John Duffy

ISA Certified Arborist

Areas Serviced:

Beverly
Beverly Farms
Essex
Gloucester
Hamilton
Magnolia
Manchester
Manchester by the Sea
Pigeon Cove
Prides Crossing
Prides Crssng
Prides Xing
Rockport
S Hamilton
South Hamilton

John is an ISA Certified Arborist providing expert tree and shrub care to homeowners out of SavATree's Middleton branch. With a background in plant health care and general tree care since 2008, he combines his environmental history degree with a passion for sustainable horticulture to enhance client landscapes and ensure long-term health.

Qualifications:

John has been working on landscapes since 2008. He worked at a company creating organic compost/fertilizer and has been with SavATree since 2014. He worked as a Plant Health Care Specialist and General Tree Care Technician before becoming an arborist.

Education:

John has a degree in History with a focus in Environmental History of the U.S. from Trinity College in Hartford, CT.

Industry Involvement/Awards/Certifications:

ISA Certified Arborist NE-7289A
MA Pesticide Applicator’s License
EHAP Certified
Massachusetts Certified Arborist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified

Personal:

John lives in Ipswich, MA and enjoys fishing, hiking and boating.

Why Did you Become an Arborist?

"I became an arborist because I have a love of being outdoors and for the natural world. I enjoy working with people and nature to practice sustainable horticulture and improve our natural world for the next generation to enjoy,"

Customer Service Philosophy:

"I take personal pride in the properties I care for, and feel responsible to provide sound hoticultural advice to property owners."

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4.8

104 reviews

National Average

(in the last week)

The SavATree team does a great job pruning our trees during the winter season. The arborist, Ben Dugdale, stops by our house for an initial assessment and any additional work needed. He then sends an estimate for our approval. He schedules the work and checks in with you the day the working crew is coming to our house. The work is done very efficiently, leaving no trace. The trees look great,...

Doris Hasbun

(a week ago)

I have been a customer of Sav A Tree for over 15 years. I originally had them as a vendor in my professional life taking care of hemlocks. I then hired them for my home where they originally saved my hemlocks and now take care of my crab apple and cherry trees. These all continue to thrive because of the fine work Sav A Tree does. Particularly Ben Duggle who is an ultimate professional as well...

Bruce Thibodeau

(3 weeks ago)

I have been been a long time customer of Sav-A-Tree for over15+ years. They are extremely knowledgeable in all areas of lawn, tree and shrub care and do a great job. They have never left my property without asking me if I am satisfied with their job. My neighbors are very complimentary of how my lawn, shrubs, and 2 dogwood trees look like.

Irene Buckley

(3 months ago)

Wonderful experience from start to finish! John Duffy, certified arborist for SavATree, Middleton branch, walked our property, advising thoughtfully. He then sent three outstanding professionals— Colin, Will, and Dylan — and they worked tirelessly to bring our overgrown property back to order. Their careful work and expertise was evident throughout the project. All four men were delightful...

Candace McCann

(a year ago)

SavATree did an excellent job on pruning dead wood from old oaks above my dogwood and rhododendrons. They protected my plantings and improved my view too! Will and Collin were thorough, professional and very pleasant. Their skill and carefulness using the tracker equipment on my and my neighbor’s lawn to reach the wooded area was great! I also appreciated the planning and attention from...

Tracy Lutz