Tree Care Company · Founded 1979 · Charlotte, Lake Norman & Asheville
Tree Care Company · Founded 1979 · Charlotte, Lake Norman & Asheville
Heartwood Tree Care is a TCIA-accredited tree service company founded in 1979 by Patrick George and now led by his daughter Julia George. Serving the Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Asheville areas for nearly half a century, the company employs ISA-certified arborists and adheres to ANSI standards to deliver comprehensive tree and plant health care for residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional clients.
No matter the size or complexity of the project, you can feel confident knowing that safety, accuracy, and environmental responsibility guide every step we take. We have access to a full fleet of cranes, bucket trucks, and specialized equipment, and we follow the standards and best practices set by ANSI. With that, our tree company is equipped to handle everything from delicate pruning to large, hazardous removals and will ensure your plants receive the highest level of care.
We bring the experience and equipment of a larger company right into your back and front yard while still making it feel like you're working with a neighbor. From residential clients to parks, golf courses, gardens, public spaces, and historical sites across Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Asheville, NC — Heartwood has the expertise you can count on.
Safety, accuracy, and environmental responsibility guide every project we take on. Recipients of the National Award for Safety Program in 2005 and home to Certified Tree Care Safety Professionals on every crew.
Our certified arborists identify early signs of distress in trees that others miss — subtle leaf color changes, flaking bark, structural risk. Early detection stops minor issues from becoming major problems.
We follow the standards and best practices set by ANSI on every engagement, from delicate residential pruning to large-scale municipal hazardous removals. No shortcuts, no guesswork.
Residential, commercial, municipal, or institutional — we serve clients across Charlotte, Lake Norman, and Asheville with the feel of a neighbor and the equipment of a regional leader.
Heartwood Tree Care was established in Charlotte, NC, with a mission to bring science-backed, ISA-certified arboricultural care to residential and commercial clients across the Charlotte metro and surrounding region.
Heartwood became the 1st Tree Care Industry Association Accredited tree service in the state of North Carolina, and received the National Award for Safety Program — a milestone that set a new professional standard for tree care across NC.
Recognized annually for outstanding service quality every year since 1999 — a 25-plus year streak that reflects a consistent commitment to doing the right thing for every client, every tree, every visit.
Patrick's daughter Julia George now leads Heartwood with the same dedication. ISA Board Certified Master Arborists on staff, a full fleet of cranes and bucket trucks, and 4.6 stars from 233 Google reviews across three service metros.
Our team includes ISA Certified Arborists, ISA Board Certified Master Arborists, Qualified Tree Risk Assessors, and Certified Tree Workers with Climber Specialist credentials — all trained to deliver safe, expert care backed by nearly half a century of Charlotte and Asheville regional experience.
Certification
ISA Certified Arborist
Certification
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
Certification
ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor
Certification
Certified Tree Worker / Climber Specialist
Certification
Certified Tree Care Safety Professional
Accreditation
TCIA Accredited Tree Service