About Family Tree Care
At Family Tree Care, our skilled arborists are dedicated to stewarding trees and enriching lives. With a commitment to tree health, safety, and customer satisfaction, we stand out as a premier choice in tree service, providing high-quality services. Our vision is to partner with you to create healthy, strong, and beautiful trees and safer outdoor spaces. Our team of extensively trained arborists delivers professional and comprehensive tree services, upholding a commitment to honesty and a comprehensive, holistic approach to tree care that sets us apart.
Why FAMILY tree care?
By Kris Wetmore, Founder
Family Tree Care was built on the belief that taking care of your family means taking care of the things that protect it. Your trees aren’t just landscaping—they’re the shade over your home, the safety of your driveway, the place kids play, and the backdrop to years of memories. When we care for your trees, we are caring for your family’s well-being. That responsibility is personal to us, because we are a family too.
We’re called Family Tree Care for a reason. Our families live here in Asheville and throughout the surrounding mountain communities. We are your neighbors. We drive the same roads, experience the same storms, and care deeply about the land that makes this place special. When we step onto your property, we don’t see a job—we see a home that deserves respect, honesty, and long-term care.
In an industry increasingly dominated by large, investor-backed companies with no roots in the communities they serve, we’ve chosen a different path. Family Tree Care is locally owned, locally operated, and locally accountable. We’re not answering to out-of-state conglomerates or profit-driven growth models that prioritize speed over safety and volume over quality. Our reputation matters because this is where we live. We don’t get to disappear after the work is done—and we wouldn’t want to.
Trust isn’t built through marketing alone. It’s built through showing up when it matters, giving honest recommendations, and doing what’s right even when no one is watching. We take the time to explain your options, protect your property, and care for your trees in a way that supports their long-term health—not just short-term results. Our goal is never to sell unnecessary work; it’s to earn lifelong trust.
When you choose Family Tree Care, you’re choosing a team that understands the emotional and financial weight of inviting someone onto your property. You’re choosing arborists who value safety, integrity, and craftsmanship. And most importantly, you’re choosing a local company that believes caring for your family is how we provide for ours. That shared responsibility is at the heart of everything we do—and it’s what makes Family Tree Care a name Asheville can trust.
A message from our founder, Kris Wetmore
We are commited to LOCAL.
Family Tree Care is a locally owned tree service built on family values, made up of people who live and work right here in Asheville and the surrounding areas. We are your neighbors, committed to long-term care, real accountability, and doing what’s right for our community.
Our Commitment
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Our Commitment to You
At Family Tree Care, we're dedicated to making the world a healthier, more beautiful place by delivering excellent tree services. Our team of professional arborists is equipped with the experience and expertise to ensure your trees thrive, benefitting both you and the environment.
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Safety is Paramount
Prioritizing the safety of your property and our team, we adhere to ANSI Z133 standards for tree work safety. Our crew, extensively trained and committed to honesty, upholds a comprehensive, holistic approach to tree care that truly sets us apart as a premier choice in the industry.
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Partnering for a Greener Future
Our vision is to partner with you in creating healthy, strong, and beautiful trees, making your outdoor spaces safer and more enjoyable. Recognizing that tree work is a significant undertaking, we prioritize safety, ensuring a secure and careful approach to every project.
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Best Practices
FTC adheres to industry-leading environmentally sustainable practices that are effective and ecologically responsible. Our approach integrates state-of-the-art equipment and expert-level proficiency, ensuring cutting-edge tree care methodologies and accurate assessments of hazardous trees.
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Excellence in Action
Our Crew is dedicated to your safety and satisfaction, with detailed meetings each day, adhering to a drug-free policy, and wearing protective gear. We take pride in leaving a site that reflects our high standards, respecting every detail from walkway stones to fences and flower beds.
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Going the Extra Mile
Upon your approval, we manage tree removals affecting operations. Your complete satisfaction is our foremost objective. We are committed to the safety of your property, employing considerate measures, including strategic crane works to minimize impact.
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Experience and Reputation
Our extensive experience and stellar reputation are built on referrals, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We understand the risks associated with handling massive trees, making safety our first concern. Family Tree Care is trusted by clients for unrivaled expertise.
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Fully licensed and Insured
Family Tree Care offers a comprehensive range of tree services performed by highly skilled and dedicated professionals. Our team is not only fully licensed but also insured, ensuring that your tree care needs are met with the highest standards of safety and reliability.
What Others Are Saying
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“I had three companies come out and quote our project, Family Tree Care was the last one and Kris was the ONLY one who asked me questions. I really appreciated that my children’s safety and the safety of my home were his concerns. His crew was so nice, considerate, and the clean-up was stellar. I’ve recommended his team over and over again.”
Lauren Klocko
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“Kris always does a Great job! Professional & Courteous.”
Jerry Williford
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“Wow! the tree Team did an Amazing job!! Great skills, Exemplary team work!! Thank U for choosing them. i write down their phone # & will be giving it to 3 property owners i know.”
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