An Arborist "is a professional who possesses the technical competence through education and related experience to provide or supervise the management of trees and other woody plants in residential, commercial and public landscapes"

How an Arborist obtains expertise:
  • Formal Education
  • State Certification
  • On-site experience of 5 or more years
  • Training in the latest technology of tree care research and techniques

Before you hire an Arborist, ask these questions:

Q: Should all suckers be pruned off a tree ?
A: No, at most 50 - 60% of sucker growth can be removed at any one time without injury to the tree.

Q: What are the A300 standards and who wrote them ?
A: A300 standards are industry recognized tree pruning practices as established by the National Arborist Association.