests, hurricanes, and nutrient-hungry soils. That’s where Kap Tree Service comes in. As a Davie-based, ISA-certified team, we’ve logged dozens of hours inside Riverstone’s 33331 zip code—restoring fruit trees, securing sprawling oaks, and trimming palms to HOA specs—so homeowners can relax while their landscape thrives.
How We Rescued Riverstone’s Mango Trees (and Boosted Harvests 30 %)
A common Riverstone call-out is the “mango slump.” Yields drop, leaves yellow, and anthracnose spots creep across the fruit. Our four-step rehab program—soil testing, selective pruning, copper & micronutrient sprays, then quarterly deep-root feeding—has revived more than a dozen backyard mangoes along Stonebrook Circle and SW 42nd Ct. Homeowners now report basket-loads of large, scab-free fruit where they once tossed shriveled drupes.
“Kap Tree took my 15-year-old ‘Keitt’ from sickly to superstar—last summer we counted 213 mangoes!”
— María R., Riverstone resident since 2010
Taming the Giants: Oak Pruning & Canopy Clearance
Riverstone’s signature live oaks can top 60 ft and lean over tile roofs and paver driveways. Our arborists:
- Conduct Level 2 risk assessments with sonic tomography when limbs hang above structures.
- Install adjustable cabling to brace co-dominant trunks before storm season.
- Use reduction pruning (never topping) to lighten end-weights and restore natural form.
The result? Healthier oaks that pass the HOA’s 14-ft road-clearance rule and shrug off Broward’s 70 mph gusts.
Palm Perfection: Safe, HOA-Friendly Trimming
Queen and Foxtail palms flank most Riverstone driveways. We time our trims for late spring— after seed drop but before hurricane threats—to keep crowns tidy and reduce invasive whitefly habitat. All debris leaves the site the same day in our chipper—no brown “pencil-neck” palms, no mess left behind.
Landscape Upgrades: Privacy Hedges & Overgrowth Control
Beyond tree health, Kap Tree installs ficus, podocarpus, and hibiscus hedges that meet the community’s six-foot privacy guideline. Our chronic-overgrowth plan pairs growth regulators with seasonal shear visits, so your frontage stays neat without weekly battles against runaway shoots.
Need Help in 33331? We’re Minutes Away
Whether your mango leaves are curling, an oak limb is hovering over the pool cage, or you simply want a hedge that won’t take over the sidewalk, Kap Tree Service has local, licensed arborists ready to roll their bucket truck right back through Riverstone’s gate.
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Riverstone Tree-Care FAQs
How do I know if my mango tree needs professional care?
Watch for yellowing leaves, black anthracnose spots on fruit, and die-back at branch tips. If two or more signs appear—or harvest size drops by 20 %—it’s time to schedule a nutrient and disease assessment with Kap Tree Service.
When is the safest month to prune live oaks in Riverstone (33331)?
Late winter (February – early March) is ideal—after leaf drop but before spring sap flow. This timing reduces disease risk and lets oaks heal before hurricane season.
Do I need HOA approval for major tree work inside Riverstone?
Yes. Riverstone’s ARC form requires advance notice for removals and any pruning affecting the canopy line visible from the street. We supply the ISA certification and work specs your HOA board requests, speeding up approvals.
Does Kap Tree Service handle emergency storm cleanup in Davie?
Absolutely. Our 24/7 storm-response team dispatches bucket trucks and grapple loaders across Davie—including Riverstone—for safe limb removal and debris hauling within hours of a call.
