arborist

[ahr-ber-ist]

noun

1. a specialist in the cultivation and care of trees and shrubs, including tree surgery, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tree diseases, and the control of pests.

arborist

/ ˈɑːbərɪst /

noun

1. a specialist in the cultivation of trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of arborist¹

First recorded in 1570–80; arbor ³ + -ist

Example Sentences

Members of Altadena Green, a group of arborists and landscape experts, estimate that the town known for its lush canopy of trees has lost at least 50% of its pre-fire canopy.

From Los Angeles Times

The Argyle Street Ash was then put forward by David Treanor - an arborist from Glasgow who has been managing the tree in recent years.

From BBC

If Aley had applied those standards to her project, rather than relying on the arborist’s recommendation, she would have owed the state about $22,109, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

And he must commission arborist reports and pay for contractor training, which he’s estimating will cost another $4,000.

From Los Angeles Times

It calls for the engagement of environmental experts, access planners, historical preservation consultants and arborists to work out solutions early in the planning.

From Los Angeles Times