About Frank Duke Trees

In the 1950s Len Duke was raising his family in Caulfield and began a small business in rubbish removal for the local area.  Soon after, his son Frank joined him and they began to specialize in tree removal and maintenance.  Together with their little red truck, Frank and his father became the go-to men for the job, with clients across Melbourne and its inner suburbs.

Frank raised his family in nearby Malvern, and as the years went on it became a rite of passage for his sons and daughters to work on “the truck”, growing the business to what it is today.  Frank’s son Paul is now in charge of operating the business, as Frank Duke Trees continues to fulfill its reputation for quality and reliable service.

Working on the truck was always a team effort

Paul Duke has worked in the family business since he was 17 years old

Safety requirements weren’t what they are now!

Frank knew tree surgery was a science. Malvern, circa 1980

The original flyer for Len Duke’s business

Frank Duke in the early days

In 2019 Paul Duke decided to retire and having 2 daughters who were not keen on taking over the tree service business, offered Frank Duke Trees to Shane who had worked for him for over 15 years. With a Certificate III in Arboriculture and over 20 years’ experience within the industry, Shane and his wife Catherine decided to take the opportunity to continue the well-established brand of Frank Duke Trees. With a small friendly and conscientious team, Shane and Catherine continue to fulfill the reputation for quality and reliable service.

The new truck with Shane and Catherine