Membership Benefits
Become an APA Member
Membership dues cover a full year and include all of the benefits listed below. You can join us by filling out the membership application online or by printing and mailing your application to:
The Aesthetic Pruners Association, P.O. Box 5163, Berkeley, CA 94705.
If paying by check, expect 3-4 weeks for processing. Thank you!
Basic Member Benefits
APA Website Member Listing
All APA members receive a free public listing with their phone number, email and website in the APA Member directory.
Detailed CAP Member Profile
All APA Certified Aesthetic Pruners® (CAPs) receive a free listing in the APA CAP directory. Members may change their listing at any time to include additional information about their services, specializations and geographic work area. This member profile gives all our CAP members a detailed web presence on a national level.
Awareness of the Profession
The APA is committed to advancing public awareness and appreciation of the growing field of aesthetic pruning.
APA Leadership Opportunities
Leadership opportunities in the organization are available through volunteerism.
APA Professional Designation
All APA members can use the professional designation within their individual levels of membership. APA certified members are permitted to use the APA logo on print and website materials.
APA Members-only Forum
APA members have access to APA Forum to learn, exchange industry information and ideas and to connect with other members.
Media Coverage & Promotion Benefits
The APA continually promotes the organization and its members to prospective clients, industry professionals and related organizations via our public relations and marketing efforts.
Business & Professional Development Benefits
APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner® Credential
The APA provides the only available certification of aesthetic pruners. Certified members may use the exclusive APA credential after their name (CAP) to indicate their commitment to the highest level of professionalism to clients and peers.
Marketing Tools
Bulk pricing is available on all APA generated education and marketing materials, merchandise and brochures.
New Professionals Forum
This is a quarterly forum dedicated to helping new professionals develop their aesthetic pruning business. It is free for all APA members.
Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
The APA sponsors educational activities in a variety of settings from national conferences to local "Tree Talks" and "Tree Walks". Topics are related to aesthetic pruning and are designed for professional development. Members receive a discount on all APA events.
Margie Potts Memorial Membership
Margie Potts dedicated her life to advancing the field of aesthetic pruning. Each year a valued member of the aesthetic pruning community is offered a free membership in her name for one year.
10% Discount at Hida Tool
APA members receive a 10% discount by presenting their membership card. Hida Tool and Hardware is located at 1333 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA. They carry a wide selection of pruning and gardening tools from Japan.
