Our History

The Tree Company was established in 1998 by Tom Aldous with the aim of combining the latest in arboricultural theory, technique and equipment with environmental sensitivity and a focus on superior customer service.

Tom completed his Associate Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture) at The University of Melbourne's Burnley Campus, and after 2 years' experience working with respected arborists in Melbourne and London, started his own arboricultural services business.

In 2011 Darren Bennett joined The Tree Company in the role of Operations Manager and Consulting Arborist. Darren has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) and Diploma in Arboriculture, both from The University of Melbourne, as well as a number of additional professional qualifications and a wealth of experience in the industry, as practising and consulting arborist and academic lecturer in Arboriculture at Melbourne and Swinburne Universities.

The Tree Company is now amongst the most reputable and respected tree service providers in Melbourne. An expanding list of satisfied clients and an increasing number of large commercial projects are testament to the experience, expertise and quality of service provided by The Tree Company.

"The Tree Company have provided a variety of tree related services to Darebin Council over the past five years. Tom and his staff have performed all their assigned tasks in a prompt, professional and courteous manner and have contributed to the overall aesthetic appeal of our district."
- Greg Nichols
Darebin Council

"Tom Aldous of The Tree Company has looked after the trees at Boorondara Kindergarten for the past four years. As a result, our trees are healthy and safe and are a feature of our playground environment. "
- Denise Rundle, Director
Boroondara Kindergarten Inc