Davey Tree Expands in Maryland

The Davey Tree Expert Co. is continuing a record growth phase with the acquisition of Wye Tree Experts, on Maryland’s eastern shore and expansion of Davey’s Annapolis office. This brings the total acquisitions by the company to thirteen in the past three years.

The 127-year-old Ohio-based provider of arboricultural and horticultural services expects the acquisition and expansion to involve new jobs, as well as expanded opportunities for current employees, including sales, management and service employees, said Karl  J. Warnke, president and chief executive officer.

“Strategic expansion is the foundation of our business model, and this area offers excellent growth opportunities for our company,” Warnke said. “The residential/commercial services offices represent the business we were founded upon--providing expert tree care for home owners and commercial property managers.”

Located in Wye Mills, the eastern shore office is managed by John Blake, previous owner of Wye Tree.  Blake and 13 employees have joined Davey.  The office, which will be known as Davey-Wye Tree, will provide full service tree and lawn care and landscape services to property owners east of the Chesapeake Bay.

Wye Tree’s clients on the west side of the Bay have been transferred to Davey’s existing Annapolis office for service. An additional three Wye employees joined Davey’s Annapolis office.

“Davey is committed to growth in existing operations such as Annapolis and through acquisitions of respected firms, such as Wye Tree,” Warnke said.