Boutte Tree

Family-owned since 2003, Boutte Tree provides expert and eco-conscious tree care throughout Atlanta. We put people first and trees a very close second.

Our ISA-certified arborists help your trees and the city’s canopy thrive. At Boutte Tree our mission is to care for Atlanta’s trees using the safest procedures and the very best arboricultural practices. People are our concern and they make Atlanta what it is. Trees are important because in order for the city to reach its potential it must not only provide cultural and social amenities; it must pr

ovide the refuge of natural beauty. No other organism comes close to trees in offering this in the context of a city. In an urban environment, so far from the humbling power of nature, only a tree can put the ambition of man’s civilization into perspective. Trees are large and alive and without much ado they can remind us that we are not larger than life, but simply a part of life’s intricate web. At Boutte Tree we believe in the power of trees to transform the urban environment and make it aesthetically pleasing. Trees are able to this because they can provide more foliage, shade, and natural beauty per square foot of real estate than any other plant or landscape can do. In a city like Atlanta land is a valuable commodity and should never be wasted. When compared to landscaped areas, trees are more magnificent, offer shade, require less maintenance, and are permanent fixtures that become part of the fabric of our city. Landscaped areas are small, decorative, expensive to maintain, and being decorations do not become part of a city but merely adorn it. (This is not true of all landscaped areas, but it is usually true of landscaped portions of the streetscape)

Therefore, our mission is clear: Offer the very best tree care at reasonable rates with an eye towards the future – a canopied future!

09/01/2026

What happens underground this fall determines how strong a tree's growth looks next spring. Root development continues after the canopy slows down, making fall one of the most effective windows for fertilization across Metro Atlanta.

Boutte Tree's plant health care program starts with a soil assessment specific to each property, since soil conditions vary significantly across Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Brookhaven, and the surrounding area. A tree stressed by summer heat often needs a different nutrient plan than one that's stayed healthy all year.

Fall fertilization is easy to overlook because there's no visible growth to point to right away, but it's one of the highest-value investments a homeowner can make in a tree's long-term health.

Ask our team about a plant health care assessment before the growing season fully winds down.

08/31/2026

Right now, before leaves start dropping across Metro Atlanta, is one of the easiest times of year to actually see the base of a tree. Once fall cleanup season hits and the ground fills with leaf litter, spotting a problem at the root flare gets a lot harder.

The root flare, where the trunk widens out into the roots, tells an arborist a lot: girdling roots, mulch piled too high, decay starting at the base, or a lean that's developed over time. Catching an issue here early often means the difference between a simple fix and a much bigger problem down the line.

Our arborists build root flare checks into every consultation, not just removals. It only takes a few minutes and it's one of the most useful early-warning signs we have for a tree's long-term health.

Have you ever looked closely at the base of the trees in your yard, or is it usually hidden under mulch or ground cover?

08/28/2026

We are so glad you took the time to give us this glowing review of our services and especially that you appreciated our Arborist, Jonathan McNeill.

08/27/2026

A tree with two nearly equal trunks growing from the same point doesn't automatically need to come down. Cabling and bracing can be the right alternative for metro Atlanta properties.

This specialized service installs steel support systems that redistribute wind load between the trunks, reducing the risk of failure during a storm. It only works when the tree still has enough structural integrity left to support the hardware.

Boutte Tree's ISA Certified Arborists closely assess the union point before recommending cabling, because the goal is a safe, lasting solution, not a temporary patch. Done right, this service can add years of safe life to a tree worth preserving.

Reach out to schedule a structural assessment for a tree on your property.

08/26/2026

ISA certification isn't something an arborist earns once and keeps forever. It has to be renewed on a regular cycle, and renewal requires logging continuing education hours in areas like tree biology, risk assessment, and current industry standards.

Our team treats that requirement as a floor, not a ceiling. Beyond the required hours, our certified arborists regularly attend workshops through the Georgia Arborist Association to stay current on pest pressures, storm response techniques, and evolving best practices in the field.

It's a quieter part of the job than climbing or running a chainsaw, but it's what separates a trained arborist from someone with a truck and a chipper. The science behind tree care changes, and staying certified means staying current with it.

Did you know ISA certification has to be renewed and re-earned over time, not just obtained once?

08/25/2026

Yellow leaves with green veins on a pin oak or Bradford pear? That pattern points to iron chlorosis, a soil condition, not drought stress.

Pin oaks are especially sensitive to alkaline soil, which is common near driveways, foundations, and areas affected by concrete runoff over time. The tree simply cannot access the iron already present in the ground.

Boutte Tree's plant health care program starts with soil testing to confirm the real cause before recommending treatment. Metro Atlanta property owners trust our ISA Certified Arborists to diagnose the problem accurately rather than guessing.

Reach out to schedule a soil and canopy health assessment for your property.

08/24/2026

If the leaves on your maples, roses, or ornamental trees suddenly look lacy, like someone traced around the veins and left the rest behind, that's not a random plant problem. It's Japanese beetles working through their late summer feeding cycle across metro Atlanta right now.

These beetles chew leaf tissue between the veins in clusters, and a heavily fed-on tree can lose a noticeable share of its canopy in just a few weeks. Young trees and anything already stressed from summer heat feel the hit hardest.

Our plant health care team can tell you whether the damage on a given tree is cosmetic or a sign the tree needs support heading into fall, and recommend a treatment window that actually works instead of a guess. Visit our website to learn more about our PHC program.

Have you noticed lacy or skeleton-like leaf damage on anything in your yard this summer?

08/21/2026

Mulch volcanoes: mulch piled up against the trunk instead of spread flat.

Bark that stays damp against a mound rots. Roots start growing into the pile instead of down into the soil. Over time, that weakens the whole tree.

Easy fix: pull mulch back a few inches from the trunk and keep it flat.

Go to our website for more tree care tips from our team.

08/20/2026

Not every job is a backyard removal. Our team handles environmental site assessment work in wetlands, detention ponds, and dam sites across Metro Atlanta.
Erosion control, drainage function, and regulatory rules are all considered before a cut is made. It's a niche most tree companies don't touch. Specialized work for municipalities, utilities, and commercial properties across the region. Learn about our commercial and municipal capabilities.

08/19/2026

Before any Boutte Tree crew begins work, the day starts with a tailgate briefing covering the specific hazards of that property: overhead lines, drop zones, equipment, and each crew member's roles.

Tree work involves chainsaws, cranes, and heavy limbs coming down, and many risks come from details that are easy to overlook when a crew is rushing to start.

This step happens on every job, from a quiet residential trim to a crane-assisted commercial removal, without exception.

Address

2158 Bolton Road NW
Atlanta, GA
30318

Telephone

+14047995472

Website

https://www.bouttetree.com/

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