What Trees Inc. does

Trees Inc. is a privately held tree care services company founded in 2020 and headquartered at 13328 Hadley Street, Whittier, California, serving residential property owners and, to a lesser extent, development and construction firms across Southern California. The company delivers an integrated arborist portfolio that includes tree trimming and pruning, removal, stump removal and grinding, fertilization and plant health care, tree mapping, emergency response, large tree transportation and planting, cabling and bracing, and ISA Certified Arborist diagnostics. Field operations are staffed by ISA Certified Arborists using an organic-first treatment approach, with the Arborjet closed-injection system used to keep conventional chemical treatments contained within the tree rather than broadcast into the surrounding environment. The firm also operates the Trees Inc. Mulch Difference green-waste recycling program, converting removed material into organic mulch used for weed suppression, fertilization, and soil moisture retention.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue generated through direct-to-customer engagement: free consultations and quotes are offered via the company website (thetreesinc.com), email ([email protected]), and phone ((844) 873-3462), with no disclosed pricing structure, channel partners, franchise network, or marketplace listing. Operating scope is explicitly regional, limited to Southern California, which the company characterizes as one of the largest urban forests in the United States given drought, aging canopy, and rapid population growth; hours are Monday–Friday 7am–5pm with weekend closure, consistent with a single-yard, locally-focused operator rather than a multi-region platform.

Key technical and credential differentiators include ISA Certified Arborist expertise, ANSI-standard cabling and bracing, the Arborjet chemical-injection safety architecture, an organic-treatment-first Plant Health Care methodology, and a multi-year Tree Mapping inventory capability for urban forest management. However, the source data discloses no software platform, no patents, no AI/ML capabilities, no external capital raised, no named enterprise customers, no headcount figures, and no M&A, partnership, or leadership-change activity; the company is operating as a bootstrapped, single-location service business with a broad service breadth but limited public operational footprint.

Name

Trees Inc.

Legal name

Trees Inc.

Website

https://thetreesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Trees Inc. is a private Southern California tree care services company delivering trimming, removal, stump services, plant health care, emergency response, and urban forestry management to residential property owners and development sites via ISA Certified Arborists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arborist and Tree Care Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Pruning & Crown Management (HSAIADAA), Tree Removal & Dismantling (HSAIADAB), Tree Preservation & Construction Site Tree Protection (HSAIADAL)

Keywords

• Tree care services
• Arborist consulting
• Urban forestry management
• Plant health care
• Tree removal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Whittier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tree Care Services: Service-based revenue from residential and commercial tree care including trimming, pruning, removal, stump grinding, fertilization, emergency services, and planting. Revenue is generated through project-based service fees with free consultations to attract customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Trees Inc. provides professional tree care and urban forestry services for residential and commercial properties in Southern California. Its offerings include tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, stump removal and grinding, organic fertilization and plant health care, large tree transportation and planting, ISA-certified arborist diagnostics, tree mapping, emergency storm response, and structural cabling and bracing. A related green waste recycling program converts removed material into organic mulch, weed suppressant, and natural fertilizer.

Product overview

Trees Inc. is a tree services company offering a comprehensive suite of arborist services for residential and commercial properties in Southern California. The core service portfolio includes tree trimming and pruning, tree removal, stump removal and grinding, fertilization and plant health care, tree mapping, emergency services, large tree transportation and planting, and ISA-certified arborist diagnostics. The company also provides tree cabling and bracing services performed to ANSI standards. A distinctive offering is the Trees Inc. Mulch Difference program, which recycles green waste into organic mulch products for weed suppression, natural fertilization, and soil moisture retention. The company serves the greater Los Angeles area including Whittier, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Trimming and Pruning Professional trimming and pruning performed by Certified Arborists to support tree health, structural integrity, safety, and long-term property value for residential and commercial property owners.
• Tree Removal Safe removal of dead, dying, or hazardous trees for property owners, developers, and construction sites, addressing safety concerns, construction needs, and tree death using industry-standard safety practices.
• Stump Removal Complete stump extraction including exposed roots using specialized equipment to eliminate unsightly stumps, reduce insect activity, mitigate unwanted growth, and prepare areas for future landscaping.
• Stump Grinding Grinding of stumps and running roots in residential and commercial landscapes to remove eyesores, mitigate new growth, and create room for future landscaping work.
• Fertilization and Plant Health Care Organic and eco-friendly plant health care treatments for trees, with conventional treatments delivered via the Arborjet injection system that keeps applications contained within the tree rather than broadcast into the environment.
• Tree Mapping Strategic urban forest inventory management service that tracks total tree counts, identifies trimming schedules and frequency, identifies future planting opportunities, calculates tree budgets, and provides continuous year-over-year updates on forestry activities.
• Emergency Tree Services 24/7 emergency tree care with a certified arborist on call to handle storm damage, fallen trees, and other urgent tree situations for property owners across Southern California.
• Large Tree Transportation Transplanting existing trees from development sites or inconvenient locations to preserve the urban forest and support tree preservation during construction projects.
• Large Tree Planting Urban reforestation services that plant large trees in Southern California urban forest areas to expand and renew the canopy.
• ISA Certified Arborist Services Diagnostic and consulting services provided by ISA Certified Arborists to identify tree health issues and develop ongoing Plant Health Care Plans for residential and commercial properties.
• Tree Cabling and Bracing Structural support installation for trees performed in accordance with ANSI industry standards to reinforce weak limbs or trunks and reduce the risk of failure.
• Trees Inc. Mulch Products Organic mulch products derived from the company's green waste recycling program that provide weed suppression, natural fertilization, and soil moisture retention for property owners.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Asplundh Tree Expert Company: Major utility vegetation management and tree care provider with deep presence in California. Comparable arborist capability and large operational footprint, but largely focused on utility line clearance versus Trees Inc.'s residential/commercial property focus.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: National tree care services company offering pruning, removal, plant health care, and consulting through ISA-certified arborists. Overlaps heavily with Trees Inc.'s core arborist services but operates as a broad incumbent with regional offices across the US.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Large, established North American provider of tree care, urban forestry, and utility vegetation management services with ISA-certified arborists. Comparable in service mix (trimming, removal, plant health care) but operates at national scale versus Trees Inc.'s regional focus.
• Yellowstone Landscape: Regional commercial landscape and tree care provider with services including pruning, removal, and plant health care. Overlaps with Trees Inc.'s commercial tree care work but bundled within a wider grounds maintenance offering.
• BrightView Tree Care Services: Large commercial landscape services company with a dedicated tree care division serving commercial and municipal clients. Comparable in tree care services but operates as part of a broader landscaping portfolio at national scale.

Others

• Arbor Day Foundation: Nonprofit focused on tree planting and urban forestry education. Not a direct competitor but thematically aligned with Trees Inc.'s urban reforestation and tree planting services, and a potential partnership channel for community planting programs.

Regional players

• Coastal Tree Care: Regional arborist services company offering pruning, removal, and plant health care. Comparable service offering to Trees Inc., particularly in coastal California markets; serves as a regional benchmark for pricing and service scope.

Direct peers

• SavATree: Regional tree, shrub, and lawn care company with certified arborists offering plant health care, pruning, removal, and consulting. Directly comparable service portfolio and credentialed-arborist model, operating across multiple US regions including the West Coast.
• West Coast Arborists, Inc. Southern California-based arborist services company providing tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, and urban forest management for municipalities and commercial clients. Directly comparable as a regional arborist competitor operating in the same SoCal urban forest market.

Emerging players

• Monster Tree Service: Franchise-based tree service brand expanding across the US with trimming, removal, and plant health care offerings. Comparable residential/commercial service mix; franchise model is a different GTM but competes for the same end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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