Crain’s Ranks The Care of Trees Among Chicago’s Largest Privately Held Companies

For Immediate Release
April 20, 2007

Media Contact:
Sue Bennett

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Care of Trees, the second largest privately held tree care company in the nation, is proud to announce it has been ranked among Chicago’s largest privately held companies in the newly published Crain’s List. The Care of Trees reported revenues were $51.0 million last year, up 11.1% from 2005, ranking the company 303rd on the list. The entire list was available in the April 16, 2007 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business.

The Care of Trees is an award-winning, client-focused tree preservation firm that specializes in organic and environmentally sustaining tree care. The Care of Trees is the national leader in tree preservation solutions on land development sites. It is one of the largest and fastest growing employee-owned arboricultural firms in the nation, serving residential, commercial, institutional and governmental landscapes. The company has more than 500 employees and serves more than 60,000 clients. With headquarters in Wheeling, Ill., The Care of Trees has 28 locations serving metropolitan Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. It is the exclusive tree care company of the American Horticulture Society and is a three-time honor roll member of Companies That Care. For more information, visit http://www.thecareoftrees.com.

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Crain’s Ranks The Care of Trees Among Chicago’s Largest Privately Held Companies