SKILL
90+
Years in Operation.
Utility vegetation management experience dating back to 1935.
ABOUT SHADE TREE
OUR FOUNDATION
Since 1935, Shade Tree Service Company has focused on the specialized vegetation management needs of utilities.
Headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, Shade Tree has grown from its regional roots into a multi-state organization supporting utility programs with experienced field teams, dedicated operational resources, and a long-standing commitment to reliable service.
In 2021, Shade Tree joined INTREN, a MasTec company, expanding access to broader infrastructure resources while maintaining the specialized vegetation management focus that has defined the company for generations.
HEADQUARTERS
Home to company leadership and operational support.
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
SKILL. SIZE. SCALE.
SKILL
90+
Utility vegetation management experience dating back to 1935.
SIZE
450+
Field and operational resources supporting customer programs.
SCALE
20+
Utility and infrastructure customers across our operating footprint.
OUR FOOTPRINT
Shade Tree combines established customer operations with the ability to mobilize vegetation management resources beyond its day-to-day service territories.
10+
States where Shade Tree supports ongoing customer programs.
25+
Vegetation management and storm-response reach across our broader service footprint.
Storm-response mobilization varies based on event conditions and customer needs.
SERVICE & RESPONSE FOOTPRINT
Shade Tree combines self-performing field resources, flexible delivery models, and broader infrastructure support to adapt to changing customer needs.
SELF-PERFORM
Shade Tree self-performs a significant majority of project scope and supports programs with dedicated field leadership, safety, fleet, and management resources.
FLEXIBILITY
Experience across unit-based, lump-sum, and time-and-material contracts allows work to align with different customer and program requirements.
SCALE
As part of MasTec, Shade Tree can draw on broader vendor and equipment relationships to add resources as customer needs and workloads change.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Shade Tree is proud to support the communities where our teams live and work through education, employee volunteerism, and local outreach.
EDUCATION
Share information with local communities about the environmental, safety, and technological aspects of utility vegetation management.
VOLUNTEERISM
Encourage employees to contribute their time and support to community and nonprofit efforts within the regions where Shade Tree operates.
OUTREACH
Build relationships with diverse regional groups and support community-specific needs across Shade Tree’s active work territories.
OUR CAPABILITIES