Mature tree installation for commercial landscapes and public spaces
Buffalo Landscape Design, Inc. specializes in planting mature trees for commercial, municipal, and large residential properties throughout Western New York. Mature trees are often selected when immediate visual impact, shade, screening, or site completion requirements matter, especially on commercial sites and public spaces where long establishment timelines are not ideal.
Planting large trees comes with real challenges, including heavy root balls, limited access, soil conditions, and proper placement to ensure long-term health. Our team uses professional equipment, including augers designed for large root balls, to install trees correctly and safely. Each planting is planned with attention to depth, spacing, soil preparation, and surrounding infrastructure.
We regularly install popular tree varieties suited for Western New York conditions, selected for durability, growth habit, and long-term performance. When required, we also incorporate supplemental irrigation and establishment support to help newly planted trees adapt and thrive.
By combining proper equipment, careful planning, and local experience, we ensure mature trees are planted to succeed, not just look good on day one.
Why Choose Mature Trees
Mature trees are often specified on commercial and municipal projects where immediate results, site impact, and long-term value are important. Compared to smaller nursery stock, mature trees provide instant structure and functionality when installed correctly.
Common reasons clients choose mature trees include:
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- Immediate visual impact: Finished appearance for commercial properties, public spaces, and developments without waiting years for growth
- Shade and screening: Faster canopy coverage for parking areas, walkways, buildings, and adjacent properties
- Site requirements and project timelines: Meeting landscape specifications for public works, commercial builds, or occupancy deadlines
- Durability and presence: Larger trees that can better withstand environmental exposure when properly planted and established
- Property value and usability: Enhanced curb appeal and usable outdoor space from day one
Because mature trees involve greater investment and handling requirements, proper planning, placement, and installation are critical. When done correctly, mature tree planting delivers long-term benefits that smaller plantings cannot provide on accelerated project schedules.
Tree Selection & Species Recommendations
Tree selection plays a major role in the long-term success of any planting project, especially when installing mature trees. Species choice must account for soil conditions, drainage, available space, overhead utilities, maintenance requirements, and overall site use.
We regularly plant tree species well suited to Western New York conditions, commonly specified for commercial and municipal projects. These may include maples, oaks, honey locust, lindens, ornamental pears, and other hardy shade or ornamental trees selected for durability, form, and seasonal interest.
Our team works in two ways depending on project requirements:
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- Bid and plan-based installations: Installing tree species and sizes exactly as outlined in bid documents and landscape specifications
- Site-based recommendations: Recommending suitable tree options when specifications allow flexibility, based on site conditions, spacing, growth patterns, and long-term performance goals
By aligning species selection with site realities and project expectations, we help ensure planted trees establish successfully and perform as intended over time.
Equipment, Installation & Establishment Support
Planting mature trees requires specialized equipment and careful installation to support long-term health. We use professional augers and handling equipment designed for large root balls, allowing us to install mature trees safely on commercial and municipal sites with varying access and soil conditions.
Each installation is planned around proper depth, spacing, orientation, and soil preparation, while accounting for grading, drainage, and nearby infrastructure. This helps ensure trees are placed where they can establish successfully without future conflicts.
Our mature tree planting process includes:
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- Properly sized excavation for large root balls
- Accurate placement and alignment
- Soil backfill and stabilization to support root development
- Protection of surrounding site features during installation
When required, we also provide supplemental irrigation and establishment support, including temporary watering methods or integration with permanent irrigation systems. This added support helps newly planted trees adapt during the critical establishment period.
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