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Tree Planting Service in NC for Trees, Shrubs and Privacy Hedges

Lawn Panther selects and installs shrubs and trees for homes across Raleigh’s southern suburbs — Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Cary, Garner, and nearby towns. Every planting is custom-quoted by plant selection and site, with clear pricing before we dig. We place and plant for healthy, lasting growth, and we’re licensed by the state of North Carolina to treat the turf and ornamental plants we install. Call or text 984-284-5399 for a fast quote. Spotting white, waxy specks on crepe myrtle bark? See our guide to crepe myrtle bark scale. One tough, colorful evergreen we plant often is loropetalum, the Chinese fringe flower.

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Holly Springs · Apex · Cary · Garner · Fuquay-Varina · Angier · Willow Spring · Lillington · South Raleigh

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Why Homeowners Choose Lawn Panther for Shrub and Tree Planting

Homeowners choose Lawn Panther because we’re not just a landscaper with a shovel — we’re a licensed, veteran- and family-owned turf and landscape company, with real education in turf management and environmental biology behind every visit. That horticultural know-how is why people trust us to put the right shrubs and trees in the ground and keep them thriving. The same certified crew that plants your landscape also feeds it, protects it, and cares for the lawn around it, so one team looks after the whole yard. We treat your property like it’s our own, and we stand behind our work. American/Veteran/Family-owned and local, serving Raleigh’s suburban homeowners, HOAs, and commercial properties since 2019 — for the Purrfect lawn.

  • Right plant, right place selection
  • Proper bed prep and planting depth
  • Establishment and aftercare
  • Satisfaction guaranteed!
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Tree and Shrub Planting Pricing

Privacy hedges, specimen trees and edibles — every plant set with fresh topsoil.
Arborvitae Privacy Hedge
6 for $800
  • Six Jolly Green Thuja — 7th tree free ($125 value)
  • Fast-growing privacy screen
  • Set with topsoil + free dead-shrub removal on 10+
Japanese Maple
$175
  • 5-gallon ornamental specimen tree
  • Striking red focal point
  • Professionally placed and planted
  • Set with fresh topsoil
  • Hand-selected for health

Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes

Fig Tree

$75

3-gallon, self-pollinating

Sweet figs that thrive in NC heat

Blueberry Bushes

BOGO $99

Buy one, get one free

3-gallon established plants

Loves NC’s acidic soil

Raspberry Bushes

BOGO $99

Buy one, get one free

1-gallon, easy to grow

Summer harvest

Comes back year after year

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Tree and Shrub Services

Our shrub and tree services cover both installation and ongoing care. Depending on your property’s needs, services can include shrub and tree planting, hedge trimming, fertilization, bed weed prevention, seasonal cleanup, and preparation work that supports healthy, well-maintained landscape plantings. Deciding what to put in? Our guide to tea olive in North Carolina breaks down the most fragrant evergreen for Triangle yards and which type survives our winters. Filling the bare spots between plantings, or under trees where grass won’t grow? See the best low-maintenance ground covers for NC.

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Hedge and Shrub Trimming

Keep hedges and shrubs neat, healthy, and well shaped with routine trimming and pruning. This service helps improve appearance, manage overgrowth, and maintain a clean, professional look. See our dedicated hedge and shrub trimming service.

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Healthy shrubs and small trees kept on our tree and shrub maintenance plan
Shrub Management

Tree and Shrub Maintenance Plan

Scheduled pruning, deep-root feeding, and licensed pest and disease care that keeps shrubs and small trees healthy all year.

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Ladybug eating aphids on a shrub, tree and shrub pest control
Pest Control

Tree and Shrub Pest Control

Licensed treatment for insects, mites, and disease on shrubs and ornamental trees. We diagnose the cause first, then treat — scale, aphids, lace bugs, and leaf disease.

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Fresh mulch installed in a landscape bed
Mulch Service

Mulch Installation

Fresh hardwood, black, brown, or dyed mulch delivered and hand-spread. Every install includes bed redefining so the edges come out sharp.

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Pine straw installation in a North Carolina landscape bed
Pine Straw

Pine Straw Installation

Clean, natural pine straw laid in landscape beds — the low-cost alternative to mulch. Every install includes bed redefining for crisp edges.

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Sharp redefined edge between lawn and mulch bed
Bed Edging

Landscape Bed Redefining

A cut, clean edge that separates lawn from bed. Order it on its own, or with any mulch or pine straw installation.

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Clear Communication From Start To Finish

We keep it simple — clear updates, dependable scheduling, and a crew that calls ahead and answers the phone, from the first call to the final walkthrough. Licensed and insured — for the purrfect lawn. Keep new plantings thriving with our tree and shrub maintenance plan and tree and shrub pest control.

One Local Team

Tree and shrub planting is one of several services we provide across Raleigh’s southern suburbs. Beyond planting, we also handle weed control and fertilization, lawn mowing, landscape maintenance, landscape lighting, hedge and bush trimming, and lawn aeration — one local team instead of separate services. See all the towns we serve on our service areas page.

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Shrub and Tree FAQs

Have questions about lawn mowing, edging, trimming, cleanup, or recurring lawn service? Here are a few common questions homeowners ask before getting started.

Our service includes tree pruning and planting, shrub pruning, ornamental shrub and small tree planting, deep-root and foliar fertilization for plant health, and seasonal pruning timed for NC growing-zone conditions. We focus on small ornamental trees, foundation shrubs, hedges, and residential or HOA-scale planting work. For large-tree removal, canopy reduction on mature trees, or trees over 25 feet, call a dedicated tree service company. For disease, fungal infection, or pest treatment, see our pest control page.

Most NC ornamental shrubs and small trees are pruned in late winter (February to early March) before spring growth pushes out. Some species — including crepe myrtles, azaleas, and spring-flowering shrubs — have specific timing windows that affect blooming. Our team prunes per cultivar timing, not on a one-size schedule. Wrong timing makes shrubs less healthy and less productive the next season.

Yes. We plant ornamental and shade trees, foundation shrubs, hedges, privacy plantings, and screening installations for homeowners and HOA properties. Plant selection is matched to your site’s sun exposure, soil conditions, drainage, and use. We handle site prep, planting, mulch, and first-season care guidance so the install establishes properly. For full landscape design and install work, see our landscape installation page.

Lawn Panther provides tree and shrub care across Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Cary, Garner, Angier, Willow Spring, Lillington, and South Raleigh.

Yes. New plantings do best on a care program from the start — our Tree and Shrub Maintenance Plan keeps your new trees and shrubs fed and protected from pests and disease year-round, handled by the same licensed crew that cares for your lawn.

See our guides on growing and caring for dogwood trees, choosing dwarf and shrub crepe myrtle varieties for NC, and how to protect your landscape and trees from storms and hurricanes.

Plantings start at $75 for a fig tree; Japanese maples are $175, and a six-tree arborvitae privacy hedge is $800 with the seventh tree free. Larger plant lists are quoted by selection. Call or text 984-284-5399 for a free quote. New to them? Our Japanese maple care guide covers siting and how to beat leaf scorch in our heat.

Need Help With Shrub & Tree Services?

Request service online, call, or send us a text to get started. Lawn Panther provides shrub and tree services for homeowners, HOAs, and commercial properties in Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, and nearby communities. Lawn Panther also offers weed control and fertilization, lawn mowing, landscape maintenance, and landscape lighting — one local team for your whole property.

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