Hoyt Arbor
Care LLC

Protecting the health and safety of your trees with science-backed care.”

About Us

Christopher Hoyt Austin, Certified Arborist (PN-1809A) and owner of Hoyt Arbor Care LLC, has dedicated more than 25 years to working with trees. His background blends college studies in Studio Art, ornamental pruning experience in Sequim, Washington, climbing trees in the TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST of Southeast Alaska, and extensive training through the International Society of Arboriculture. Today, Chris works as a consulting arborist focused on promoting tree safety, health, longevity, and beauty. Hoyt Arbor Care LLC is able to serve clients in Alaska and Texas.

ISA Certifications

Our Services

Arboricultural & Environmental Consulting

Expert guidance to support informed decisions on tree health, land use, development planning, and environmental compliance.

Tree Risk Assessment

Visual , basic , or advanced processes that “identify, analyze, and evaluate tree risk “. (S. Lilly 2020 ISA)

Tree Inventory for Development

Detailed documentation of existing trees to support planning, permitting, and responsible land development.

Tree Protection Plans

Customized strategies to safeguard trees during construction and development.

Tree Care

Comprehensive services to maintain tree health, safety, and long-term vitality.

Emergency Tree Services

Rapid response for storm-damaged or hazardous trees to restore safety and prevent further damage.

Tree Removal

Safe and efficient removal of trees that are hazardous, diseased, or no longer suitable for their location.

Pruning - Ornamentals and Orchards

Selective pruning to improve the structure, health, and appearance of ornamentals, and the productivity of orchards.

Soil Sampling and Testing

Analysis of soil conditions to determine nutrient levels provide a targeted approach to soil management practices.

Tree Preservation

Long-term planning and care practices focused on protecting valuable trees and extending their lifespan.

Tree Planting

Proper selection and installation of trees to ensure healthy establishment and sustainable growth.

Soil Biotics

Management of beneficial soil organisms to enhance soil health, root development, and overall tree performance.

Landscape Installation

Professional installation of plants and landscape elements to create functional, attractive, and sustainable outdoor spaces.

Habitat Restoration

Removal of invasive species of trees and plants. Restoration of damaged ecosystems. Planting native species to restore ecological function, improve biodiversity, and rehabilitate wetlands.

Service Areas

Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer, Wasilla, Whittier, Big Lake. Seward, Kenai, Soldotna, Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka, Gustavus, Haines

Dallas

Why Choose Us

Certified Arborist

ISA-Certified Arborist delivering professional, science-based tree care and consulting.

Safety-First Practices

Every project is approached with careful planning, risk assessment, and safety in mind.

Tree Health Focused

We prioritize long-term tree health through proper pruning, soil care, and preservation.

Expert Consulting Approach

Clear evaluations and honest recommendations tailored to your property and goals.

Proven Experience

Decades of arboriculture experience across diverse environments and landscapes.

Respect for Your Property

We protect surrounding plants, soil, and structures while working efficiently and cleanly.

Reliable & Professional Service

Dependable scheduling, clear communication, and high standards on every job.

Environmentally Responsible Care

We use responsible methods that protect soil health, surrounding plants, and the local ecosystem.

Client Testimonials

“Over the years, we have had Chris safely remove 50’ tall trees leaning onto adjacent ones in a forested area, prune our fruit trees and give advice on their care, and do a stability assessment on a small grove of tall conifers adjacent to dwellings. His work is prompt and of the highest professional caliber.”

Bob Hutton

Hoonah, Alaska

"We are grateful for the work Chris has done pruning several special trees at our house over many years. Chris has done a beautiful job with our flowering plum, Japanese maple, and copper beech trees. He has also done some consulting for us on some large alders on our property and has provided viable recommendations for replacement trees suitable for the climate and conditions on our property. His knowledge, skill, care, and eye for balance are evident in his work. Chris is also responsive, professional, and fun to work with. "

Bree and Caleb Wylie

Douglas, Alaska

Chris promptly saved me after a harrowing windy night where the tree closest to my house kept bending towards the ROW. Zip Zat Zip When I told him about this he was on my roof trimming that tree down in a flash. Chris left my property so spectacularly clean after trimming that you couldn’t tell he had been there except branches were gone. I would hire him again for any tree work. Chris always said “the right tree for the right location” when evaluating trees on my property. This explained why some of my trees were struggling. He also had good suggestions for removing and replacing shrubs.

Teri Inch

Anchorage, Alaska

We first hired Chris over 5 years ago to remove leaning and rotten trees after buying our house in Juneau. Since then we have worked with him continuously for tree assessment, landscape planning, and. emergency tree removal. He is knowledgeable, skilled, safe, kind, and reasonably priced! When a tree fell on our roof this winter, he arrived the next day in a snowstorm to remove the tree inspect the roof for damage. Aside from tree removal, Chris understands the native ecological community of southeast Alaska. He can help with landscape planning, …erosion control, and native planting. We wholeheartedly recommend Hoyt Arbor Care for any tree service as proven by the fact that he now does tree work for all our friends in Juneau!

Daniel Goethel

Juneau, Alaska

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Gallery

Alaska

Increment Borer

Using an Increment Borer to check for decay in a mature Sitka Spruce

Core sample

Core sample showing decay

Fungal Conk

Fomitopsis ochracea (brown crumbly rot)

Rams Horn

Note the “rams -horn”, a type of woundwood (callus) that curls inward around open cavities.

Birch Decay

This Birch has compartmentalized (restricted) the outward spread of the decay column in the center of the tree.

Decay Cavity

Sounding with a rubber mallet around a decay cavity on a Western Hemlock

Stem Decay

Close up of stem decay in Birch

Storm Damage Cleanup

Storm damage cleanup. Decay in the trunk of a Birch tree. Anchorage. AK

Under Control

Trunk sections lowered under control

Drop Zone setup

Plywood set up to control the drop zone in a tight space

Norway Spruce

Norway Spruce planted in Sitka 90 years ago

Tree Removal

Western Hemlock tree removal over a deck

Alder Tree

Preparing to remove an alder leaning over a boat shelter

After Pruning

Ornamental Blireiana Plum after pruning

Frost cracks

Frost cracks in Birch

Climbing

Climbing Western Hemlock

Next Generation

Next generation learning to climb

Acting as Lumberjacks

Acting as lumberjacks in the film Parish of the Pines released 2023

Before Pruning

Apple Tree

After Pruning

Apple Tree

Tree Preservation

Sitka Spruce

Sitka Spruce Phase 1

Expose feeder roots

Sitka Spruce Phase 2

Apply Compost

Sitka Spruce Phase 3

Apply Mycorrhizal Drench

Sitka Spruce Phase 4

Cover over with gravel

Texas

Mistletoe causes tree decline.

Arlington, TX

1.) Drought stress on Pine.

Arlington, TX

2.) Pine Beetle Borer

Arlington, TX

3.) Two needle pine Pinus brutia var. eldarica 3

Arlington, TX

Mature LIVE OAK in ROW.

Dallas, TX

Power lines come through the center of the canopy.

Dallas, TX

"Stress raisers" sharp bends, bulges, cavities and old pruning wounds

Dallas, TX

Slime flux bacteria from old pruning wound have stained the bark

Dallas, TX

Pruning closure at old scaffold branch attachment point. Bark buckling under mechanical loads.

Dallas, TX

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