A Large Tree Changes More Than the Empty Spot
Small trees have their place. But some properties need a tree with enough height, canopy and trunk size to belong from the day it is planted.
That may be a maple near a home, an oak in an open lawn, or a row of deciduous trees along a long entrance. Starting with a larger tree gives the property more immediate scale while the tree continues to establish and grow.
The right starting size depends on the property, the available access and how quickly you want the planting to make a difference.
Larger Is Not Always Better. Sometimes It Is Exactly Right.
A smaller tree costs less to move, is easier to handle and may be the right choice when the property has time to wait.
A larger tree makes sense when the immediate result is worth the additional sourcing, delivery, equipment and care. It can bring proportion to a large home, establish the beginning of a shaded area, or keep a new planting from feeling lost in an open property.
We would rather help you choose the right starting size than sell you the biggest tree we can find.
If you are still comparing sizes, read our guide to choosing the right tree size.
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE WORK
Orlando Learned This Work With Tractor-Trailer Loads of Trees
Before starting Orlando's Landscaping, Orlando worked across Kentucky with one of the largest tree-planting companies in the region. He managed crews and planting projects involving tractor-trailer loads of trees.
Tree planting was the work he knew best, and it remains his favorite work to do.
That experience still shapes how he plans a large tree installation today. The tree, delivery truck, crew, equipment, planting location and order of work all need to fit together. If one part is overlooked, planting day becomes harder than it needs to be.
The Route to the Planting Location Matters
A tree can be right for the property and still be too large for the available access.
Before scheduling the work, we look at how the tree will travel from the delivery truck to the planting location. Gates, slopes, soft ground, overhead lines, tight turns and the room available for equipment can all affect what can be planted.
The root ball adds much of the tree's weight and requires room for controlled handling and placement. That is why access and equipment are considered during the estimate instead of being left for planting morning.
If access may be difficult, photographs of the driveway, gates and route across the property are helpful.
FROM OUR PROJECTS
A Large Red Maple on a Georgetown Horse Farm
One of our Georgetown projects involved planting a large American Red Maple on a longtime client's horse farm off Georgetown Road.
The property is both a home and a working farm. The tree needed to fit the scale of the open lawn and sit naturally near the residence.
The farm offered more room than a typical residential yard, but delivery, turf conditions, equipment staging and the final route still mattered. Once planted, the maple gave the home a mature focal point with future shade and seasonal color.
See the Georgetown large tree planting project
The Job Is Not Finished When the Tree Is Standing
Large trees arrive with substantial root balls, but they still need time to establish new roots in the surrounding soil.
Consistent, deep watering matters during that period, especially during warm, dry or windy weather. We explain the initial watering expectations before leaving the property and provide written care instructions.
Qualifying installations are backed by a one-year limited plant warranty when the watering guide is followed.
Read about tree care and warrantyFAQ
Common Questions
How large a tree can you plant?
It depends on the species, root-ball size, available equipment, property access and final planting location. Photographs of the property help us determine what can be handled safely.
Do large trees need special equipment?
Many do. The equipment depends on the weight of the tree, how it arrives and the route to the planting location. We account for those requirements when planning the estimate.
Can you supply the tree?
Yes. We source nursery-grown trees and provide them as part of the planting project. We are not a walk-in retail nursery.
What affects the cost of large tree planting?
The tree species, starting size, nursery availability, delivery distance, equipment requirements, access, site conditions and number of trees all affect the project. We prepare an estimate after reviewing the property and desired result.
Do large trees have a warranty?
Qualifying installations include a one-year limited plant warranty when the provided watering instructions are followed. The warranty details are explained before the project begins.
START WITH THE PROPERTY
Show Us Where the Tree Needs to Go
Send the property address, a few photographs and what you want the tree to accomplish. If access may be tight, include a photograph of the planting location and the route from the road or driveway. If you already know the tree or starting size you want, include that too. If you do not, we can help narrow the options.