Tree Care in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge is a national leader in urban tree care, having established one of the country's earliest comprehensive tree preservation ordinances to protect and expand its tree canopy.

The city's Forestry Department strengthens this commitment by planting approximately 1,000 diverse trees each year, while strong community participation supports tree planting and preservation on both public and private land. Cambridge has also embraced innovative approaches, including the Miyawaki forest method to create dense, biodiverse urban forests with community involvement.

Complementing these efforts is the city's rich historical connection to George Washington and the iconic American Elm as well other historic trees. With extensive knowledge and experience in tree preservation and local ordinances and permit requirements, Barrett Tree East's staff of arborists work in Cambridge on a daily basis and are committed to partnering with Cambridge residents to further the city's legacy as a steward of urban trees. Our work is on display daily in Cambridge's public spaces and private historic properties.

Tree Care & Preservation:

If you are reading this, you love your trees and you want to do everything you can to help them survive and thrive. From routine maintenance to long-term preservation, our ISA and Massachusetts Certified Arborists develop proactive solutions tailored to your property. Our proactive approach focuses on identifying problems early and protecting your long-term investment.

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Lawn Care:

Your lawn is a centerpiece of your outdoor living space and a place where you likely spend a lot of time. You want it to be lush, green, and beautiful. Invest in building healthy soil and grass density, as well as responsible weed and pest control, and you can keep your lawn in premium shape.

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Plant Health Care:

The ornamental trees and shrubs around your home enhance your landscape and make your property feel complete. That’s why you don’t want them to succumb to problems that could have been prevented. Our proactive Plant Health Care programs address harmful insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and soil health, to keep your plants in optimal health.

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Tree Pruning & Trimming:

Professional pruning helps both maintain the health and longevity of your trees and shrubs and remove potential hazards and conflicts with your home and outdoor space. Removing dead, dying, or diseased limbs can improve the overall structure, appearance, and health of these beloved assets. Our Certified Arborists take a meticulous approach to every tree, helping to preserve their natural beauty.

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Tree Removal:

When trees reach the end of their lifecycle or become a hazard, it is time to safely remove them from your property. It’s important to work with a tree removal service that prioritizes safety and makes the process as stress-free as possible for you. Our experienced crews remove trees safely and efficiently while minimizing disruption to your property.

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Tree Planting:

Investing in new trees is a great way to add value to your property and neighborhood while enhancing the beauty, shade, privacy, and overall enjoyment of your space. We’ll help you choose the right species and size, then source it and install it properly, so that you can gain all of the benefits.

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Experienced

500 +

Years of collective industry experience on staff. We live and work in the communities we serve, with a deep understanding of what’s unique to Greater Boston’s trees, lawns and landscapes.

Qualified

225 +

Professional credentials held. An exceptional depth of certified arborists, licensed professionals and highly qualified specialists. TCIA Accredited. Expertise and judgment focused on the long-term success of your landscape.

Employee-Owned

100 %

The people caring for your property own the company. Personally invested in the quality of our work and your experience.

How do you decide what my property actually needs?

We start by listening and understanding what’s important to you. Caring for a property works best as a partnership. There isn't a standard program that's right for every property.

We look at the landscape as a whole, not just visible symptoms. Trees, shrubs and lawns don't grow independently. They share soil, water, nutrients, sunlight and growing space. Site conditions, soils, construction impacts, pests, disease and how you use the property all influence what makes sense.

What does “Local Care you can Trust” mean?

Greater Boston is where we live and work. Our team understands the trees, landscapes, soils, pests and growing conditions unique to the communities we serve.

Trust comes from knowing the people caring for your property are qualified, invested in the outcome and willing to give you a straightforward recommendation, even when the answer is to do less.

What makes good pruning different from simply cutting branches?

Good pruning starts with an objective and a prescription to achieve it. The right approach depends on the particular tree or plant, its age, structure, condition and what we're trying to accomplish. That may mean improving structure, reducing risk, providing clearance or preserving the character of a mature tree.

How do I choose the right trees for my property?

Think about what features you are looking for in a new tree: Is it shade? privacy screen? aesthetic features such as flowers or colorful fall foliage? Consider these factors and then give your arborist a call. We can help you guide you to a tree (or trees) that fit your property and your budget.

What is a Certified Arborist and why should I care?

Certification provides a professional foundation. A Certified Arborist has demonstrated professional knowledge and experience in arboriculture and must maintain that credential through continuing education. At BTSE, we build on that through continued education, field experience and specialists across arboriculture, plant health, safety, lawn care and related disciplines.

For our clients, that means the people making recommendations and carrying out the work have both professional knowledge and the expertise of a larger team behind them.

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From routine tree care and complex tree concerns to lawn care solutions, we'll help you protect your property with honest recommendations and proactive solutions.

Our Cambridge, MA Services

Tree Care & Preservation:

Lawn Care:

Plant Health Care:

Tree Pruning & Trimming:

Tree Removal:

Tree Planting:

Experienced

500 +

Qualified

225 +

Employee-Owned

100 %

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FAQ's

How do you decide what my property actually needs?

What does “Local Care you can Trust” mean?

What makes good pruning different from simply cutting branches?

How do I choose the right trees for my property?

What is a Certified Arborist and why should I care?

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