Florida tree canopy looking up toward the sun
SW FLORIDA · LIVE
EST. 2019 · SARASOTA, FL

The best tree teams in Southwest Florida.

FloridaTree.PRO brings you Nikolay V. Kholyusev — Project Manager with fifteen years on Southwest Florida trees. Healthy trees. Clean property. No surprise bills. Send a few photos, get a real written quote — no on-site sales pitch. Trimming, removals, palm care, storm work, and HOA programs across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte & Lee counties.

4
Counties Covered
20+
Services Offered
Free
Written Estimates
2 min
Photo Bid
Photo bid in 2 minutes
Real price in writing
Trees that live decades longer with proper pruning
Clean yard when we leave
Florida-native species expertise
Storm-season planning that actually works
No on-site sales pitch
Sarasota · Manatee · Charlotte · Lee
Photo bid in 2 minutes
Real price in writing
Trees that live decades longer with proper pruning
Clean yard when we leave
Florida-native species expertise
Storm-season planning that actually works
No on-site sales pitch
Sarasota · Manatee · Charlotte · Lee
◆ 02 — Get a bid right now

Call. Text. Or send photos.

Three ways. Pick the fastest one for you. Real human answers — no phone tree, no auto-responder.

★ Fastest · Most People Text FirstText Us Now(941) 837-8588Call Now(941) 837-8588
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Who are we calling?

Real human picks up. We won't share your info beyond the providers bidding your job.

Single-family home
Condo / HOA
Commercial / Lot
Rental / Investment
New Construction
Other
◆ 03 — Who runs your job

Meet Nikolay. He's the one on your site.

Most Florida tree websites won't name a single human. Florida Tree Pro is run on the ground by Nikolay V. Kholyusev — fifteen years on big trees, dangerous removals, and storm-damaged canopies across Southwest Florida. He personally walks every job, supervises every crew, and answers for every cut.

Nikolay roped to the top of a freshly-cut pine trunk in full PPE — yellow climbing helmet, harness, STIHL chainsaw — Project Manager, Florida Tree Pro
Project Manager · Tree Expert · Team Leader

Nikolay V. Kholyusev.

15+
Years on Florida trees
Big-tree removal, dangerous work, storm cleanup.
★★★★★
Verified 5-star reviews
Tons of them. Every single review a five-star.
100%
Of jobs run by Nick
Every quote, every site visit, every crew check-in.
  • Big-tree removal — live oaks, royal palms, mature pines
  • Dangerous removals — leaning trees, structures, power lines
  • Storm damage cleanup — hurricane response when conditions allow
  • Hazardous tree assessment — crack, lean, root, decay diagnosis
  • On-site supervision — Nikolay walks every job before crew arrives
◆ 04 — Reviews

Real customers. Tons of 5-star reviews.

Verified five-star reviews of Nick and his crew — real Southwest Florida customers, real removals, real cleanup. Reproduced verbatim.

★★★★★
Verified 5-star reviews
Tons of them — every single one a 5-star.
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★★★★★
a year ago
I've used a LOT of landscapers and cut down a lot of trees. These guys came in and straight up GOT IT DONE over here. Old massive trees GONE. Brazilian Pepper GONE. Oak trees OUT. Garbage GONE. Everything looks AMAZING. I was blown away by how much work this team got done and how fast it all got don…
Steve SchadtLocal Guide
24 reviews · 76 photos
★★★★★
Great price7 months ago
[Nick's team] is top-notch! Nick and his crew were professional, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable from start to finish. They showed up on time, got right to work, and handled everything safely and cleanly — from precise tree trimming to full removals. Nick took the time to explain what needed…
Capt X
6 reviews
★★★★★
a year ago
[Nick's team] is truly top-notch! Nick and his team were on point from start to finish. They are trustworthy, reliable, and go above and beyond to ensure the job is done right. What really sets Nick apart is his willingness to go the extra mile without charging extra like some others do. You can tel…
Alek PetrovLocal Guide
30 reviews · 8 photos
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◆ 06 — How It Works

Simple. Local. Insured.

No high-pressure phone sales, no truck-side guesses, no surprise bills. The right crew, with the right gear, doing the work the right way.

STEP 01

Submit a photo bid in 2 minutes.

Snap a few photos of the tree, mark what you want done, and add any notes about access or power lines. No phone tag, no truck-side guesses.

STEP 02

We review your photos and write a real quote.

A real Florida tree pro reviews the photos, identifies the species and the job, and writes you a transparent estimate. If we need to walk the site first, we'll say so — never a surprise truck-side number.

STEP 03

Written estimate. Work done. Cleaned up.

You get the quote on paper before anything happens. Once you approve, the crew completes the work, hauls the debris, and leaves the site clean.

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Honest about timing.We don't promise hours after a major storm. Road access, fuel, and crew safety determine what's possible and when. Active emergencies — tree on a structure, blocking access — get triaged first.
Storm Prep Audit →
◆ 07 — Know Your Trees

Florida's canopy, identified.

The 40 species we work on most often across Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and Lee counties. Need every tree in Florida? See the full reference list →

Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
ProtectedOak
Wind Score
Quercus virginiana
Live Oak
H: 40–80 ft
Risk: Low
Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus laurifolia
Laurel Oak
H: 60–80 ft
Risk: Med
Sand Live Oak (Quercus geminata)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus geminata
Sand Live Oak
H: 20–40 ft
Risk: Low
Water Oak (Quercus nigra)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
H: 50–80 ft
Risk: High
Myrtle Oak (Quercus myrtifolia)
Oak
Wind Score
Quercus myrtifolia
Myrtle Oak
H: 10–25 ft
Risk: Low
Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)
Native
Wind Score
Pinus elliottii
Slash Pine
H: 60–100 ft
Risk: Med
Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris)
Native
Wind Score
Pinus palustris
Longleaf Pine
H: 80–100 ft
Risk: Low
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Native
Wind Score
Taxodium distichum
Bald Cypress
H: 50–70 ft
Risk: Low
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
Native
Wind Score
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia
H: 60–80 ft
Risk: Low
Gumbo Limbo (Bursera simaruba)
Native
Wind Score
Bursera simaruba
Gumbo Limbo
H: 30–60 ft
Risk: Low
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Native
Wind Score
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
H: 40–70 ft
Risk: Med
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
Native
Wind Score
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum
H: 60–100 ft
Risk: Med
Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)
Native
Wind Score
Swietenia mahagoni
Mahogany
H: 30–50 ft
Risk: Low
Black Olive (Bucida buceras)
Wind Score
Bucida buceras
Black Olive
H: 30–50 ft
Risk: Med
Strangler Fig (Ficus aurea)
Native
Wind Score
Ficus aurea
Strangler Fig
H: 50–60 ft
Risk: Med
Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus)
Native
Wind Score
Conocarpus erectus
Buttonwood
H: 20–40 ft
Risk: Low
Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto)
Native
Wind Score
Sabal palmetto
Sabal Palm
H: 30–65 ft
Risk: Low
Royal Palm (Roystonea regia)
Native
Wind Score
Roystonea regia
Royal Palm
H: 50–80 ft
Risk: Med
Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana)
Wind Score
Syagrus romanzoffiana
Queen Palm
H: 40–50 ft
Risk: Low
Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera)
Wind Score
Cocos nucifera
Coconut Palm
H: 50–80 ft
Risk: Med
Washingtonia Palm (Washingtonia robusta)
Wind Score
Washingtonia robusta
Washingtonia Palm
H: 60–100 ft
Risk: High
Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
Wind Score
Phoenix roebelenii
Pygmy Date Palm
H: 6–10 ft
Risk: Low
Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata)
Wind Score
Wodyetia bifurcata
Foxtail Palm
H: 30–40 ft
Risk: Low
Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii)
Wind Score
Adonidia merrillii
Christmas Palm
H: 12–25 ft
Risk: Low
Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens)
Wind Score
Dypsis lutescens
Areca Palm
H: 12–30 ft
Risk: Low
Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia)
Caution
Wind Score
Delonix regia
Royal Poinciana
H: 30–40 ft
Risk: Med
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
Wind Score
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda
H: 25–40 ft
Risk: Med
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
Wind Score
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle
H: 10–25 ft
Risk: Low
Tabebuia (Trumpet Tree) (Tabebuia spp.)
Wind Score
Tabebuia spp.
Tabebuia (Trumpet Tree)
H: 20–35 ft
Risk: Low
Frangipani (Plumeria) (Plumeria rubra)
Wind Score
Plumeria rubra
Frangipani (Plumeria)
H: 10–25 ft
Risk: Low
Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia)
Invasive
Wind Score
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian Pepper
H: 20–40 ft
Risk: High
Australian Pine (Casuarina equisetifolia)
Invasive
Wind Score
Casuarina equisetifolia
Australian Pine
H: 60–100 ft
Risk: High
Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
Invasive
Wind Score
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Melaleuca
H: 40–80 ft
Risk: High
Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)
Invasive
Wind Score
Acacia auriculiformis
Earleaf Acacia
H: 30–60 ft
Risk: High
Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides)
Invasive
Wind Score
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
Carrotwood
H: 30–40 ft
Risk: High
Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle)
ProtectedNative
Wind Score
Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
H: 20–30 ft
Risk: Low
Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans)
ProtectedNative
Wind Score
Avicennia germinans
Black Mangrove
H: 30–40 ft
Risk: Low
White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)
ProtectedNative
Wind Score
Laguncularia racemosa
White Mangrove
H: 20–40 ft
Risk: Low
Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera)
ProtectedNative
Wind Score
Coccoloba uvifera
Sea Grape
H: 15–35 ft
Risk: Low
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
Native
Wind Score
Serenoa repens
Saw Palmetto
H: 5–10 ft
Risk: Low
◆ 08 — Where We Work

Southwest Florida.

Four counties along the Gulf coast. We're focused — that's how we keep the network vetted and the response time short.

From Bradenton to Bonita.

Tap a county to focus the map. Don't see your zip listed? Reach out — we may still be able to help.

Sarasota County
PRIMARY · LIVE
Sarasota · Venice · North Port · Siesta Key · Osprey
Manatee County
PRIMARY · LIVE
Bradenton · Lakewood Ranch · Anna Maria · Palmetto
Charlotte County
PRIMARY · LIVE
Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte · Englewood
Lee County
PRIMARY · LIVE
Fort Myers · Cape Coral · Bonita Springs · Estero
● Coverage
Sarasota County
Sarasota · Venice · North Port · Siesta Key · Osprey
Primary Coverage
Adjacent · Ask Us
◆ 09 — Field Notes

Honest answers from the canopy.

The blog: hurricane history, allergy seasons, neighbor disputes, the Edison royal palms. Plus reference guides on pruning, storm prep, permits, and identification. Useful even if you never hire us.

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