A Deltona-era subdivision of 34,000-plus homesites

Tree Service in Citrus Springs, FL

Tree work for a huge platted community where new homes keep rising among the pines and oaks.

We come out and look before we price, anywhere in Ocala and Marion County
Every task on the quote has its own line
Haul-off spelled out on the quote

Homesites Carved From the Woods

Tree Service in Citrus Springs revolves around the way the community was built. The Mackle Brothers, working under The Deltona Corporation, laid it out as a subdivision of more than 34,000 homesites across roughly 21 square miles of northern Citrus County. Only about 4,400 homes stood there in 2020, so the typical street still mixes finished houses with wooded lots. Elite Tree Service Ocala handles removals near homes, clearing for new construction, pruning and stump grinding throughout the community.

Clearing a homesite the right way

If you own a lot and plan to build, you have choices about which trees stay. A sensible approach: 1. Mark the house pad, driveway, septic and well locations first. 2. Remove trees inside and close to those areas, since construction will damage their roots anyway. 3. Choose a few healthy, well-formed trees farther out to keep, and fence off their root zones during construction. 4. Clear underbrush and small trees around the keepers by hand rather than with heavy machines. 5. Grind stumps in areas that will be lawn or driveway. This gives you a lot that looks like it has trees on purpose, not one that was scraped bare.

Living next to an empty lot

Because so many lots are still wooded, many homeowners have woods on one or more sides. Those trees belong to the neighboring lot owner, who may live far away. Florida law generally allows you to trim branches that cross onto your property, at your own expense and without harming the tree, but removing the whole tree requires the owner's permission. If a dead tree next door threatens your house, a written notice to the owner documenting the problem is a reasonable first step.

Population growth

Citrus Springs grew from 8,622 residents in 2010 to 10,246 in 2020. Each new home means another lot cleared and more trees at the edges of clearings exposed to wind for the first time. Edge trees that grew up sheltered in the woods often lose limbs or tip during their first few storm seasons in the open.

Close to Dunnellon

US 41 runs through Citrus Springs, three miles north to Dunnellon in Marion County and about 15 miles southeast to Inverness, the Citrus County seat. Because of that location, we treat Citrus Springs as part of our regular western route, along with Dunnellon, Rainbow Lakes Estates and Hernando.

Typical requests

Dead pine and oak removal near homes and driveways
Homesite clearing ahead of construction
Pruning limbs back from roofs and screened lanais
Removing trees with roots in septic drain fields
Stump grinding on newly cleared lots

Contact

Call (352) 320-5752 or use the form. If you own a lot but haven't built yet, include the lot and block number or street address. Get a free estimate

Citrus Springs Facts

A giant platted subdivision. Citrus Springs was developed by the Mackle Brothers working under The Deltona Corporation as a subdivision of over 34,000 homesites.
Still mostly unbuilt. The 2020 census counted 10,246 residents and 4,445 housing units across 21.15 square miles of land, a small share of the platted homesites.
Location on US 41. Citrus Springs lies in northern Citrus County on US 41, 3 miles south of Dunnellon and about 15 miles from Inverness, bordered by Pine Ridge to the south and Hernando to the east.

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Citrus Springs Questions

How much of my lot should I clear before building?

Clear the house pad, driveway, septic and well areas, plus a working margin around them. Keep healthy trees farther out where you can protect their roots. We can mark the lot with you before your builder starts.

A dead tree on the vacant lot next door is leaning toward my house. What can I do?

Contact the owner, whose mailing address is in the county property records, and document the problem in writing. You can generally trim branches over your line, but removing the tree needs their permission. If they agree, we can quote the removal for them or for you.

Can you grind stumps your crew didn't cut?

Yes. Many Citrus Springs owners call us for old stumps left after clearing or construction. Tell us roughly how many and how big, and we will quote them.

Do you work in Pine Ridge and Hernando too?

We work in Citrus Springs and Hernando regularly. Ask about other nearby areas when you call.

Are the woods behind my house a fire risk?

Dense pine and scrub with a lot of dead material can carry fire in a dry spring. Removing dead trees within reach of the house, raising low limbs and keeping needles off the roof and out of gutters all help. We can walk the property line with you and point out the trees that matter most.

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