Tree Planting & Installation
Florida-native and Florida-friendly species, sized to your site. Planted at the right depth, mulched right, watered into establishment.
Planting depth, root flare exposure, and the first 18 months of watering matter more than what you put in the hole. We size up your site, recommend natives that match the conditions, and install correctly the first time.
Every job is custom. We assemble the right crew and equipment for your specific trees — one yard takes a climber and a ladder, another takes a crane crew and a full ground team. Photo bid → written scope → work done as written.
Things to know.
- October through February is the best planting window in Southwest Florida — cooler temperatures, lower water demand, root-establishment time before summer stress.
- Florida-native species (live oak, sabal palm, gumbo limbo, southern magnolia) outperform imported ornamentals over a 10-year horizon almost without exception.
- Planting depth: root flare visible above grade. Buried-trunk decline is one of the most common causes of premature tree death.
- Mulch ring (not a mulch volcano) at the 3-3-3 rule: 3 inches deep, 3 feet wide, 3 inches away from the trunk.
- Establishment watering schedule: daily for the first 2 weeks, tapering over 18 months. After that, established natives need little supplemental water.
- Staking only when the tree actually needs it. Most don't. Stakes left on too long cause girdling.
- Power lines, building foundations, septic systems, and underground utilities all affect species selection. Plant the right tree in the right spot.
- Salt-spray exposure on coastal lots eliminates most non-natives. Buttonwood, sea grape, sabal palm, and gumbo limbo handle it; most ornamentals don't.
What affects the price.
No two trees are the same. These are the variables that move the estimate — so the photo bid lands close to the final number.
- Tree size at install — 7-gallon vs. 30-gallon vs. field-grown specimen.
- Species and availability.
- Site prep — soil amendment, irrigation tap-in, clearing.
- Number of trees.
Permits, protected trees, Florida-specific notes.
Best planting windows in SW Florida: late fall through mid-winter. Florida-native species (live oak, sabal palm, gumbo limbo, southern magnolia, bald cypress) almost always outperform imported ornamentals over a 10-year horizon. Avoid May–August installs unless you can guarantee daily watering.
Frequently asked.
What's the best tree to plant in Southwest Florida?
Depends on your site. For most SW Florida residential yards: live oak (shade), sabal palm (state tree, hurricane-tough), southern magnolia (flowers + structure), gumbo limbo (drought + wind tolerant). Avoid queen palm and water oak if you have a choice — both are short-lived in Florida.
When should I plant?
October through February. Cooler temperatures, lower water demand on the new tree, and months of root establishment before the summer stress test.
How long until I have to water it daily?
Daily for the first 14 days, then tapering over 18 months. After that, established Florida natives need little supplemental water except in significant drought.
Send us a photo of your tree.
Real written quote for tree planting & installation — sized to your specific trees, your specific property.