We bridge the gap between landscapers who look down at the ground and tree companies who look up at the trees. Typically, landscapers only mow and blow and look below the surface only when considering weeds or fertilizer.
Tree care companies focus on pruning or taking down trees with little consideration for the root system of a tree.
We are educated and licensed, horticulturalists, C-27 landscape contractors and arborists that look at the overall physiological characteristics of trees and landscape plants. We see the big picture and know that you can’t diagnose a tree problem without considering soil composition, bacteria, fungi, moisture rates, irrigation, porosity and compaction of roots below ground.
Chris Huppe
Managing Partner
Having owned and operated Huppe Landscape Company for 23 years I have gained the experience, wisdom, aptitude and tolerance required to lead a landscape maintenance division for a premier landscape construction and maintenance company in Northern California. I am educated in horticulture from Cal Poly, SLO and wear the badge proudly.
During that time I have incorporated three times, created and maintained partnerships, acquired a competing company, formed an ESOP, sold and assisted in the integration of Huppe Landscape Company with the acquirer and invested in a larger landscape entity. I participated in their strategic planning launch of a tree services line of business and waste reduction program that has won, the California integrated waste management boards (WRAP) Waste Reduction Awards Program 6 years in a row. Our partnership with this program has been responsible for diverting over 485 metric tons of greenwaste to cogeneration plants for electricity.
E-mail: chuppe@landscapetreeco.com
Phone: 916-246-9987
Education
1979 to 1984 Ornamental Horticulture- Landscape Construction
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Certifications & Licenses
| 2020 | Tree Risk Assessment Qualification | TRAQ | International Society of Arboriculture |
| 2020 | NV Construction License | B-2 | NV Contractors State License Board |
| 2017 | CA Construction License | Class B | CA Contractors State License Board |
| 2012 | Certified Treecare Safety Professional | TCIA | |
| 2009 | Tree Removal and Pruning License | D-49 | State of California |
| 2009 | Hydroseed Applicator License | D-59 | State of California |
| 2006 | Clean Water Alliance Certification | CWA | Sacramento Water Alliance |
| 2006 | Pool Construction License | C-53 | State of California |
| 1987 | Landscape Contractors License | C-27 | State of California |
| 1987 | Department of Pesticide License | DPR | State of California |
| 1986 | Certified Arborist #753 | WCISA | International Society of Arboriculture |
| 1985 | Qualified Applicators Certificate | QAC | State Department of Food and Agriculture |
Affiliations:
Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
Pesticide Applicators Professional Association
California Landscape Contractors Association
Clean Water Alliance
