Flower Mound takes its trees seriously. The town's name comes from a prominent natural mound covered in wildflowers and native vegetation, and that heritage is reflected in a community that values its tree canopy. Flower Mound has one of the more active tree preservation programs in the DFW area, and homeowners need to understand both the care requirements and the local regulations that apply to their trees.

Flower Mound has a tree preservation ordinance that regulates the removal of certain trees on residential property. Key points for homeowners:

• Protected trees are generally defined as trees with a trunk diameter of 6 inches or more at breast height (DBH)
• Removal of protected trees may require a permit from the Town of Flower Mound
• Mitigation may be required for removed protected trees — either replanting or paying into a tree fund
• Trimming is generally not regulated, but work that significantly damages a protected tree may be subject to review

Before removing any significant tree on your Flower Mound property, check with the Town's Development Services department. Tree Crew can help you navigate the permitting process.

The timing rules for Flower Mound are the same as for all of DFW:

Live oak and red oak: November through January only. Oak wilt is present in Denton County, and fresh pruning wounds during the growing season (February–June) are the primary infection pathway. Never prune oaks in spring or summer without immediately sealing all wounds.

Cedar elm: Late fall through winter. Reduces Dutch elm disease risk.

Pecan: January–February. Prune while fully dormant, before bud break.

Crape myrtle: Late February–March. After last freeze, before bud break. Never top.

• Small trees (under 20 feet): $100–$300
• Medium trees (20–40 feet): $300–$700
• Large trees (40+ feet): $700–$1,500+

Flower Mound's established neighborhoods have a high proportion of large trees. A full property trim for a Flower Mound home with 4–6 mature trees typically runs $1,200–$3,500.

Tree Crew provides free on-site estimates throughout Flower Mound.

Live oak — Flower Mound's dominant shade tree. Live oaks benefit from crown cleaning every 3–5 years. The key is proper timing and technique — avoid topping, avoid spring pruning, and make clean reduction cuts that heal properly.

Cedar elm — Native and common throughout Flower Mound. Cedar elms can develop large, unbalanced canopies and are prone to mistletoe. Regular thinning keeps them healthy and reduces storm damage risk.

Post oak — Common in Flower Mound's western areas near the Cross Timbers. Post oaks are slow-growing and sensitive to soil disturbance. They need minimal pruning — mainly dead branch removal and occasional crown cleaning.

Pecan — Found in older Flower Mound neighborhoods. Pecans need periodic thinning to maintain structure and reduce the risk of limb failure during storms.

With Flower Mound's tree preservation ordinance in place, improper pruning that significantly damages a protected tree can create legal and financial complications. More importantly, improper pruning — topping, flush cuts, lion's tailing — can permanently damage trees that took decades to grow.

Tree Crew follows ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) pruning standards on every job. We make proper reduction cuts, avoid topping, and seal oak wounds immediately.

Tree Crew has served Flower Mound and the surrounding Denton County area for 27 years. We're fully licensed and insured, and we provide free written estimates on every job.

Call (972) 999-3627 or contact us online to schedule your free estimate.