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The Davey Tree Expert Company is a North American, employee-owned provider of science-based tree care, horticultural and environmental services, founded in 1880.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company was founded in 1880 by John Davey, known as the "Father of Tree Surgery," and has grown into one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America. Employee-owned since 1979, it operates throughout North America and is described as Ohio's largest employee-owned company. Its services span residential and commercial tree care, lawn care, utility vegetation management, asset management consulting and environmental solutions.

History

The Davey Tree Expert Company was founded in 1880 by John Davey, known as the "Father of Tree Surgery," who developed the concept that the health of a tree could be maintained like that of a human. The company has grown from that idea into one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America and has set industry standards for tree care. It has been employee-owned since 1979. In 2022, crews broke ground at the new Davey SEED (Science, Employee Education and Development) Campus, a 190+ acre property across the street from the corporate headquarters. In 2023, significant upgrades were completed at Davey's corporate headquarters in Kent, Ohio, including a 38,400 square-foot third wing and renovations within the original two wings. In 2024, Davey celebrated 45 years of employee-ownership, employed 12,000+ employees across North America with total annual revenue of more than $1.6 billion, and announced the opening of its biochar facility in East Dundee, Illinois. The Davey SEED Campus is projected to open in 2025.

Products and positioning

Science-based expertise and service across North America, with a commitment to scientifically-based horticultural and environmental services and outstanding client service.

  • Residential services

    Tree health inspection & treatment, tree removal, tree trimming & pruning, tree planting & transplanting, tree & shrub fertilization, storm prep & support systems for trees, and lawn care services.

  • Commercial services

    Commercial grounds maintenance, water management, landscape enhancements, commercial tree care solutions, commercial snow removal, and golf course solutions.

  • Utility solutions

    Vegetation management consulting, asset management consulting, utility environmental solutions, and utility line clearance.

Recent events

  • Reported

    Seacoast Tree Care announces sale of utility division to Davey Tree[5]

    Seacoast Tree Care announced the sale of its utility line crew division to The Davey Tree Expert Company for an undisclosed amount.

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