Almstead Tree

What Almstead Tree does

Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Company is a privately held, family-owned arboriculture and landscape services firm founded in 1964 by Richard E. Almstead and headquartered at 58 Beechwood Avenue in New Rochelle, New York. The company delivers integrated tree, shrub, and lawn care to residential, commercial, and municipal customers across the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tri-state area via four regional branch offices (New Rochelle NY, Hawthorne NY, Stamford CT, North Haledon NJ) and a dedicated mulch/compost production facility in Ghent NY.

Its service portfolio spans six core divisions: tree care (pruning, removal, cabling/bracing, lightning protection, transplanting), Plant Health Care (PHC) programs with recurring monitoring and assigned technicians, lawn care under three tiers (Organic Based, Pure Organic, Traditional), organic care using proprietary compost teas and Air Spade soil aeration, consulting (tree risk assessment, mature tree preservation, construction care), and mulch/compost manufacturing. Specialized equipment and methods underpin delivery: Air Spade for non-destructive root work, Resistograph drilling for internal decay detection, Komptech Crambo 6000 grinders for wood recycling, and on-site soil analysis paired with custom-brewed compost teas.

Revenue mechanics blend one-time project work (pruning, removal, stump grinding, pest applications) with recurring PHC monitoring contracts and lawn care subscriptions; horizontal segments include residential homeowners and commercial properties, while verticals target municipalities, schools, golf courses/country clubs, and co-op/condominium boards. Go-to-market is field-based: certified arborists conduct on-site consultations and deliver services directly at customer properties. The firm carries TCIA accreditation, ISA and TRAQ-certified staff, state licensing in NY/NJ/CT, and NOFA organic land care credentials. Subsidiaries include Almstead Propane (gas sales out of New Rochelle) and Almstead Nursery & Mulch (Ghent production).

Name

Almstead Tree

Legal name

Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Company

Website

https://almstead.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Almstead Tree is a privately held, family-owned arboriculture and landscape services firm founded in 1964, delivering tree, shrub, and lawn care to residential, commercial, and municipal customers across the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area via four branch offices and a dedicated mulch/compost production facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tree Care and Arboriculture Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Care & Arborist Services (IMAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD), Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD), Arborist Consulting, Tree Risk Assessments & Appraisals (HSAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Tree care services
• Arboriculture services
• Plant health care
• Lawn care programs
• Organic landscape care

Headquarters

HQ city

New Rochelle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tree Care Services: Recurring and one-time revenue from tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and cavity/wound repair services performed by certified arborists.
2. Plant Health Care (PHC) Programs: Year-round preventive care and monitoring programs with pre-scheduled treatments, early detection, and ongoing scouting visits. Provides recurring revenue through contractual monitoring programs.
3. Lawn Care Services: Comprehensive lawn care including core aeration, overseeding, top dressing, soil analysis, and fertilization under three programs: Organic Based, Pure Organic, and Traditional. Can be standalone or bundled with PHC.
4. Mulch and Compost Products: Manufacturing and sale of premium mulch (naturally aged brown, organically dyed red, dark brown, black) and organic compost. Also includes playground mulch and recycling container services. Revenue from product sales, delivery, and installation.
5. Consulting Services: Professional consulting including tree risk assessment, mature tree preservation, construction care, soil analysis, irrigation review, tree inventory and GIS labeling, tree value appraisal, and training seminars.
6. Pest Control Services: Tick, mosquito, and deer control services including both traditional and organic treatment options (Cedar Cure for organic tick control). Revenue from per-treatment applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Almstead Tree is a full-service arboriculture and lawn care firm providing tree care (pruning, removal, cabling, lightning protection, transplanting), Plant Health Care (PHC) monitoring programs, lawn care (Organic Based, Pure Organic, Traditional), organic land care with compost teas and Air Spade technology, professional consulting (risk assessment, mature tree preservation, construction care), and mulch/compost manufacturing and delivery. Services are delivered by ISA-certified arborists across four regional branch offices in NY, NJ, and CT, with tailored offerings for residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional clients.

Product overview

Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Company is a family-owned tree and landscape care company founded in 1964, operating as a full-service arboriculture and lawn care firm with four regional offices. The company offers an integrated portfolio of products and services organized into six core divisions: Tree Care Services (including Custom Tree Pruning, Tree & Stump Removal, Specimen Planting, Cabling and Bracing, Lightning Protection, and Transplanting), Plant Health Care (PHC) Program with Monitoring, Insect Controls, Disease Control, and Soil and Root Care sub-products, Lawn Care Services with three program tiers (Organic Based, Pure Organic, and Traditional) plus Core Aeration, Overseeding, Top Dressing, and Soil Analysis, Organic Care Program featuring Compost Teas, Air Spading, and Organic Pest Control, Consulting Services including Mature Tree Preservation, Tree Risk Assessment, and Construction Care, and Mulch & Compost manufacturing. Additional services include Tick/Mosquito/Deer Control, Commercial Care for schools, municipalities, golf courses, and residential communities, and Estate Management programs. All services are delivered by ISA-certified arborists trained in TCIA standards with organic and traditional treatment options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Care Services Comprehensive tree care including pruning, removal, stump grinding, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, transplanting, specimen planting, and cavity/wound repair performed by ISA-certified arborists following ANSI A300 standards. Available to residential, commercial, and municipal clients across the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area.
• Plant Health Care (PHC) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• A single tree provides $73 worth of air conditioning, $75 worth of erosion control, $75 worth of wildlife shelter, and $50 worth of air pollution reduction (American Forestry Association study). Compounding at 5% interest results in a tree value of $57,151 over 50 years.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)coreOthersISA is the leading organization that certifies arborists in the United States. Almstead's arborists hold ISA certifications including Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Most of Almstead's arborists are ISA certified.
• Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)coreOthersTCIA is the primary industry association for tree care companies. Almstead is TCIA accredited and adheres rigorously to all their guidelines for best practices. Most of Almstead's arborists have been individually certified through the Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) program.
• Northeast Organic Farmers Association (NOFA)minorOthersNOFA provides organic land care accreditation. Almstead has staff members who are NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals, and the company uses OMRI-compliant products and NOFA-approved organic products in their programs.
• American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)minorOthersASCA confers the Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) designation. Almstead arborists are trained in consulting arboriculture methods and some hold related credentials. The company offers professional consulting services that align with ASCA standards.
• Cornell University / Cornell Cooperative ExtensionminorOthersFounder Richard Almstead studied arboriculture at Cornell University. CEO Ken Almstead serves or has served on the Horticultural Chairman position at Cornell Cooperative Extension.
• New York Botanical GardensminorOthersFounder Richard E. Almstead studied arboriculture at the New York Botanical Gardens as part of his professional development in the 1960s.
• Friends of Lasdon Park & ArboretumminorOthersPatrick McVey, certified arborist at the Hawthorne branch, is a member of the Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum, demonstrating community involvement in Westchester County.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Yellowstone Landscape: Yellowstone Landscape is a regional commercial landscape maintenance provider in the Southeast US with full-service grounds care, tree and shrub management. It is comparable to Almstead on commercial service delivery model but does not directly compete geographically in the Northeast.
• Mariani Landscape: Mariani Landscape is a regional high-end landscape services firm in the Midwest serving luxury residential and commercial clients with similar premium positioning to Almstead. Comparable in service philosophy (high-touch, certified professionals) but operating in a different geography.
• Spring-Green Lawn Care: Spring-Green is a US lawn care franchise network offering fertilization, weed and pest control, and tree and shrub services. It overlaps with Almstead's lawn care and basic tree/shrub offerings but operates through a franchise model at different scale and with less arborist specialization.

Direct peers

• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree Expert Company is the largest employee-owned tree care firm in North America, offering residential and commercial tree care, PHC, consulting, and utility vegetation management. It competes directly with Almstead on the commercial and municipal side with substantially greater scale.
• SavATree: SavATree is a full-service tree, shrub, and lawn care company serving the Northeast US with PHC monitoring, organic care, consulting, and residential/commercial accounts — the closest direct comparable to Almstead's service mix and customer base. PE-backed by Oaktree Capital, it operates at significantly larger scale.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is one of the largest scientific tree care companies in the world with ISA-certified arborists, plant health care, consulting, and residential/commercial/municipal service lines. It directly competes with Almstead across nearly every service category, with national branch coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Asplundh is the dominant utility line clearance and vegetation management firm with broader capabilities than Almstead. It overlaps on the commercial/utility side of the arborist market but does not specialize in residential or high-end PHC services where Almstead focuses.
• TruGreen: TruGreen is the largest US residential lawn care company with a national franchise model focused on fertilization, weed control, and pest management. It directly overlaps with Almstead's lawn care programs but does not offer the arborist/tree care and PHC depth that Almstead provides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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