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Tree and Shrub Planting in Apex, NC

Lawn Panther plants trees and shrubs across Apex, NC (27502) and the rest of Wake County — choosing the right plant for the right spot and installing it to establish and last. Pricing is custom to your plant list and site, and we quote it up front before anything goes in the ground. Call or text 984-284-5399 for a fast Apex quote.

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What Makes Lawn Panther the Company Apex Homeowners Choose for Shrub and Tree Planting

In Apex’s established yards, adding new shrubs and trees calls for a company that knows what it’s doing — and that’s why homeowners here choose Lawn Panther. We’re licensed, veteran- and family-owned, with genuine education in turf management and environmental biology, so we read your soil, light, and drainage before anything goes in the ground. But know-how only matters with follow-through, and we back every job with people who show up and do what they promise. The same certified crew that plants your landscape also feeds it, protects it, and tends the lawn around it, so one team handles the whole yard. We treat your property like it’s our own and stand behind the results. 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!

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

Apex Area

Tree Planting for Apex Neighborhoods

Lawn Panther provides tree care, pruning, planting, and shrub fertilization for homes throughout Apex, including areas near downtown Apex, Salem Street, Haddon Hall, Brighton Forest, and Bella Casa. Explore all our Apex lawn and landscaping services.

Tree and shrub planting service area in Apex, NC
Tree care, pruning, and planting for neighborhoods across Apex, NC — including downtown Apex, Salem Street, Haddon Hall, Brighton Forest, and Bella Casa.

Many Apex properties mix mature hardwoods in the older neighborhoods near downtown with young foundation shrubs and ornamentals in the newer subdivisions to the west. Both need the right care — structural pruning and deep-root feeding for established trees, shaping and pest protection for young plantings — to grow in healthy and hold their form. For ongoing year-round care, enroll in our tree and shrub maintenance plan.

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.

Lawn Panther Landscaping Hedge & Tree Trimming in Apex, NC
Pruning

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.

Healthy shrubs and small trees kept on our tree and shrub maintenance plan in Apex, NC
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.

Ladybug eating aphids on a shrub, tree and shrub pest control in Apex, NC
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.

Fresh mulch installed in a landscape bed in Apex, NC

Mulch Installation

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

Pine straw installation in a North Carolina landscape bed in Apex, NC

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.

Sharp redefined edge between lawn and mulch bed in Apex, NC

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.

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.

One Local Team in Apex

Tree and shrub planting is one of several services we bring to Apex. Beyond it, we also handle weed control and fertilization, lawn mowing, lawn aeration, landscape maintenance, landscape lighting, Christmas light installation, hedge and bush trimming, artificial turf installation, sod and turf installation, drip irrigation, mulch installation, and pine straw. See our Apex service area for everything we cover locally.

Apex 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.

Yes — Lawn Panther provides tree and shrub care and planting throughout Apex and Wake County and nearby Raleigh-area towns. Call or text 984-284-5399 for a free Apex quote.

In Apex, 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 Apex quote.

Need Help With Tree and Shrub Services in Apex?

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.