Meet the Arborist
Thirty years of experience, a lifetime of passion, and a work ethic that won't quit. Centrally located in Southington, serving all of Connecticut.
The Hands Behind the Work
Richard started climbing trees at twelve years old — not for a paycheck, but because he couldn't stay on the ground. Over thirty years later, he still feels that pull every morning. What began as a boyhood obsession became a lifelong craft, grounded in the old methods and the old work ethic.
Today, Passion For Trees is known throughout Central Connecticut for handling the jobs other services can't — or won't. Hazardous removals, precision pruning, structural cabling, and the kind of careful, knowledgeable tree care that only comes from decades in the field.
See What We Do →Service Area
Centrally located in Southington, CT — we travel anywhere in the state.
Hartford
Southington, Bristol, Plainville, Berlin, New Britain, Farmington
New Haven
Cheshire, Meriden, Wallingford, Waterbury, Prospect
Litchfield
Wolcott, Burlington, Plymouth, Thomaston
Tolland
By request — call for availability
Fairfield
By request — call for availability
We will travel anywhere in Connecticut. Centrally located in Southington means we can reach most of the state within an hour.
Our Foundation
Passion For Trees is dedicated to performing a safe, professional job for our clients — using proper methods consistent with the National Standards of Arboriculture, along with the old methods and old work ethic. Simply put, we care that we do a good job done the right way.
— RICHARD, PASSION FOR TREES LLC
Credentials That Matter
Arborists are tree care professionals who can help with the selection, maintenance, care, and removal of trees and shrubs in residential, commercial, and public landscapes. They are trained in all aspects of woody plant health and care — including diagnosis and treatment of diseases, insect infestations, and environmental problems.
They can safely climb up into tall trees to prune limbs, and will cut, chip, and remove all of the brush. They can recommend watering, fertilizing, pesticide applications, and other cultural programs to help maintain the long-term health and beauty of landscapes.
Arborists are licensed by the State of Connecticut, and are required to stay up-to-date with the rapid advances of tree biology, care, and treatment.
Please don't hire your "brother-in-law with a chainsaw" — or your landscaper that is not a licensed arborist — to even prune your trees. Tree work is dangerous. The person holding the saw should carry a license and the experience to match.
Training & Learning
Rich has invested years in formal training — but he'll be the first to tell you where the real education comes from.
In the Field
"Nothing can compare to the in the field experience for 21 years!" — Richard
Classroom knowledge builds the foundation — but the field teaches you what no textbook can. Every tree is different. Every site presents its own challenges. Twenty-one years of solving those challenges, day in and day out, is what sets Passion For Trees apart.
Let's Talk
Richard personally reviews every request — usually back to you within a day.
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