# H F Johnson Tree Farm - Tree Transplanting and Moving

**Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** 195 Bumps River Rd, Osterville, MA 02655 · **Phone:** (508) 428-2234 · **Website:** http://www.hfjohnsontreefarm.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 16 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

H F Johnson Tree Farm is a family-owned nursery in Osterville that buys, sells and transplants large specimen trees, with an arborist — Marc Mertz — and an installation crew led by Barry and Zach who show up in review after review. The company's Better Business Bureau profile carries an A+ grade, and every review on file, 16 of them from 2022 through 2026, is five stars.

What sets the reviews apart is how far the company goes to source and install the right tree. One customer described walking in with a special request; the team tracked it down at a grower down south, sent photos to choose from, and coordinated transport before installing it with guy wires and soil amendments. Another described replacing a mature pink crabapple lost in a blizzard after finding only small starter trees elsewhere — Johnson had the larger specimen they needed. Multiple reviews describe installations of large trees, including a spring 2025 project with five 16-foot Norway spruces, with crews that leave the property pristine afterward.

The company also backs its work after the sale: one 2026 review described a tree purchase that came with two years of periodic monitoring, and another described the team using laboratory analysis to diagnose a plant health issue and following through on the results. Reviewers consistently describe the aftercare guidance — planting instructions and follow-up support — as part of the experience, not an afterthought.

There's nothing negative in the written record to raise. For a specimen tree purchase, transplant, or landscape installation on Cape Cod, H F Johnson's reviews describe a knowledgeable, hands-on team that stands behind what it plants.

**Strengths:**
- Special-order sourcing — locates hard-to-find specimen trees on request
- Pristine cleanup — large installs leave the property spotless
- Aftercare included — monitoring and lab diagnostics back the work
- Expert guidance — named arborist and crew guide tree selection

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- BBB grades the company A+ and lists it as family-owned _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/plant-nursery/hf-johnson-tree-farm-llc-0021-88219) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/plant-nursery/hf-johnson-tree-farm-llc-0021-88219) — “Stated ownership (Better Business Bureau): Family-owned”
- Google rating of 5.0 stars from 20 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=H%20F%20Johnson%20Tree%20Farm%20-%20Tree%20Transplanting%20and%20Moving&query_place_id=ChIJw9mjp_Qy-4kRMUf0K-11J88) — “Google: 5★ from 20 ratings”
- Arborist and installation crew personally guide tree selection and planting _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoVk1HaGpORnBTZDBKdlREZFZTRkE0TTFaT2QxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhVMGhjNFpSd0JvTDdVSFA4M1ZOd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We purchased two trees for the front of our home from Johnson Tree Farm. We were fortunate to be helped through the process from selectio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21RMlpVcHZOVk5pY3pSc1NUVXlRbDlxU2pWUFVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmQ2ZUpvNVNiczRsSTUyQl9qSjVPUUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Barry and Zach did a terrific job estimating and installing green giants. The tree quality, attention to detail, and respect for the prop…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNN2UzY2phbzlydjlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEM7e3cjao9rv9QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome experience with Marc Mertz. Very knowledgeable and helpful!”
- Sources hard-to-find specimen trees from other growers on request _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKVWJHd3paRzUxZHkxMlJWWnZOMnAwYUhaQllWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJUbGwzZG51dy12RVZvN2p0aHZBYVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nicest guys you could hope to work with. I walked in with a special request. They found it down south. Worked out an order with that grow…”
- Properties left pristine after large-tree installations _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kcllsWldSV1p1UzJOWk1tSlpTMTlPZEZSWlJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdrYlZWRWZuS2NZMmJZS19OdFRZRVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very professional, left yard pristine when they were done.  A pleasure to work with”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZd3FlbWhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYwqemhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had a fantastic experience with H F Johnson Tree Farm for our spring landscaping project, purchasing five beautiful 16-foot Norway spr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1aVpHUjJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuiZGR2gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Just had a Dogwood tree from HFJ planted in N. Truro. Great selection of trees. The initial communication/planning went smoothly and the …”
- Backs work after the sale with monitoring, lab analysis and aftercare guidance _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoVk1HaGpORnBTZDBKdlREZFZTRkE0TTFaT2QxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhVMGhjNFpSd0JvTDdVSFA4M1ZOd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We purchased two trees for the front of our home from Johnson Tree Farm. We were fortunate to be helped through the process from selectio…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214elVqVlZkR1F3WnpCV2FHWkZMVGt4UzNSMFdVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxzUjVVdGQwZzBWaGZFLTkxS3R0WUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They stand behind their products , honor agreements, knowledgeable, professional, polite and punctual! Excellent communication via emails…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KM1MwUTJObVJ1TnpaaVlUQm1ORTkyV1hKUVRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJ3S0Q2NmRuNzZiYTBmNE92WXJQTkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Absolute perfection. Barry and his team are so knowledgable and they helped us pick the perfect specimens for our property. Installation …”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/plant-nursery/hf-johnson-tree-farm-llc-0021-88219) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): buying, selling and transplanting of trees”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/plant-nursery/hf-johnson-tree-farm-llc-0021-88219) — “BBB identifies H.F. Johnson Tree Farm, LLC as a nursery specializing in buying, selling and transplanting trees.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoVk1HaGpORnBTZDBKdlREZFZTRkE0TTFaT2QxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcf2775ed2bf44731!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhVMGhjNFpSd0JvTDdVSFA4M1ZOd1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We purchased two trees for the front of our home from Johnson Tree Farm. We were fortunate to be helped through the process from selectio…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=H%20F%20Johnson%20Tree%20Farm%20-%20Tree%20Transplanting%20and%20Moving&query_place_id=ChIJw9mjp_Qy-4kRMUf0K-11J88): 5.0★ from 20 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=H%20F%20Johnson%20Tree%20Farm%20-%20Tree%20Transplanting%20and%20Moving&query_place_id=ChIJw9mjp_Qy-4kRMUf0K-11J88): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/osterville/profile/plant-nursery/hf-johnson-tree-farm-llc-0021-88219): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.hfjohnsontreefarm.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Clifford · 2026-08-17**: We purchased two trees for the front of our home from Johnson Tree Farm. We were fortunate to be helped through the process from selection to installation by arborist, Marc Mertz. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The purchase also included a two year periodic monitoring service (to ensure we…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Greg Arnette · 2026-08-04**: Barry and Zach did a terrific job estimating and installing green giants. The tree quality, attention to detail, and respect for the property were great.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Josh Lappin · 2026-07-28**: Highly knowledgeable and friendly people work here. They did a great job helping me chose the tree, and their team did an outstanding job with planting. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joel Feenstra · 2026-07-03**: Nicest guys you could hope to work with. I walked in with a special request. They found it down south. Worked out an order with that grower sent me pictures to choose from then coordinated transport. I now have an amazing addition in the ground w/ guy wires & soil amendments all taken care of. I hig…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Henrici · 2026-06-19**: Very professional, left yard pristine when they were done.  A pleasure to work with
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Frey · 2026-05-16**: They stand behind their products , honor agreements, knowledgeable, professional, polite and punctual! Excellent communication via emails and in person visits. Very helpful using laboratory analysis to determine status of plant abnormalities. Very dependable, follow through with appointments and pro…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karl Stier · 2026-05-13**: Absolute perfection. Barry and his team are so knowledgable and they helped us pick the perfect specimens for our property. Installation was meticulous and they left us with clear guidelines and aftercare instructions. Bonus points for the nicest crew!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cathy Teal · 2026-04-30**: Our experience with this tree farm has been exceptional.  We lost our beautiful pink crabapple tree in the recent blizzard. We wanted to replace it with another tree and after searching locally, we only found small starter trees. Someone recommended we check out Johnson Tree Farm. They had a large v…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lori Roux · 2025-12-19**: It's a pleasure to work with this company. Expert advice and planting services coupled with choice larger product that's poised to thrive. We appreciate having Johnson Tree as a quality resource.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Craig Maser · 2025-05-08**: Awesome experience with Marc Mertz. Very knowledgeable and helpful!

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