Cost guide

Tree & Palm Service in Polk County, FL

Overgrown oaks, hurricane-season hazards and palms shedding fronds all need an experienced, insured crew. Look for local arborists who trim, remove and grind stumps safely.

Typical cost: $75–$150 per palm trim; $500–$3,000+ for tree removal

Typical Polk County market range, not a quote. Your contractor prices your property after seeing it.

What's included

What tree & palm services covers

Palm trimming and boot removal
Oak and hardwood pruning
Tree removal and emergency storm cleanup
Stump grinding
Hurricane-season canopy thinning

Arborist trimming dead fronds from a sabal palm with a pole saw in a Florida yard — Palm trimming that removes only dead fronds and seed pods.

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Photos

Tree & Palm Services in Polk County

Arborist in a bucket truck trimming a large live oak with Spanish moss — Live oak canopy trimming from a bucket truck.

Tree crew lowering a cut trunk section by rope during a controlled tree removal next to a house — Controlled tree removal, lowering sections by rope near the home.

Worker operating a stump grinder on a tree stump in a Florida front lawn — Stump grinding below grade so the area can be re-sodded.

City guides

Tree & Palm Services guides by city

Local rules, soil, HOA standards and common problems in each city.

Tree & Palm Services in Lakeland

South Lakeland · Lake Hollingsworth · Dixieland

Tree & Palm Services in Winter Haven

Cypress Gardens · Lake Elbert · Inwood

Tree & Palm Services in Davenport

ChampionsGate · Solterra · Providence

Tree & Palm Services in Auburndale

Lake Juliana · Lake Arietta · Berkley

Tree & Palm Services in Mulberry

State Road 37 corridor · State Road 60 corridor · SR 60 and SR 37 junction

Tree & Palm Services in Haines City

Downtown Haines City · Lake Eva · Lake Lowery

Tree & Palm Services in Bartow

Historic Downtown Bartow · South Bartow Residential District · Northeast Bartow Residential District

Tree & Palm Services in Lake Wales

Downtown Lake Wales · Lake Wailes · Mountain Lake

FAQ

Tree & Palm Services questions

How often should palms be trimmed?

Once or twice a year — over-trimming ("hurricane cuts") actually weakens palms.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

Lakeland and Winter Haven regulate removal of larger protected trees; your arborist will confirm.

Do tree services handle storm damage?

Yes. Most local tree crews prioritize downed and hazardous trees after storms.

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