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Fastigiate/Columnar Trees - Stairways to the Heavens

This HMI article/blog is based on a February 2014 consulting visit to the University of Massachusetts (UMass), Amherst. I graduated from UMass in 1972 and continue to support the University. The education was superlative and my wife, Bonnie, and I are forever thankful for the many friendships that continue to the present. Todd Cournoyer, campus […]

Member Spotlight: Scott Lacey

Scott’s Tree Experts serves the Columbus and Cleveland markets in Ohio. Owner Scott Lacey is a TCIA member and certified arborist who's been an HMI member for many years, and his company successfully deployed into Nashville on behalf of HMI during the recent ice storms impacting the area. Upon starting his business years ago, Scott […]

Wrapping Up 2025

To Members of our Network, As the year gets fully underway, I want to extend my congratulations to our 2025 award winners (shown below) and express my gratitude to every member of our Network. Your support and dedication to HMI and our clients throughout the past year has been exceptional. Congratulations also go out to […]

Nyssa Sylvatica - The Search for the Perfect Tree Continues

In the previous editions, I presented the case for utilizing Nyssa sylvatica, black tupelo, and cultivars in urban and suburban landscapes. With the demise/ruination of Fraxinus, ash, via Emerald Ash Borer, the invasive nature of Acer platanoides, Norway maple, and necessity for genetic diversity, alternatives are needed. Although not a panacea, Nyssa sylvatica offers aesthetics, […]

From the President - Wrapping Up 2024

To All Authorized Members, It’s hard to believe that we have turned the page on another year. It sure doesn’t seem like a year ago when we were celebrating the end of 2023, a record year for HMI and our Authorized Member Network. Maybe it's because 2024 was a blur from beginning to end. HMI […]

Acer truncatum - Shantung, Shandong or Purpleblow Maple & Hybrids

Acer truncatum is certainly not a household word or common in the arboricultural, nursery and landscape industries, but it deserves greater use. Interest in this species is picking up as weather patterns are affecting tree performance. To date, this species has been adaptable to weather's curve balls. Small trees, 20' to 30’ high and […]

From the President - Q2 2024

To All Authorized Members, I am happy to report that tree removal sales by members of our network continue to track on a record pace this year. If you read my previous letter, you know that HMI posted its second largest Q1 in the company’s history this year. Last quarter was even more impressive. Q2 […]

Member Spotlight: Kevin Ward

In this month's member spotlight we introduce you to Kevin Ward, arborist consultant at Utility Tree Service based in Shelby, North Carolina. Kevin is a Certified Arborist with many years of experience, and he manages crews who are committed to safety and efficiency when working on projects in central North Carolina. Read on to learn […]

From the President - Q1 2024

To All Authorized Members, As we all wrap-up a busy spring and start prepping for what promises to be an active summer storm season, it’s time once again for my quarterly update. If you remember, in my last letter I noted that HMI closed the second busiest January in the company’s history. Amazingly enough, we […]

Member Spotlight: Cody Jepson

In this month's member spotlight we introduce you to Cody Jepson, the owner and operator of family-run Jepson Arbor Specialists based in Milwaukie, Oregon. Cody is a Certified Arborist with more than 20 years of experience, and he manages crews who are committed to safety and efficiency when working on projects in the Pacific Northwest. […]

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