News Release – January 19, 2023

The acquisition represents Bartlett’s latest expansion in Pennsylvania, where the company has enjoyed a long history dating back to 1921 

January 19, 2023 – Lancaster, PA. – Bartlett Tree Experts, the leading scientific tree care company with 161 offices worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its operations in Eastern Pennsylvania with the acquisition of Climb High Tree Service in Lebanon County. For 20 years, Climb High has provided quality tree and shrub care services in the surrounding areas. 

The acquisition strengthens the capabilities of the existing Bartlett Tree Experts’ local office team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; deepening its ability to provide exceptional scientific tree care and customer service for new and existing customers. 

“Like Bartlett Tree Experts, Climb High is a family business with a passion for trees and a history of integrity in its arboricultural practices,” Jim Ingram, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bartlett Tree Experts said. “As a leader in our industry for more than 115 years, Bartlett Tree Experts continues to expand our scientific tree care services in new and existing markets with a focus on quality work and customer satisfaction. We’re excited to welcome the Climb High team into our Lancaster, Pennsylvania office.”

Brian Rhoten, head of Bartlett’s Eastern Pennsylvania Division, said that the acquisition allows Bartlett to add an additional Arborist Representative with tremendous experience in scientific tree and shrub care to the region.  

Climb High owner, Bryan Weaver has joined Bartlett. “They (owners Bryan and Julie Weaver) were impressed with our focus on species-specific tree and shrub care and recognized the tremendous benefits our customers receive thanks to the support of the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories.” 

“As Certified Arborists with the International Society of Arboriculture and an Accredited company by the Tree Care Industry Association, the husband and wife team at Climb High performed high quality tree care, offered great customer service and followed high ethical standards,” Rhoten said. “Acquiring Climb High allows us to provide a higher level of care for our customers. We’re excited to show our new clients in Eastern Pennsylvania all of Bartlett’s offerings as a global leader of scientific tree care and safety in our industry.” 

Bartlett Tree Experts has a long history of providing tree and shrub care services for customers in Pennsylvania going back to 1921, when company founder F.A. Bartlett opened an office in Bala Cynwyd on the Philadelphia Main Line. In addition to 150 offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, the Company currently operates 10 offices in Pennsylvania.