Bartlett Tree Experts - Richmond, VA

09/23/2026

Teamwork, community, & a little adventure! 🛶🌊🦆 The Bartlett Tree Experts Richmond office is proud to support our local community, both in & out of the office! Our team recently spent the day on the James River with RVA Paddlesports, a wonderful local business, for some rafting, team building, & plenty of fun. We made memories, strengthened our teamwork, got to know each other better, and experienced a little more of the James along the way. We’re grateful for opportunities to support local businesses while investing in the people who make our team so great. Community is at the heart of what we do 🌳

09/17/2026

Does my tree really need help? It’s so young… The answer is most likely - Yes. Young trees can get just as stressed as an old tree. It’s not really about the age of your landscape that determines the necessity for plant health care, it’s more about your long term expectations for the area. If you want a healthy and plant-lucrative experience- foundational plant health care is just as essential as anything. Foundational health care is a respective perspective towards long term goals in the landscape. Pruning a young tree is directly related to its long term performance and health. Correcting small issues on small plants can make all the difference as our landscapes grow - call Bartlett today and create foundational plant health care, whether it’s expert pruning with long-term goals in mind or preventing pest or disease issues, Bartlett is here to champion for your trees today 🌳

09/10/2026

White oaks are a keystone species, meaning that they are absolutely catalytic to our ecosystems. Without a keystone species there would be massive ecological collapse. White oaks host over 500 different Lepidoptera species, which not only include several essential pollinators, but in their caterpillar stage they are an essential food source for the majority of our birds! Watch this video by Bartlett Tree Expert’s Luke Holliday to learn more about this awesome tree! 🦋🌳
Full video via this link:
https://youtu.be/3NjSNSf4984

09/01/2026

We will be closed for Labor Day, and we wish everyone a safe and fun weekend! 🌲 Labor Day weekend is often spent in your landscapes and great trees don’t happen by accident. From the early stages of a tree’s life through its mature years, proper care makes all the difference. Pruning, fertilization, coupled with pest & disease management all play an important role in building strong structure, supporting healthy growth, and protecting trees from problems that can impact them over time. Proper plant health care truly resides in applying the fundamentals from the beginning. Call Bartlett Tree Experts for an easy first step 🌳

08/20/2026

One of the largest soft scale insects in North America, Magnolia Scale can grow up to ½ inch in diameter! These sap-sucking pests attach to magnolia twigs and branches, potentially causing branch dieback, yellowing leaves, and sticky honeydew that encourages black sooty mold. Ultimately, scale infestations of any kind can be detrimental to trees and a great time to treat for them is right now 🎉 If you spot these little hitchhikers, it’s time to take a closer look, your magnolia may need some attention! Not sure what you’re seeing? Call Bartlett today for assessments, diagnosis, treatments or tree work and get the most out of your landscape 🌳

08/03/2026

Did you know that some fungi in the garden can be detrimental, while other fungi can be harmless or a sign of a healthy landscape? Pictured here are two different kinds of fungi. The first is epifagus. Beechdrops are unique parasitic plants that lack chlorophyll, meaning they cannot produce their own energy through photosynthesis. They depend entirely on their relationship with mature, healthy American Beech trees (Fagus grandifolia), attaching their roots to the tree’s root system to obtain the resources they need to survive.
Although beechdrops are considered parasites, they do not negatively impact the health of their host tree. Instead, they are a natural and important part of a healthy woodland ecosystem. Their presence can be a sign of well-functioning soil, a thriving forest environment, and the interconnected relationships that support a diverse web of life. While epifagus is a good sign for your garden, the second image is more perplexing. A fruiting body growing within a wound on a trunk, could potentially be a negative visual signal for the tree. Give a Bartlett Arborist Representative a call today to help understand your landscape 🍄

07/29/2026

“I really enjoy Sweetgums because of their fast growth in the landscape, strong pyramidal shape and vibrant fall colors” - Ben Taylor,
an Arborist Representative from our Ashburn office shares all about a great native tree Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly referred to as a “American Sweetgum.” Watch the video to learn more about this beautiful tree! 🌳

Ben Taylor, Arborist Representative in the Ashburn, Virginia office...

07/10/2026

Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) is here in Richmond, Virginia and it is an invasive species that can cause a tremendous amount of damage to landscapes. Bartlett can help! If you have ornamental plants and trees and are not sure if you need to treat for SLF give Bartlett a call today and one of our expert Arborist Representatives can help you assess treatment needs. Awareness and action are catalytic to the successful control of invasive insects and diseases. An invasive bug" is a non-native insect or pest introduced to a new ecosystem (usually via international travel or shipping) whose population explodes because it lacks natural predators. These bugs cause significant damage to agriculture, local wildlife, and property, and they often spread disease. Preventative treatment is also important- stop the problem before it starts! 804-261-4890 🌳
(We have locations all over! If you’re not in Richmond, we can still help! 🍃)

06/30/2026

We will be closed this Friday (4/3), for the 250th Fourth of July weekend! We want to thank our clients and our team members for a great season so far and wish you all a wonderful and safe weekend. 🎇 Not sure about the health of your landscape? With all the tropical storms deluging Richmond, it’s the perfect time to call up a Bartlett Arborist Representative. We can help you evaluate your needs and mitigate your concerns. 🌳
Pictured here is a Virginia Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus)

06/22/2026

Our Richmond office has a new face! Help us welcome our newest Arborist Representative, Alex Burton. We asked him a few questions about his background and experience with Bartlett. Check out his answers below!
“I originally studied film at UNC Asheville, but I found myself wanting a career that allowed me to work outdoors and make a more tangible impact every day. That led me to pursue a degree in Urban Forestry and Arboriculture. Arboriculture gives me the opportunity to help people while improving the health, safety, and beauty of the landscapes they value most.
I joined Bartlett in 2021 as an intern in the Charlottesville office. During my time there, I also served as our Local Office Safety Coordinator and the Plant Healthcare lead. Those roles allowed me to work closely with clients, crews, and fellow arborists while gaining experience in tree care, diagnostics, safety, and customer service. I’m excited to bring that experience into my new role as an Arborist Representative. What I love most about Bartlett is the people and the culture of continuous learning. Bartlett combines science-based tree care with a genuine commitment to people, and that’s something I’m proud to be a part of.
Favorite tree?
My favorite tree is the Bristlecone Pine. Some of these trees are thousands of years old, one of which is right around the same age as the Great Pyramids of Giza. They’re a reminder that strength isn’t always about growing fast; sometimes it’s about enduring and adapting over time.” 🌳