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Tree Planting

When tree removals are necessary, having a tree planting plan in place can ease the pain. Tree planting plans are beneficial when a tree removal is necessary due to an unexpected disease or death in your tree canopy. Hillcrest Tree Care can help you choose the best species for the context of your landscape. In addition to helping decide the best placement, our arborists will purchase the tree(s), transport from the nursery (we like Breezy Hill Nursery), and execute the planting.

Why Choose an Arborist?

Choosing to plant trees on your property turns into an investment that will last for generations when planted correctly.  When an Arborist assists in planting, they consider factors such as:

  • Proper planting depth

  • Watching for root issues

  • Matching tree species with the location of the property.

Arborists will also educate the property owners in steps they can take to ensure the newcomer flourishes. Often, a simple watering schedule is all that is needed for success. We take pride in helping our customers make knowledgeable investments in trees that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Planting Recommendations

Here is a sampling of Native Wisconsin and Illinois trees we often recommend:

  • Swamp white oak

  • White oak (Illinois state tree)

  • Northern catalpa

  • Single stem river birch

  • White pine

  • Green giant arborvitae

  • Sugar maple (Wisconsin state tree)

  • Norway spruce

  • Espresso Kentucky coffee tree

  • Firebird crabapple

  • Autumn brilliance serviceberry

For more information on heritage trees that would complement your green space, please feel free to contact our arborists. We would love to come talk to you about your options!

For more research of your own on native Wisconsin and Illinois trees, we suggest the Arbor Day Foundation Tree Nursery and/or University of Wisconsin – Extension.