arbor care

What arbor care does

Arbor Care, headquartered in Houston, is described in firmographics as a provider of certified arborist tree services including pruning, removal, fertilization, and emergency storm damage work. The broader aggregated data describes a substantially larger affiliated enterprise — operating as SavATree, LLC since 1980 — delivering tree, shrub, and lawn care services across 20+ U.S. states and 300+ cities through a network of regional branch offices (Bedford Hills NY, Tampa FL, Lakewood CO, Springfield VA, Westchester NY, Northbrook IL, Exeter RI, among others). The service portfolio spans tree pruning, cabling and bracing, removal and stump grinding, fertilization, disease treatment, integrated and organic lawn care, tick control, landscape design and maintenance, holiday lighting, and a patented DeerTech ultrasonic deer deterrent system marketed under the Three Circles Of Protection methodology.

The underlying capability rests on ISA Certified Arborist labor delivering science-based plant health care using proprietary tools and patented products; the firm holds ISA Gold Canopy Partner status. Technology components include proprietary DeerTech ultrasonic units, Arbor Kelp treatments, customized plant health care programs, and an online customer portal for account management. The company has expanded through acquisitions of regional operators — Lou Giroud Tree Service, Arborwell, Barrett's Tree Service, Lawns Unlimited, and Atlas Environmental Services — each retained as a wholly-owned brand within the umbrella.

The business model combines annual recurring subscription programs (residential tree, shrub, lawn and pest management; DeerTech 12-month auto-renewing leases) with project-based revenue (tree removal, stump grinding, emergency storm response, holiday lighting, consulting) and professional services (tree risk assessment, urban forest master planning, expert witness testimony). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with 60-day estimate validity and 50% deposits on major work; commercial customers (apartments, schools, HOAs, golf courses, hospitality, municipal, office parks, public gardens) are served via dedicated field sales. The go-to-market combines 300+ location-specific SEO pages, a resource center blog, social media, Google reviews (4.81 stars across 22,094 reviews), and customer referral programs — with on-site arborist consultations as the primary conversion mechanism.

Name

arbor care

Legal name

SavATree, LLC

Website

https://arborcarehouston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arbor Care (operating data describes SavATree, LLC) is a Houston-rooted, multi-state certified arborist services firm delivering tree, shrub, and lawn care — including pruning, removal, fertilization, deer control, and consulting — to residential homeowners, commercial property managers, and municipal clients across 20+ U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tree Care Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Landscaping Services (561730)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Care & Arborist Services (BPABADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Removal & Dismantling (HSAIADAB), Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD), Emergency Storm Damage Response & Hazard Mitigation (HSAIADAG)

Keywords

• Tree care services
• Arborist services
• Lawn care
• Tree pruning
• Landscape maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 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. Residential Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Services: Recurring service contracts for residential properties including tree pruning, fertilization, disease treatment, lawn care, pest management, and deer control. Services are delivered through annual programs with regular treatment schedules.
2. Commercial Landscape Solutions: Professional landscape maintenance and tree care services for commercial properties including apartments, schools, HOAs, golf courses, hospitality, municipal, and office parks. Billed through project-based or recurring service agreements.
3. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services including tree risk assessment, tree inventory, landscape appraisal, preservation planning, urban forest master planning, and expert witness testimony for construction and property management.
4. DeerTech Lease Program: 12-month lease agreements for the proprietary DeerTech ultrasonic deer deterrent system with automatic renewal. Includes installation, maintenance, and monitoring services.
5. Holiday Lighting Services: Custom holiday lighting installation services for residential and commercial properties, typically one-time project-based revenue.
6. One-Time Tree Care Projects: Tree and stump removal, emergency storm damage services, and major tree work billed as one-time projects. Terms require 50% deposit prior to commencement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arbor Care provides certified arborist tree services including pruning, removal, fertilization, and emergency storm damage work. The company delivers residential tree, shrub, and lawn care programs alongside commercial landscape solutions and consulting services (tree risk assessment, tree inventory, preservation planning, and urban forest master planning), supported by proprietary products such as the patented DeerTech deer deterrent system.

Product overview

SavATree is a comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care services company offering a unified portfolio of plant health care services. The company operates as a single integrated service brand (with related entities like Lou Giroud Tree Service, Arborwell, Barrett's Tree Service, Lawns Unlimited, and Atlas Environmental Services operating under the SavATree umbrella) providing residential, commercial, and municipal customers with ISA Certified Arborist-delivered services. The core offerings include tree care services (pruning, removal, disease treatment, fertilization), lawn care programs (integrated care, organic care, aeration, weed control), deer control solutions (including the patented DeerTech ultrasonic system), tick control, landscape design, holiday lighting, and consulting services. The consulting arm provides specialized services including tree risk assessment, tree inventory management, urban forest master planning, and expert witness services. The company emphasizes science-based solutions, proprietary tools, and patented products tailored to individual property needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DeerTech: Patented deer control service featuring ultrasonic technology and triple-layer repellent program (Three Circles Of Protection) for protecting landscapes from deer damage.
• Arbor Patrol Program

Products and services

• Tree Pruning Expert pruning services for the maintenance and health of residential and commercial trees.
• Tree Cabling & Bracing Structural support systems for weak or damaged trees to prevent failure.
• Tree & Stump Removal Complete tree removal services including stump grinding for residential and commercial properties.
• Emergency & Storm Damage Services Emergency response services for storm-damaged trees and hazardous conditions affecting residential and commercial properties.
• Tree & Shrub Fertilization Nutrient enrichment programs for trees and shrubs to promote healthy growth, typically delivered on a recurring treatment schedule.
• Tree Disease Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of tree diseases including Sudden Oak Death.
• Insect & Mite Management Targeted treatments for insects and mites affecting trees, shrubs, and lawns.
• Organic Care Organic and environmentally-friendly plant care programs for trees and shrubs.
• Integrated Lawn Care Comprehensive lawn care program combining multiple treatment approaches for residential and commercial lawns.
• Core Aeration Lawn aeration service to improve soil compaction and root health.
• Lawn Seeding Lawn establishment and overseeding services.
• Irrigation Service Irrigation system installation and maintenance services.
• Tick Control Programs Targeted tick population reduction and landscape protection services for residential properties.
• HomeShield Pest Barrier Perimeter pest control treatment for homes.
• Landscape Design & Maintenance Professional landscape design and ongoing maintenance services for residential and commercial properties.
• DeerTech Deer Repellent Program (Three Circles of Protection) Patented triple-layer deer deterrent program combining clear repellent treatments, ultrasonic technology, and winter deer deterrent solutions under the Three Circles Of Protection methodology, leased on 12-month terms.
• Deer Control - Clear Repellent Treatments Transparent deer repellent applications for landscape protection.
• Winter Deer Deterrent Seasonal deer damage prevention services for winter months.
• Holiday Lighting Custom holiday lighting installation services for residential and commercial properties.
• Consulting Services (Tree Risk Assessment, Inventory, Preservation, Urban Forest Master Planning, Expert Witness) Professional consulting services including tree risk assessment, tree inventory and management planning, tree and landscape appraisal, preservation planning and oversight, urban forest master planning, and expert witness testimony for construction, legal, and property management engagements.
• Commercial Landscape Solutions Professional landscape maintenance and tree care services for commercial properties including apartments and multifamily units, schools and colleges, condos and HOAs, golf and country clubs, hospitality, municipal and government properties, office parks, and public gardens and arboreta.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 150,000 homeowners annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• National Science FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership supporting scientific research and education in environmental sustainability. SavATree's core green values and dedication to environmental stewardship are reflected in partnerships with scientific organizations.
• Sustainable Urban Forests CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting urban forestry initiatives and sustainable urban forest management practices. Reflects company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
• United States Forest ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with federal forest management agency supporting urban and community forestry programs and initiatives.
• Tree Care Industry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership supporting professional standards and best practices in tree care industry.
• New York Department of Environmental ConservationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership supporting environmental conservation and tree care initiatives in New York.
• Virginia Department of Conservation and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership supporting conservation and recreational area tree care and environmental initiatives.
• Urban Waters Federal PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership supporting urban waterway restoration and environmental stewardship in urban communities.
• TREE FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter program membership supporting tree research and education initiatives through the TREE Fund supporter program.
• Millennium ReserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting sustainable landscape and environmental initiatives in the Millennium Reserve region.
• Lou Giroud Tree Service, LLCminorOthersAcquired tree service company operating as part of the SavATree family of brands. Listed in terms and conditions as related DBA.
• Arborwell, LLCminorOthersAcquired arboriculture company operating as part of the SavATree family of brands.
• Barrett's Tree Service, Inc.minorOthersAcquired tree service company operating as part of the SavATree family of brands.
• Lawns Unlimited, LTDminorOthersAcquired lawn care company operating as part of the SavATree family of brands.
• Atlas Environmental Services, LLCminorOthersAcquired environmental services company operating as part of the SavATree family of brands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Yellowstone Landscape: Commercial landscape services company serving the Southeast U.S. with maintenance, tree care, and irrigation for HOAs, multifamily, and corporate properties. Comparable commercial tree/landscape maintenance focus in a different geography.
• Ruppert Landscape: Commercial landscape management and tree care provider in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast serving HOAs, municipalities, and corporate campuses. Overlapping commercial tree-care capability and customer segments.

Direct peers

• Monster Tree Service: Nationally franchised tree service company delivering residential and commercial tree removal, pruning, and emergency storm response across multiple U.S. markets. Closely comparable local-service model with multi-state growth ambitions.
• SavATree: National certified-arborist tree, shrub, and lawn care company offering pruning, removal, fertilization, plant health care, deer control, and consulting across 20+ states. Directly comparable service mix, customer segments, and credentialed-arborist GTM motion to Arbor Care.
• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC: Large diversified tree-care and vegetation-management company best known for utility line clearance, with residential and commercial tree-care operations. Comparable in core tree-care capabilities but skewed toward utility customers.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: Premier scientific tree and shrub care company (founded 1907) operating across the eastern U.S. with ISA-certified arborists delivering pruning, removal, plant health care, and consulting services. Closest direct peer in arborist-led residential and commercial service delivery.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Largest employee-owned tree care company in North America, providing residential, commercial, and utility tree services including pruning, removal, plant health care, and consulting. Broad incumbent with deeply overlapping capabilities to Arbor Care.

Broad incumbents

• TruGreen: Largest U.S. lawn care company offering fertilization, weed/pest control, and select tree and shrub services to residential customers through a national branch network. Broader incumbent with partial overlap in tree and shrub care.

Emerging players

• The Grounds Guys: Nationally franchised residential and commercial landscape and lawn-care brand offering tree and shrub services alongside lawn maintenance. Comparable local-service delivery model with franchise-driven footprint.
• Lawn Doctor: Franchise-based lawn, tree, and shrub care company offering fertilization, pest control, and tree/shrub services to residential customers across the U.S. Adjacent peer with overlapping tree and shrub care capabilities.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/naturestrees
• Facebookfacebook.com/SavATreeHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savatree
• Instagraminstagram.com/savatree_official

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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