Tree Planting Service Details

Austin Tree Experts offers complete tree installation services. One of our Certified Arborists can help you identify the species that best matches your needs and your location. We work with the best nurseries in the state of Texas to provide healthy, properly grown trees. We also provide structured follow-up care after planting. All installations include a one year warranty and one year of our Healthy Tree Program to make sure they get off to a good start. Extended warranty is available as well with continuation of maintenance program.

What Sets Our Tree Planting Service Apart

The mortality rate for newly planted trees in Austin is shockingly high. We get phone calls all the time from people with trees less than five years old that are struggling or have died. Unfortunately, many of these problems are the direct result of the way the trees were either grown or planted. Other problems come from bad or conflicting advice about how to care for them.

To thrive, trees must be grown and treated properly at the farm. They need proper root pruning and canopy pruning. When they are planted the root ball must be trimmed and they must be planted at the correct depth. Failure to trim the root ball or excessive planting depth will stunt or kill the tree. They require the correct amount of irrigation and appropriate fertilization during their establishment period.

Austin Tree Experts takes the guesswork out of all these issues. We only plant quality nursery stock, our trained crews handle the installations themselves, and our warranty (with the extended multi-year option) and Healthy Tree Program provide ongoing professional care through the critical establishment period.

What You Should Know About Tree Planting

We’ll be glad to come out for a free estimate and discuss tree planting any time of year. Our planting season, however, runs from October through February. Trees planted later than this are more likely to suffer moisture stress during the summer as a result of insufficiently developed root systems. We can plant outside the recommended season, but trees planted in spring and summer are excluded from warranty coverage through their first summer.

Recommended species include a variety of oaks (live, red, Monterrey, chinkapin), cedar elm, Mexican sycamore, Montezuma cypress, Texas mountain laurel, redbud, crape myrtle, and others. Some commonly planted species are not suited to our climate or soil type and shouldn’t be planted. We’d be glad to work with you in selecting the right tree.

Warranty coverage requires watering per Austin Tree Experts instructions, which will be provided at the time of planting. Unfortunately we can’t make an exception to this requirement for watering restrictions. Warranty coverage also requires prior approval from one of our arborists for any application of fertilizers, pest, or weed control products in the vicinity of the tree by you or by lawn companies or landscapers working on your property. We also require that we handle all pruning needs of the tree during the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Planting

What is the best time of year to plant a tree in Austin?

Our planting season runs from October through February. Trees planted during this window establish root systems through the cooler months and are better prepared for summer heat. We can plant outside this window, but trees installed in spring or summer face greater moisture stress and are excluded from warranty coverage through their first summer.

What trees grow best in Austin?

Recommended species for Austin include live oak, red oak, Monterrey oak, chinkapin oak, cedar elm, Mexican sycamore, Montezuma cypress, Texas mountain laurel, redbud, and crape myrtle. Some commonly planted species — such as certain maples and non-adapted varieties — are poorly suited to our alkaline soil and summer heat. Our arborists help you select the right species based on your soil conditions, sun exposure, available space, and aesthetic goals.

How much does tree planting cost?

Cost depends on the species, size of the tree (measured by caliper or container size), site preparation needs, and the number of trees being installed. All installations include professional planting by our trained crews, a one-year warranty, and one year of our Healthy Tree Program. Contact us at (512) 996-9100 for a free consultation and estimate.

What does the warranty cover?

Our standard one-year warranty covers tree replacement if the tree fails despite proper care. Warranty coverage requires that you follow our watering instructions (provided at planting), obtain approval before applying fertilizers or pest control products near the tree, and allow us to handle all pruning during the warranty period. An extended multi-year warranty is available with continuation of our maintenance program.

Why do newly planted trees die so often in Austin?

The high mortality rate for young trees in Austin typically traces back to three causes: poor nursery stock with circling or girdling roots, planting too deep, and incorrect watering. Many trees are planted by landscaping crews who lack specialized knowledge about root ball preparation and planting depth. Our arborists source trees only from reputable nurseries, our crews are trained specifically in proper installation techniques, and our follow-up care program ensures the tree gets the right support through its critical establishment period.

Related Services

• Tree Care & Health Management — ongoing fertilization and health programs to keep newly planted trees thriving
• Tree Pruning — structural pruning for young trees promotes strong branching and long-term health
• All Services — explore the full range of tree services we provide across Austin

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Get a Free Tree Planting Estimate

Whether you need a single specimen tree or a large-scale installation, our Certified Arborists will help you select the right species for your Austin property and ensure proper installation.

Call us today: (512) 996-9100