Kansas City, MO — November 3, 2026
Tree Guardians has announced the acquisition of Cartwright Tree Care, bringing one of Kansas City’s trusted tree care companies into the growing Tree Guardians platform. Serving the metropolitan area since 1999, Cartwright Tree Care has managed some of Kansas City’s most challenging tree care needs while building a reputation for dependable service and expert tree care.
For more than 27 years, Cartwright has combined expert arboriculture with safety-first service and a commitment to treating every property with care. The company provides residential, commercial and municipal tree services, including structural pruning, tree removal, 24/7 emergency storm cleanup and tree health care. From midnight storm response to precision pruning on historic properties, Cartwright has helped care for some of the region’s most important trees and landscapes.
Founded as a family-run business, Cartwright has grown into a respected name in Kansas City tree care. Its team of certified arborists and skilled crews is known for clear communication, thoughtful recommendations and leaving each property cleaner and safer than they found it.
The acquisition expands Tree Guardians’ presence in the Kansas City market while adding an established local team, decades of arboricultural expertise and deep community relationships to its growing network.
“Tree care is at an interesting point in its evolution,” said Charlie Haines, CEO of Tree Guardians. “The industry is moving toward greater professionalism, deeper expertise and a stronger understanding of the long-term value trees bring to our communities. Companies like Cartwright have been operating with that mindset for years. Our role is to help exceptional businesses build on what they’ve created, invest in their people and continue raising the standard for what professional tree care can be.”
Cartwright’s team and commitment to Kansas City will remain central to its operations. As part of Tree Guardians, the company will have access to additional resources and capabilities designed to support its people, strengthen service delivery and create opportunities for continued growth.
“We’ve always believed that tree care is about more than the trees,” said Cheryl Cartwright, President of Cartwright Tree Care. “It’s about protecting homes and businesses, preserving the urban canopy and being there for our neighbors when they need us most. Joining Tree Guardians gives us an opportunity to build on what we’ve created while giving us the backing to care for Kansas City for decades to come.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to the long-term health of the communities and environments the companies serve. From proactive tree care and structural pruning to storm response and hazardous tree removal, Cartwright will continue helping Kansas City property owners make informed decisions about the trees that surround their homes, businesses and public spaces.
About Tree Guardians
Founded by Halle Capital in 2023, Tree Guardians is building a diversified platform focused on partnering with owners and operators of exceptional tree care businesses across the United States. For more information, visit TreeGuardians.com.
About Cartwright Tree Care
Founded in 1999, Cartwright has grown into one of Kansas City’s trusted names in professional tree care, Cartwright Tree Care is a Kansas City-based provider of residential, commercial and municipal tree care services. The company’s certified arborists and professional crews provide comprehensive tree care, including pruning, removal, storm cleanup and tree health services. For more information, visit CartwrightTree.com
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