Shade trees
Red maple, swamp white oak and other trees for bigger yards.
Tree Service · Nassau County
Tree Planting in Nassau County That Fits the Yard
Thinking about tree planting in Nassau County? A good tree can outlast the house. A bad pick can push up the sidewalk, crowd the roof or shade out the whole lawn in 15 years. We’re Arnol MR Landscaping, a father-and-son crew, and we help you pick a tree that fits, then plant it so it thrives.
Plant it right
Tree Planting
Pick for full-grown size
A lot of lots in Levittown, Hicksville and East Meadow are on the smaller side. A pin oak or silver maple will outgrow those yards fast. Trees that stay a better size include serviceberry, redbud, dogwood, Japanese maple and columnar hornbeam. Keep big shade trees at least 15 to 20 feet from the house, and never plant a tall tree under power lines.
Find the root flare
The most common mistake we see is trees planted too deep. The base of the trunk should flare out where it meets the roots. That flare needs to sit at or just above the soil line. We dig a hole two to three times as wide as the root ball but no deeper, and pull back burlap and wire from the top.
A flat mulch ring
We spread mulch 2 to 3 inches deep in a ring about 3 feet wide, kept a few inches off the trunk. No mulch volcanoes.
Flowering trees
Redbud, dogwood, serviceberry and cherry for spring color.
Small-yard trees
Japanese maple and columnar trees that fit tight spaces.
Privacy trees
Evergreens along the property line.
The first two years
Caring for a new tree
Water deeply
A new tree needs steady water for the first two summers. Give it a slow, deep soak once or twice a week, more in a hot, dry August. A hose on a trickle for 20 to 30 minutes at the base works better than a quick spray. Sandy Long Island soil drains fast, so don’t skip weeks.
Staking
Most trees don’t need stakes. If one is needed in a windy spot, we take the stakes off after one year so the tree grows a strong trunk.
Best times to plant
Fall, from September to November, is the best time on Long Island. Spring is good too. Summer planting works, but it takes a lot more water.
Where we work
Where we do tree planting in Nassau County
We do tree planting for homes in East Williston, Garden City, Mineola, East Meadow, Levittown, Bethpage, Plainview, Hicksville, Albertson, Roslyn Heights, Carle Place and Westbury. See every town on our Nassau County towns list.
Don’t plant in the strip between the sidewalk and the curb without asking your village. In Mineola, street trees belong to the village.
Before any digging, New York law says to call 811 at least two full working days ahead so underground lines get marked. We make that call before we dig.
This is part of our tree service work. Related services: landscape design, shrub planting, mulching and tree trimming & pruning.
Tree Planting questions
What homeowners ask about tree planting in Nassau County
Who’s the best tree planting company near me?
One that asks how big the tree will get and where the wires and pipes are before they dig. Ask how deep they plant. If they don’t mention the root flare, keep looking.
What do I do if my new tree is losing leaves?
Check the soil a few inches down. Most new trees drop leaves from too little water, or from being planted too deep. Pull any mulch off the trunk, water deeply and text us a photo.
How far from my house should I plant a tree?
Small trees can be 8 to 10 feet away. Big shade trees should be at least 15 to 20 feet from the house.
How much does tree planting cost?
It depends on the size and type of tree. Text a photo of the spot for a free quote.
Nassau County
Plant the right tree in your Nassau County yard.
Text a photo of the spot and tell us what you’re hoping for, like shade, flowers or privacy.