Milwaukee, WI – June 3, 2025
Tree Guardians, a leader in residential and commercial arboricultural services, is proud to announce the acquisition of Hoppe Tree Service, a respected, family-owned tree care company serving the greater Milwaukee area since 1972. This strategic partnership brings together two companies with a shared mission: taking care of people and their trees.
For over fifty years, Hoppe Tree Service has been a growing presence in the Milwaukee area offering a diverse range of services, including tree and shrub pruning, removal, planting, and plant health care programs to support healthy trees. Hoppe Tree Service, is owned and run by brothers, August and Fred Hoppe, who have supported their family’s mission to continue to grow from a small tree removal and pruning company to into one of Wisconsin’s most trusted and recognized tree and plant care providers. Under the leadership of third-generation family members, the company now offers comprehensive general tree care, plant health care, landscape design and expert arborist consulting services from offices in West Allis, Grafton, and Caledonia.
Hoppe Tree Service will now operate as a company under the Tree Guardians portfolio of partners. Together, this partnership will support Tree Guardians’ growing footprint, with expansion into Wisconsin.
“Hoppe Tree Service has built an incredible legacy over the last five decades,” said Charlie Haines, CEO of Tree Guardians. “We’re honored to welcome their team and uphold the values they’ve championed for decades: safety, professionalism, and putting people first.”
As one of the first nationally accredited tree care companies in Wisconsin, Hoppe Tree Service brings an impressive resume to the Tree Guardians network. Tree Guardians and Hoppe Tree Service share a deep commitment to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship. With this acquisition, customers can expect the same personalized service from the arborists they trust—backed by even greater resources and regional reach.
“This partnership allows us to continue growing while remaining true to who we are—a family business focused on expert service and genuine care,” said August Hoppe. “We’re excited for what’s ahead and proud to be part of the Tree Guardians platform.”
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 https://www.treeguardians.com/.
About Hoppe Tree Service
Family owned since 1972, Hoppe Tree Service has provided quality tree care to the Milwaukee metro area for over 50 years. Built on a legacy of safety, professionalism, and customer-first service, Hoppe is recognized as one of Wisconsin’s most trusted names in arboriculture. For more information, visit https://www.hoppetreeservice.com/
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Tree Guardians
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