A Family Tradition Since 1973

Eric Putnam BCMA provides arborist-led tree care and plant health care across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region. Under his direction as an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) with over 30 years in the tree industry, Eric has dedicated his life’s work to helping homeowners understand their trees’ needs and make confident decisions. We diagnose first, then recommend only what the tree and site require, with safety, standards, and long-term outcomes in mind, no unnecessary upselling or gimmicks.

Science-Based Plant Health Care

Root-zone focused care that prioritizes primary stressors and long-term resilience.

Best for

  • Yellowing or chlorosis
  • Thinning canopy and decline
  • Compacted soils, poor drainage
  • Drought recovery and heat stress

What we do

  • Root-zone and site assessment
  • Moisture, mulch, and soil strategy guidance
  • Targeted nutrition recommendations when justified
  • Monitoring and phased improvement plans





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Precision Pruning and Responsible Removals

Objective-based pruning aligned with ANSI A300, removals only when mitigation is not reasonable.

Best for

  • Structural pruning and training
  • Clearance, canopy management, storm recovery
  • Risk reduction near homes and targets
  • Deadwood, defects, and load management

What we do

  • Defined pruning objectives, proper cuts, no harmful practices
  • Structural pruning and selective reduction where appropriate
  • Removal planning with property protection
  • Stump grinding and site reset options


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Servicing the Greater Houston area, including Galveston, Harris, and Brazoria Counties.

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What Our Customers Say

When it comes to the care of your trees and yard, we understand how important it is to find a tree expert you can trust. Thanks to our personalized and professional approach with our arborist visits and tree consultations, our customers rest easy knowing their tree’s health will always be our top priority. See what some of our clients had to say:

Liriope’s Muse - Expert Tree Care Tips

By Eric Putnam February 27, 2026
Blog 3 in our Arborist Observation series. In this first blog, we delve into our experience with Asian Cycad Scale in our Greater Houston Service area.
By Eric Putnam February 20, 2026
Ever wonder what a day for an arborist looks like at Eric Putnam BCMA, Inc.? Well wonder no further, I’ll break it down for you!
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By Eric Putnam February 13, 2026
Recently, our arborists have noticed an uprise in mistletoe cases across the greater Houston area. Read this blog to learn more about these romanticized vampires.
By Eric Putnam January 30, 2026
In this blog I detail our journey to having possibly found a working treatment to the devastating Rose Rosette Virus(RRV) .
January 16, 2026
While visiting family in Odessa, Florida, I was captivated by the towering Norfolk Pine - an unexpected gem in the tropical landscape. Learn more!
By Eric Putnam January 9, 2026
Blog 2 in our Arborist Observation series. In this blog, we cover the deadly Laurel Wilt.
By Eric Putnam January 2, 2026
Mulching can be a valuable asset to trees if applied properly, in this blog you'll out to if your trees are properly mulched. And how to fix them if not!
By Eric Putnam December 26, 2025
In this blog, we break down the real signs your tree may need pruning, without falling into the common traps of “storm pruning” or routine canopy thinning.
By Eric Putnam December 19, 2025
Nothing beats the look of a beautifully lit tree during the holidays. But every year, we see the same issue: trees that end up with bark wounds, broken limbs, girdled branches, or stressed foliage because decorations were installed too tightly.
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After years in the industry, we’ve had the pleasure of working with beautiful and unique trees from all over the country.