TREE PLANTING

Planting Shade, Beauty, and Value for Years to Come

When tree removals are necessary, having a tree planting plan in place can help restore the beauty, function, and long-term health of your landscape. Whether a tree must be removed due to disease, decline, storm damage, or unexpected loss, replacing it with the right tree ensures your property's canopy continues to thrive for future generations.

Hillcrest Tree Care can help you select the ideal tree species based on your property's conditions, landscape goals, and available growing space. Our arborists will guide you through every step of the process, including species selection, proper placement, and planting recommendations to maximize the tree's long-term success.

Complete Tree Planting Service From Start to Finish

To make the process seamless, we handle the entire installation

• Sourcing quality trees from trusted local nurseries, such as Breezy Hill Nursery

• Transportation

• Planting

• Mulching

• Establishment Care

Our goal is to ensure your new trees get the best possible start and provide shade, beauty, and value for years to come.

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. Visit our Planting Guidelines page to learn more on watering tips, the benefits of mulch, and more. We take pride in helping our customers make knowledgeable investments in trees that will last a lifetime and beyond.

Plant with Confidence. When Hillcrest Tree Care plants your trees, your investment is protected by our one-year guarantee. If your tree fails to survive or struggles to establish during its first year, we'll replace it. We're committed to helping your landscape thrive and standing behind the quality of our work.

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.