Paul Burns

ISA Certified Arborist

Paul serves homeowners like you throughout Dayton, Ohio, and nearby communities, offering expert tree and shrub care services. He brings 45 years of experience across greenhouse management, nursery management, and arboriculture. Paul focuses on plant health care, diagnosing and treating tree issues to enhance the beauty and health of landscapes.

Education:

Kansas State University BS in Horticultural Sciences

Qualifications:

“I have worked in Greenhouse Management, Nursery Management and Arboriculture during my 45 year professional career. My expertise is in Plant Health Care which includes the diagnosis and treatment of insect, disease and nutritional needs of trees in the urban landscape.”

Industry Involvement/Awards:

ISA Certified Arborist
Licensed pesticide applicator for ornamentals, turf and mosquito control.
Top salesman in the Great Lakes Region for a national lawn and tree company in 1985.

Why did you become an arborist?

“My father owned and operated a retail florist and greenhouse in Topeka, Kansas. I remember working for him while in elementary school. I have always loved the green industry and have spent my life dedicated to helping homeowners beautify their landscapes with flowers and trees.”

Customer Service Philosophy:

“The key to success in customer service is to provide sensible solutions to their needs on a timely basis. I have served many of my clients for many years and have a strong professional relationship with them.”

Personal:

“I am the father of 5 daughters, all of whom are now adults. I have 5 grandchildren whom I love to spend time with exploring the great outdoors. I still have strong ties to Topeka, Kansas where I was born and raised. I am an avid hiker and backpacker and spend time hiking sections of the Appalachian Trail each year.”

Fun Fact:

“My father was a horticulturist, I am a horticulturist and I have a daughter who is a horticulturist.”

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4.8

173 reviews

National Average

(in the last week)

I have a very old and beautiful oak tree in my front yard that was in need of a professional trimming. When Kevin came out to give me an estimate he was a wealth of information about the tree and what should be done, with an emphasis on what would be the best for the tree. The crew that did the work was professional and operated with that same standard of concern for my tree. They talked to...

Pam Mastbaum

(a month ago)

Aaron and the employees were very professional and exhibited extreme care removing the tree in my backyard. They took their time to ensure the cutting down of this tree did not damage my property (fence and house) but would not cause damage to my neighbor's yard as well. Excellent work and a company I will recommend to my friends, relatives, and co-workers (past and present). Howard

Howard Jordan

(a month ago)

Kevin is very knowledgeable and amazing with trees. He is a “tree whisperer.” Besides helping me with my trees, he helped arrange to correctly remove a root system left over from a tree no longer there. The guy from SaveATree that came out to do it the first time barely ground the stump and left most the roots. Kevin took one look and noticed the job was not done correctly. He stated he would...

SD Nelson

(2 months ago)

This company is amazing. Recommended by Knollwood Garden Center and I sure see why. Great with communication and anxious to take my preferences into account. Alex was clear about what they would do and when, the initial crew to cut down the tree did great (Alan with long hair and the expert John?), and the stump-grinding crew of Evan and Jonathan made quick work of two ugly stumps I had. ...

Karl Sparklin

(4 months ago)

Our experience with SavATree was seamless from beginning to end. The arborist, Aaron, was amazing and very knowledgeable. He took the time to not only look at the trees in question, but took us around our property to look at other trees. He educated us on the many types of trees we have and how to care for them. The 3 gentlemen (I don't remember all of their names, but one was Jonathan)...

Tricia Irvin