Native Florida Species · Replant After Removal
Tree Replanting in Clearwater & Pinellas County, FL
$150–$800 per tree depending on species and size. Native Florida species selected to thrive in Pinellas soil — live oak, sabal palm, magnolia, dahoon holly, gumbo limbo.
Replant the right species, the right way
A removed tree leaves a gap — in the canopy, in the property's curb appeal, and often in your home's energy efficiency (a single mature shade tree can cut summer cooling costs by 10–25%). Tree Impressions of Florida Environmental Services LLC plants replacement trees across Pinellas County: native Florida species selected to handle our soil, our salt-air, our hurricanes, and our 90-degree summers.
Replanting runs $150–$800 per tree installed, depending on species and container size. Below is what we plant, what we don't, and how to give a new tree the best shot at making it through year one.
Last Updated: May 2026Florida natives that actually thrive here
Live oak (Quercus virginiana) — the gold standard. Long-lived, deep shade, hurricane-tolerant when properly pruned in early years. Best for larger lots with 40+ feet of canopy room.
Sabal palm (Sabal palmetto) — Florida's state tree. Salt-tolerant, hurricane-rated, and perfect for coastal Pinellas neighborhoods.
Southern magnolia — evergreen, large white flowers, classic Florida ornamental.
Dahoon holly — native, drought-tolerant, produces berries that attract songbirds.
Gumbo limbo — coastal native, extreme salt tolerance, characteristic peeling reddish bark.
Bald cypress — for low-lying or seasonally wet spots where most trees would fail.
What we don't plant: Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, melaleuca, Chinese tallow — all classified invasive in Florida and illegal to install. Carrotwood and Norfolk Island pine are non-native but legal; we'll plant them if you specifically request, though we recommend natives.
Cost & First-Year Care
How much does tree replanting cost in Clearwater?
7-gallon native sapling installed: $150–$250.
25-gallon ornamental: $300–$500.
45–65-gallon mature transplant: $500–$800+.
Larger field-grown specimens (B&B oaks 6+ inch caliper) run $1,000–$3,000 installed and require special handling. Multi-tree projects discount the per-tree cost notably.
How do I water a newly planted tree in Florida?
Deep watering once or twice a week for the first 6 months, tapering to once a week through year one, then mostly self-sufficient by year two. The most common new-tree failure mode in Florida is shallow daily watering — it teaches roots to stay near the surface where summer heat and hurricane wind both punish them. Better to soak deeply (5–10 gallons) less often. Slow-drip from a hose over 30 minutes gets water to the root zone.
Do you offer a planting warranty?
Yes — installed trees come with a one-year survival warranty when watering instructions are followed. If a tree dies in year one and the watering schedule has been met, we replace it at material cost only. The warranty doesn't cover hurricane loss, lawnmower damage, or trees killed by neighborhood deer.
More than just dropping a sapling in a hole
Site-Right Selection
We pick species based on your soil, sun exposure, mature canopy room, and hurricane exposure — not the prettiest tree on the nursery lot.
First-Year Care Plan
Written watering schedule, mulching guidance, and a follow-up call at month 3 to check establishment.
One-Year Warranty
Survival warranty when watering instructions are followed. Material-cost replacement if anything fails in year one.
Often paired with replanting
Replanting questions we hear most
When is the best time to plant a tree in Florida?
Late fall and early winter (November–February) is ideal. Cooler temperatures and seasonal rain give roots time to establish before the first hot summer. You can plant year-round in Florida, but summer planting requires more careful watering and a higher chance of stress. Late spring (April–May) is the worst time — heat is rising, rain is unreliable, and roots haven't established.
Can I plant a new tree where the old stump was?
Yes, but plan ahead. Have the stump ground deeper (12–18 inches) and either haul the chips away or remove them from the hole before backfilling with topsoil. New roots don't grow well into chip-heavy backfill because chips deplete soil nitrogen as they decompose. Better still, shift the new tree 4–6 feet from the old stump location into undisturbed soil.
How big should the planting hole be?
The hole should be 2–3 times the width of the root ball but only as deep as the root ball itself. Wide-and-shallow encourages lateral root spread, which is what gives Florida trees their hurricane stability. Deep planting drowns the root flare and is one of the leading causes of premature tree death in Florida. We always plant the root flare at or slightly above grade.
Ready to plant the right tree in the right spot?
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