The right trees, planted right, for shade and value that grows for decades.
Planting trees on a Lakeway limestone hillside is different work than planting in level ground. The soil drains fast, the summer heat reflects off white rock, and elevation changes mean roots have to work harder to reach water. When you're investing in shade and property value above Lake Travis, you need trees planted deep enough to establish and species that handle our specific conditions. Corral Bros has spent years learning which trees thrive here and how to plant them so they actually survive the Texas heat.
The Hills, Rough Hollow, and Flintrock communities all share similar challenges: thin soil over limestone, intense afternoon sun, and the demand for mature shade that stakes a real claim on a property's aesthetics and resale value. We start with species selection, picking trees like live oaks, plateau red oaks, and cedar elms that genuinely want to grow in Hill Country limestone. Then we dig to proper depth, establish the root flare correctly, stake and mulch for protection, and walk you through the deep-water plan those first critical months.
Our crew shows up for your on-site estimate within 48 hours, no obligation. We'll walk your property, talk about what kind of shade you actually need, where it'll do the most good, and what it takes to plant right here in Lakeway. Licensed and insured for residential and commercial work, we treat every tree like it's going in our own yard.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your Lakeway property like our own — tidy crews, clear pricing, and tree planting that holds up to Travis County conditions. Available as a one-time project or part of an ongoing plan.
The best shade trees for Central Texas include live oak, cedar elm, Texas red oak, bur oak, Mexican sycamore and Monterrey oak, all adapted to local soil and heat. We help you pick the right species for your space, then plant it correctly for decades of growth.
Fall through winter is the best time to plant trees in Central Texas, giving roots several months to establish before summer heat. Spring is the next-best window. Fall-planted trees need the least supplemental water to get going.
Limestone hillsides drain water fast and crack in summer heat, so tree roots struggle to find moisture. We plant deeper than you'd plant in clay-heavy areas, amend the backfill to hold water longer, and recommend a deep-watering schedule for the first year. It's the difference between a tree that barely hangs on and one that actually thrives.
Live oak, plateau red oak, cedar elm, Texas ash, and possum haw all perform well here. We skip species that hate limestone or dry heat. During your estimate, we'll recommend specific trees based on your site's sun exposure, soil depth, and what you want the tree to do for shade or privacy on your property.
Most trees need 12 to 18 months of consistent deep watering to develop roots into the surrounding limestone and rocky soil. We'll show you exactly how and when to water, and staking and mulching help during that critical window. After that first year, an established tree can handle Lakeway's natural rainfall and heat.
Call us at (737) 404-9343 and we'll schedule an on-site walkthrough, usually within 48 hours. We'll assess your soil, sun, and drainage, talk about what trees fit your needs, and give you a no-obligation estimate. There's no cost to have us look at your property and help you think it through.
Yes. Slope actually helps with drainage, which is good news on limestone. We adjust our staking and mulching for steeper terrain and plan the watering strategy around how quickly water moves downhill. Rough Hollow and The Hills properties often have serious elevation, and we know how to work with it.
Fall through early spring is ideal in the Hill Country. We can plant in summer with closer monitoring and more aggressive watering, but it's harder on the tree. We'll advise you on the best timing when we visit. If you're ready now, we can usually schedule work within a week or two.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
