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Tree Service in Round Rock, TX

Round Rock classifies trees by size: 8–19-inch DBH trees removed during development must be replaced 1:1, and any tree 20 inches DBH or larger on undeveloped lots is a "Protected Tree" requiring a removal permit. A Monarch Tree (one of the largest + healthiest of its species in the city) can only be removed with City Council approval. Invasive species (hackberry, chinaberry, Chinese tallow, osage-orange, Ashe juniper, honey mesquite) are exempt. Fee-in-lieu is $150 per caliper inch. Confirm current rules with Round Rock Forestry before removal.

Tree permits in Round Rock

Ordinance
Round Rock Tree Preservation (Ch. 43 Parks + Ch. 8 Art. III Zoning)
Permit required at
20 inches DBH
If a protected tree comes down
8–19" DBH trees removed during development require 1:1 replacement. $150/caliper inch fee-in-lieu when on-site replacement is infeasible. Monarch trees (top 80% diameter of species in city) require City Council authorization.
Protected species
All species meeting size threshold EXCEPT: Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), Chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum), Osage-Orange (Maclura pomifera), Ashe Juniper / Texas Common Cedar (Juniperus ashei), Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)
Code citation
Round Rock Code Ch. 43 (Tree Preservation & Protection); Pt. III Ch. 8 Art. III § 8-17
Last amended
2004 (comprehensive rewrite); Tree Technical Manual adopted by resolution

Who issues the permit: Round Rock Forestry (Parks & Recreation) — 512-218-5540

Ordinance details verified 2026-04-20 against the sources below. Confirm current rules with Round Rock before removal.

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Tree permits in Round Rock — common questions

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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Round Rock?

Protected Tree at 20” DBH; trees 8–19” DBH need 1:1 replacement; Monarch Trees require City Council approval.

Which trees are protected in Round Rock?

All species meeting size threshold EXCEPT: Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), Chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum), Osage-Orange (Maclura pomifera), Ashe Juniper / Texas Common Cedar (Juniperus ashei), Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)

What does Round Rock require when a protected tree is removed?

8–19” DBH trees removed during development require 1:1 replacement. $150/caliper inch fee-in-lieu when on-site replacement is infeasible. Monarch trees (top 80% diameter of species in city) require City Council authorization.

Who issues tree permits in Round Rock?

Round Rock Forestry (Parks & Recreation) — 512-218-5540

Which code governs tree removal in Round Rock?

Round Rock Code Ch. 43 (Tree Preservation & Protection); Pt. III Ch. 8 Art. III § 8-17

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