Certified Arborist

What is a certified arborist and why should we ask for certification when hiring a tree trimmer?

When you consider how long it takes trees ( even some shrubs ) to attain maturity, it just makes sense to give them the best care possible. Tree health is as important to a plant as human health is to a person! A certified arborist has studied all aspects of tree and plant care, has worked in the field, has successfully passed examinations pertaining to the subject and is actively engaged in continuing botanical education.

He is an expert in the practices of pruning...understanding well when, where or IF to lob off branches, twigs and limbs. He is cognizant of the esthetic outcome of his actions and strives to create not only a pleasant appearance but a result contributing to the tree's good health.

In our own garden, we often lob palm fronds, dead-wood on citrus and on native plants like creosote,indigo and a few others but we call upon the services of an arborist to take care of our other mature trees.

We have all seen bushes with "flat top" haircuts, lop-sided trees and other contorted plant shapes. When you do notice such things, one thing you can know for certain...it was NOT done by a certified arborist!