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What tree companies closed down?

We know what it’s like – you develop a relationship with a company, buy from them over the course of years and then one day, they’re gone.

Tree companies are bought and sold every year. This post will be updated as we learn of changes to tree companies in Toronto or when they shut their doors.

Know of any other tree companies that closed, transferred ownership or were sold? Let us know! We will add them to the list.

What happened to Four Seasons Tree Care?

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Four Seasons Tree Care operated in Toronto for a long time, and its trucks are still driving around. However, they were bought by Davey Tree, a multi-national company in 2023-2024;

What happened to Bruce Tree?

Bruce Tree was an exceptional tree service operating in the city for many years. Owned by Ian Bruce, it provided top notch arborist services across the city. A few years ago, it was acquired by Cohen and Master and absorbed into that company.

What happened to Kelly’s Tree Care?

Kelly’s Tree Care was bought by Bartlett a few years ago as a part of their expansion plans. Well-known arborist Wenda Li was an employee, and left to work for Elite Tree Care. Other employees went far and wide to other tree care companies in the city.

What happened to Man with an Axe?

Man with an axe was a subcontracting tree service – they hired other companies to quote work and perform it, taking a cut in exchange for providing the customer leads to the other companies. After falling behind on payments, their subcontracting companies quite and Man with an Axe shut down.

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Michael Co-Founder

Michael is a Certified Arborist and founder of the company. He holds a Certificate in Urban Arboriculture (Honours) from Humber College, Certificate in Project Leadership from Cornell, has post-graduate studies in Urban Forestry and Arboriculture from Oregon State College of Foresty and holds a BAH in Ancient History with a minor in Business. In addition to being an ISA Certified Arborist, he is a TCIA Certified Tree Safety Professional, Tree Appraisal Qualified by Arboriculture Canada and holds a Landscape Exterminator license. Michael sat on the Board of Director for the Ontario Commercial Arborist Association in 2022 and 2023. He worked at some of the top arboriculture companies in Southern Ontario before starting Vista Tree Management. Before that, he was an award-winning Executive Director in the nonprofit sector and published marketing consultant. On the rare days off, Michael can be found at home with his family - a loving wife, two daughters and two cats in Central Toronto.

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Great Reviews - Toronto Tree Service

mervyn blumberg 24 hours ago

I am beyond delighted with the work done by this company at my home to prune a very large mulberry tree located in my backyard that was impacting the sunlight on our Swimspa.

I received a clear and concise quote from James May who suggested additional pruning to what I asked for and his recommendation was spot on.
His crew were extremely professional and did a superb job taking care not to damage several blooming Rose of Sharon trees below the large limbs of the mulberry. Their cleanup was impeccable and I highly recommend this firm.

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Block Spam 1 week ago

Vista Tree's motto is "We are committed to building a strong and positive relationships through service excellence." They truly live up to this. James May is such a professional guy, he spoke to my neighbours before, during and after - all phases of the work to ensure they were aware of the dead tree removal at our property, and the work might impact theirs'.
The team made sure to complete the work on time, and clean up.
Would recommend 100%.
Kudos to James and his team!!!

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Gene S 3 weeks ago

Rosedale job with a tree hanging over multiple properties and worries about neighbors. They did a great job!!

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Lorna Reevely 4 weeks ago

The whole experience was excellent, from estimate visit, quote, scheduling, and watching two professionals eliminate so many problems with bushes and trees around my property. The care and concerns for me and the trees were wonderful.

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Frank Turzanski 4 weeks ago

James and his team from Vista Tree are absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism and expertise. We had a dead tree on our property that needed to be removed, along with the stump. James and his crew handled the task efficiently and with great care.

They arrived on time, which is something we greatly appreciated, and worked diligently until the job was completed. Not only did they remove the tree and stump, but they also ensured that the entire area was cleaned impeccably afterward. Our property looked spotless, as if no tree had ever been there.

The team’s attention to detail and commitment to quality service truly set them apart. I would highly recommend James and Vista Tree to anyone in need of tree services. They exceeded our expectations in every way, making what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth and worry-free.

Thank you, James and Vista Tree, for your outstanding work!

Frank

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Tracy MacLean 1 month ago

I had the pleasure of working together with James @ Vista Tree Management. My experience with them is simple, they were honest, informative and over the top helpful to our family throughout this process from beginning to end. We had a huge Manitoba Maple tree fall suddenly in our yard. James responded to our request rapidly and was able to sight the down tree. A quote was provided to remove the destruction along with the remaining unsafe portions of trees still standing. The challenging part for our family was not so much removing the down tree but to remove what we felt was the unsafe reminder of the tree still standing. Thier expert knowledge and information provided lead to us making connections and follow the proper processes with the City and was successful in expediting the permit process require. We are very grateful to have had such a knowledgeable company on our side during this unsettling difficult time. Thank you to James and his crew who worked diligently today at our home in extreme heat conditions. We appreciate you all. We highly recommend Vista Tree Management not only for their ability to get the job done but for their professionalism and unmatched customer service. Thank you again to James and your crew

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Sandra Lumb 2 months ago

The crew did a great job! They were quick and professional and did exactly what we were looking to have done. It was a job done well at a very reasonable price. I would definitely hire them again and I will certainly refer them to friends and family!

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Carla Walmsley 2 months ago

James and his team did an excellent job trimming my Walnut and other trees on my property. They removed all the branches and tidied up very nicely before they left. I will absolutely use Vista Tree Management again.

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Shawn Keown 2 months ago

Michal was very pleasant to deal with during the quoting process and he conveyed the most knowledge from the 3 companies I approached. James and his crew did an excellent job with the removal of two trees and pruning of a large Manitoba Maple that totally covered my deck. Great to see sunlight again! James is very friendly and also knowledgeable. When the work was completed we did a walk through and he thoroughly explained what they did. The clean up was also fantastic.
Thanks very much!

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Don 2 months ago

VISTA do good work. I've used then for clients and all work gets done on time with an industry competitive budget. Their customers service is always excellent as well

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John Jambrovic 2 months ago

Showed up on time. Scoped the work with us. Cleaned up nicely. Decent price. We will use them again.

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Joanne Han 2 months ago

Had great experience with Vista Tree for pruning of our tree. Super quick response to seamless execution. Highly recommend!

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Cheryl Dominski 2 months ago

James was extremely helpful in helping us get the right tree for our backyard and was very friendly and professional

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Trevor White 2 months ago

Outstanding Service! The arborist who came to provide an estimate gave very helpful with suggestions on how we should proceed to trim a very large tree - keeping in mind privacy with neighbours and ensuring shade over our home in the summer. He even took photographs to mark up to guide the crew coming to do the work. The crew showed up as scheduled and did its work very efficiently and we were extremely pleased with the results. Very reasonable pricing - great value for the money. Vista Tree Management will be my one and only supplier of these services in the future.

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Miroslaw Baszak 2 months ago

Vista Tree Management provided an excellent service of removing a large tree from a backyard of my property in Toronto. The whole process of quoting, and doing the job was very efficient, clearly explained and provided as promised. Their price for the serviced was very competitive.

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Neda Asanoski 3 months ago

My parents used their service to cut a tree down in their backyard. This tree was in such an awkward position where it was interfering with 2 other neighbors. James ensured me that the service would be done in a very professional manner and no damage would be done. Im glad to say he was right and had a group of 6 hard working individuals made the job done safely and efficiently. I would highly recommend this company for anyone needing tree removal.

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Luis Vieira 3 months ago

Everything went smooth, from the initial assessment visit to the email communication to the job getting done! Thank you guys for your professionalism and quality work!!

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GDK 4 months ago

Vista is an excellent company to deal with. The owners went above and beyond expectations to help deal with a unique situation. The guys who did the work were not only professional but also very polite. I will be using them again to help with other work in the future.

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John Wade 4 months ago

We are very happy with all the work Vista Tree Management accomplished on our property. James was very professional and gave us excellent advice concerning the trimming of our 12 foot cedar hedges and the pruning of our mature silver maple trees. The crew was very friendly and hard working, they did a tremendous job on the work required and they did an excellent job with the clean up. We would highly recommend Vista Tree services to our family and friends. We will definitely use them again for all of our future projects.
John & Sonja

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Nina Sy 4 months ago

They just did my front lawn, and boy, did they leave a lasting impression!

They were straightforward with the plan - clear and precise, ensuring that I was well informed of the process and outcome. The execution was meticulous and exceeded my expectations. Moreover, the cleanliness post-service was remarkable, leaving no trace of debris or disruption.

They were on time and was the epitome of friendly and cheerful—felt like I had friends over for a garden party!

Overall, their service was excellent at every stage. The inquiry, consultation, customer support, day-of service, follow-up, and payment process were all seamless.

I had peace of mind and very happy with Vista. I highly recommend them to those in need of reliable and thorough tree management service.

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Catherine 4 months ago

I can’t say enough positive comment about James and Vista Tree. We were “ghosted” by 2 other tree management companies last fall. James came by and provided separate quotes for two very large trees on our property, both of which were a challenge to severely prune. They were a hazard and had to be addressed. The quotes were delivered the next day after assessment. The team was here on two separate days (April 30 and May 7). They were efficient, professional and most importantly safe. Hollis, the arborist who climbed the trees was friendly and communicated everything he was doing to the trees as well as any changes he made once he was up in the tree. The other members of the crew (Syd and Pete, I can’t remember the others) were professional and friendly. They cleaned everything up and were open to any suggestions we had regarding disposal of the wood. I would highly recommend this company. We will be having them back again to do more work, in the fall.

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Alayna Lea 4 months ago

Leaside neighbours take note!! Exceptional and professional service from start to finish. The team at Vista Tree Management responded to an urgent and critical situation. They were efficient, skilled and courteous. They handled the tree removal with precision and left our backyard immaculate. I highly recommend this team for your tree removal needs. They beat the competition by $1000+

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David Chan 4 months ago

James and his team did a great job pruning and trimming our old silver maple. James answered all my questions, provided expert advice and had his team do the work shortly after. The workers were professional, cleaned the space well, and were really efficient. Would definitely recommend Vista Tree management!

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Alina Pirvulescu 4 months ago

James was great! Very professional and you can definitely tell he knows what he’s talking about. They provided a quote in a timely manner booked us in for the tree pruning within a few days afterwards. The job was done quickly, professionally and the crew was friendly and polite. They cleaned up everything once the work was completed. Highly recommend!

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Adam Douglas 5 months ago

Safe, fast, personable team - did a great job with tree trimming and removal! Note: the removal of a tree was not on the original scope and they still made it happen!
By the end of the day, I wouldn’t have even known they were there.

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steve o'keefe 5 months ago

Very Happy with the professional advice and service we received from Vista which was promptly done. The follow-up to ensure we were happy with the work was appreciated.

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Dylan Bourque 5 months ago

Highly recommend! Michal came by first to take a look at things and provide the estimate. He’s obviously passionate about what he does and I learned a ton about my tree that I had no idea about! He gave me the confidence I needed to schedule the work. James and the “J-Crew” arrived on the scheduled day and were super friendly. The team did an amazing job with trimming my large overgrown maple and a fantastic cleanup job. My yard looked better than before they arrived. Will definitely have them back for future maintenance! Thanks Vista!

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Jeffrey Kahn 5 months ago

Great service from a great crew of people! The team was amazing from consulting on best ways to tackle the project, safely removing the trees and making sure the job was done to satisfaction. Would highly recommend and definitely use them again.

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Deepak Anand 10 months ago

These guys are incredibly professional and by far the best arborist that have visited our home. And we've had many!

What impressed me the most was throughout their only concern was safety for my family and our property. With that and that only in mind they made all the cuts and changes that were required. When they left, I felt the most relief I felt about the trees in our backyard in a long time.

Truly appreciate your hard work and will highly recommend you in the future!

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Alex Rourke 1 year ago

After doing a fair bit of research into Toronto-based arborists, we decided to go with Vista, and are very happy we did! From my first meeting with Mike when he came to give us a free quote, I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. Mike and his crew were punctual on the day they came to prune the deadwood from our very large Red Oak tree, answered my questions, and worked for 7 hours straight to get the job done. We were impressed from beginning to end, and wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again!

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Oleg Velykyy 2 year ago

These guys are the best! Very professional, easy to work with and very nice people.
James was amazing in communication and and arranging everything. He is a wonderful person and professional. I had 4 different companies for the quotes and Vista Tree were the best by every criteria I had in mind. After the work was done they cleaned the whole territory even the mess that was here before them. I would definitely recommend them and will call them again when I need any tree work done. Thanks!

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