Back to Our Roots
What year was Arborscapes born?
2002
This tiny, plant-sucking insect gets its name from the delicate, lace-like pattern on its wings and thorax.
Lacebug
What does T.D.C. stand for?
Tie, dress, cinch.
This tree is known for its distinctive five-lobed leaves and vibrant red fall color, often called the “state tree of Massachusetts.”
Sugar Maple
This part of a tree’s trunk contains living cells and transports sugars made during photosynthesis to roots and growing tissues.
Phloem
Referring to the 'scapes' in Arborscapes. What other services did we used to provide?
Hardscaping, landscape design/install.
This shiny green beetle has been responsible for the death of millions of trees in North America since it was first detected in Michigan in 2002.
Emerald Ash Borer
Popular in logging, this notch type has a sloped top and a flat bottom, preserving more wood in the hinge and reducing stump height.
Humboldt
Known as a “living fossil,” this tree species has remained virtually unchanged for over 200 million years.
Ginkgo
These specialized cells in roots help increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption from soil.
Root hairs
Who was the first full time sales rep?
Jason Anderson
Don’t blame your garden tools—this fungal disease gets its name from the orange or reddish spores it leaves on leaves, not metal.
Rust
This term describes the resistance of a rope to breaking when under tension—an important factor when selecting gear for rigging or climbing.
Tensile strength
This native North American tree produces the largest edible fruit indigenous to the U.S., with a custard-like texture and tropical flavor.
Pawpaw
This hormone regulates a tree’s growth responses, including cell elongation and fruit development.
Auxin
What grade was Billy D in when he climbed his first tree with a chainsaw?
7th
The larvae of this tiny moth tunnel through the foliage of Arborvitae, leaving browned, dead tips that can make your evergreens look anything but evergreen.
Arborvitae Leaf Miner
This notch type is known for its 70° opening and flat bottom, offering the most control for directional felling.
Open face notch
Sometimes called “musclewood” because of its smooth, sinewy bark, this tough hardwood tree is often used for tool handles and furniture.
Hornbeam
The tiny openings on the underside of leaves that regulate gas exchange are called these.
Stomata
What was the first PHC service offered?
Guardian
Characterized by dark bands between leaf veins and leaf curling, this mysterious disease affecting trees is linked to a microscopic nematode.
Beech Leaf Disease
Introduced in the 1990s, this brand of rope was the first to feature 24 strands, offering increased flexibility and durability for arborists and climbers.
Samson
This rare North American tree, often mistaken for a cypress, features scale-like leaves arranged in opposite pairs and produces woody cones with decussate scales. It’s found mainly in the Appalachian Mountains and valued for its rot-resistant wood.
Atlantic White Cedar.
This polymer, found in the secondary cell walls of xylem cells, provides rigidity and resistance to decay.
Lignin