Expert Tree Care Across the Western Cape & Beyond
From PSHB (Shot Hole Borer) treatment to certified arborist reports, tree health programmes and professional pruning — RVZ delivers expert arboricultural services to residential estates, commercial properties, municipalities and developers.
Complete Arboricultural Services
Whether you need a certified report for development approval, treatment for an invasive beetle, or professional pruning for estate management — we have you covered.
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB)
Expert identification, assessment, monitoring, treatment and long-term management plans for PSHB infestations on estates and commercial properties across the Western Cape.
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Arborist Reports & Tree Assessments
Certified arborist reports for development, municipal applications, risk assessments, litigation, insurance claims and tree inventories. Accepted by all major municipalities.
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Tree Health Care & Treatment
Deep root feeding, fertilisation, disease treatment (aphids, powdery mildew, fungal infections), soil improvement, mulching and root zone treatments to restore and preserve tree health.
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Tree Pruning & Maintenance
Crown thinning, deadwooding, structural pruning, formative pruning and ongoing maintenance programmes for residential, commercial and estate properties throughout the Cape.
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RVZ Consulting and Contracting Arborists is a team of qualified, certified professionals delivering expert arboricultural services across the Western Cape and beyond. With deep expertise in the PSHB crisis affecting South African trees, and a comprehensive range of consulting and contracting services, we are the arborist of choice for property owners, developers, municipalities and estate managers.
- Certified consulting and contracting arborists
- PSHB identification, treatment & management specialists
- Arborist reports accepted by all SA municipalities
- Expert witness and litigation support
- Estate and commercial tree management programmes
- Nationally active — Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
- International operations in Mozambique
Is Your Property at Risk from Shot Hole Borer?
The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) is one of the most serious tree threats South Africa has faced. It attacks over 300 tree species, with oaks, willows, planes and box elders being highly susceptible. Properties across the Cape Winelands and greater Cape Town are at significant risk.
RVZ arborists are trained PSHB specialists who can assess your trees, implement treatment protocols and develop long-term management plans to protect your property's tree population.
- PSHB identification & confirmation
- Tree-by-tree risk assessment
- Treatment & management plans
- Ongoing monitoring programmes
- Estate-wide PSHB management
Who We Work With
Our services span the full range of property types and professional sectors.
Residential Estates
Private home owners and security estates seeking professional tree care, PSHB management and certified reports.
Developers & Architects
Tree impact assessments, development tree reports, tree protection plans and construction phase monitoring.
Municipal & Government
Municipal tree reports, public realm tree inventories, risk assessments and heritage tree assessments.
Legal & Insurance
Expert witness arborist reports, litigation support, storm damage assessments and insurance tree reports.
Wine Estates & Farms
Estate tree management programmes, PSHB treatment on vulnerable vineyards and ornamental trees.
Commercial Properties
Commercial arborist reports, routine maintenance programmes and emergency tree services.
Schools & Institutions
Tree risk assessments, safety audits and maintenance programmes for educational and institutional properties.
Engineers & Contractors
Root mapping, infrastructure impact assessments and construction-phase tree protection.
Western Cape Service Areas
We operate throughout the Western Cape and nationally. Select your area for local arborist services.
We also operate in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Hermanus and Mozambique. View all service areas →
Professional Arborists in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PSHB, arborist reports and our services.
PSHB (Euwallacea fornicatus) is an invasive ambrosia beetle from Southeast Asia that bores into tree bark and introduces a fatal Fusarium fungus. It is extensively established in the Western Cape, particularly in Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Franschhoek and surrounding areas, and poses a serious threat to oaks, plane trees, willows, maples and many other species.
Yes. Most municipalities, including the City of Cape Town and Stellenbosch Municipality, require a certified arborist report before granting approval for tree removal, significant pruning, or development work within the drip line of trees. RVZ provides legally compliant arborist reports accepted by all major municipalities and planning authorities.
Our primary areas of operation are Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Franschhoek, Paarl, Cape Town's Northern Suburbs (Durbanville, Bellville, Brackenfell), Southern Suburbs (Constantia, Newlands, Claremont, Tokai) and the Atlantic Seaboard (Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Sea Point). We also operate nationally in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Hermanus and Mozambique.
Yes. RVZ employs qualified consulting and contracting arborists with recognised certifications. Our reports and assessments are prepared in accordance with South African and international arboricultural standards and are accepted for municipal, legal and insurance purposes.
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