Tree Removal and Tree Service in Dunnellon, FL
Tree Removal and Tree Service in Dunnellon, FL
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We at Broadway Tree Care provide tree service in Dunnellon, FL, the one town on our list that is not in Citrus County. It sits just across the Withlacoochee River in southwestern Marion County, where the Rainbow River joins it. That river is the county line, and it changes which rules apply to your tree.
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We at Broadway Tree Care do tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and emergency storm work in Dunnellon, FL (Marion County), across the Withlacoochee River from Citrus County at the point where the Rainbow River joins it. Rated 5.0 stars across 37 Google reviews. Call (813) 735-2777 for a free written quote.
- What
- Tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm work, lot clearing
- Where
- Dunnellon, FL. Marion County, across the Withlacoochee River from Citrus County
- Phone
- (813) 735-2777
- Each Dunnellon job is priced on site, in writing, before work starts.
- For over-the-fence limbs, agree your right to prune with the neighbor before we cut.
- Dunnellon is in Marion County, so City of Dunnellon and Marion County rules apply, not Citrus County's.
We at Broadway Tree Care provide tree service in Dunnellon, FL, in Marion County.
- Performs tree removal, tree trimming & pruning, emergency tree removal, stump grinding, tree health assessment, tree cabling & bracing, lot clearing and tree planting
- Operates as a service-area business with no walk-in location
- Holds a 5.0 star rating from 37 Google reviews
- Performs tree removal, tree trimming & pruning, emergency tree removal, stump grinding, tree health assessment, tree cabling & bracing, lot clearing and tree planting
- Operates as a service-area business with no walk-in location
- Started in 2024, with about 100 jobs done as of October 2026 and a crew of 3 to 4 people
- Can be reached at (813) 735-2777
We at Broadway Tree Care serve Citrus County, and Dunnellon is the north end of our service area, about 12 miles up U.S. 41 from Hernando. Full removals and the other work we do in Dunnellon are both on this page.
Tree services we provide in Dunnellon
Tree removal
Tree Removal →Tree trimming & pruning
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Dunnellon →Emergency tree removal
Emergency Tree Removal in Dunnellon →Stump grinding
Stump Grinding in Dunnellon →Tree health assessment
Tree Health Assessment in Dunnellon →Tree cabling & bracing
Tree Cabling & Bracing in Dunnellon →Lot clearing
Lot Clearing in Dunnellon →Tree planting
Tree Planting in Dunnellon →Tree work in Dunnellon: what makes it different
The thing to settle first in Dunnellon is that you are not in Citrus County. The Withlacoochee River forms the boundary, and crossing it puts you under the City of Dunnellon and Marion County rather than Citrus County rules.
This is the single most common surprise on jobs up here: somebody gets a permit answer from a neighbour five miles southwest and finds it does not apply. Confirm with the city before we schedule. If a tree is already down or on a structure, who to call for a tree emergency in Dunnellon is laid out in our guide.
More about tree work in Dunnellon
Underneath a good deal of the town is a century-old phosphate industry. Dunnellon's mining boom was the first of its kind in Florida, which is why the town still calls itself Boomtown. Original pits have since been built over; one of them is now the Blue Cove subdivision.
Ground that was mined and then filled has a disturbed soil profile, and trees rooting into fill hold differently than trees in undisturbed ground. It tends to show up as a stability problem before it shows up as a health problem.
River banks and rigging
The rivers are the other factor. The Rainbow joins the Withlacoochee inside the city and the combined flow runs west toward the Gulf. A riverbank property can combine a slope, limited access and trees close to the water.
We check slope, soil moisture and access on the property before choosing equipment positions or a rigging approach. Stumps on those lots have their own checklist in our Dunnellon stump grinding guide.
Getting to you in Dunnellon
Dunnellon is the northern end of our service area, about 12 miles north of Hernando.
- U.S. 41 is the main road through Dunnellon and the direct route down to Hernando and Inverness
- County Roads 40, 336 and 484 all run along Pennsylvania Avenue through the city
- The Withlacoochee River forms the southwestern border and the Citrus County line: crossing it is crossing jurisdictions
Rainbow Springs State Park is just outside town, and the confluence of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee rivers is inside the city.
Because this is Marion County, confirm permit requirements with the City of Dunnellon before we schedule. It is the single most common surprise on jobs up here.
Common tree problems in Dunnellon, FL
- A different jurisdiction entirely: City of Dunnellon and Marion County rules, not Citrus County's, despite the short drive
- Former phosphate mining ground with fill and disturbed soil profiles that limit how deeply trees root
- Riverfront parcels along the Rainbow and Withlacoochee where bank condition and soil moisture need assessment
- Older established canopy through the historic town center on streets not laid out for modern equipment
- River-bank slopes that may limit equipment placement
- Hurricane season rain (June 1 to November 30) on top of the low riverfront ground by the Rainbow and Withlacoochee rivers leaves big oaks and cypress with less grip in the soil
Which Dunnellon tree service fits the situation
On mined ground, Blue Cove included, a tree can have a stability problem while its canopy still looks healthy, so read the health assessment row before the removal row. Jobs in the historic town centre are on streets that were not laid out for modern equipment.
| Service | What the job covers | A typical trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal | Full removal of hazardous, dead, storm-damaged, or overgrown trees: rigged down safely, hauled out, site left clean. | Large dead limbs, or a canopy that leafed out noticeably thinner this spring |
| Tree Trimming & Pruning | Structural pruning, canopy thinning, deadwood removal, and clearance cuts away from roofs, drives and power drops. | Limbs touching or rubbing the roof, or dragging on the driveway when it rains |
| Emergency Tree Removal | Storm-damaged trees, limbs on roofs, and trunks blocking drives: cleared as quickly as we can get a crew to you. | A limb resting on the roof, a screen enclosure, or a vehicle |
| Stump Grinding | Stumps ground below grade so the spot can be sodded, planted or paved: grindings hauled or left as backfill, your call. | A stump you keep hitting with the mower |
| Tree Health Assessment | An honest read on whether a tree is failing, treatable, or fine: before you spend money removing something that did not need to come down. | The canopy leafed out thinner or later than it used to |
| Tree Cabling & Bracing | Hardware support for split trunks and weak unions: a way to keep a tree you want to keep, when the alternative is removal. | A trunk that splits into two roughly equal stems: a codominant fork |
| Lot Clearing | Clearing trees, brush and undergrowth off building lots, fence lines and overgrown acreage: to the line you mark. | A building lot that needs a pad and driveway cleared |
| Tree Planting | New trees planted at the right depth, in the right spot, with species chosen to survive Florida wind, sand and salt. | You have taken a tree out and want shade back |
Where Dunnellon sits
Dunnellon is in Marion County, Florida, just across the Withlacoochee River from Citrus County. U.S. 41 is the main road through Dunnellon and the direct route down to Hernando and Inverness.
Two rivers, two counties
The county line matters more than the short drive suggests. Dunnellon is a City in Marion County, and both the city ordinance and Marion County's rules are different from Citrus County's, so a removal that would be routine five miles southwest can be a different process here. Worth a call to the city before scheduling.
The town's history is phosphate. Dunnellon's mining boom was the first of its kind in Florida, and the town is still nicknamed Boomtown. The original mining worked in and around what was then called Blue Run and is now the Rainbow River, using the river's own flow to move phosphate, and one of the original pits is now the Blue Cove subdivision.
Land that was mined and then built over behaves differently underground than land that was not: fill, disturbed soil profiles and altered drainage all affect how deeply a tree can root and how well it holds. Where the two rivers meet, the ground is a different proposition again. The Rainbow joins the Withlacoochee inside the city and the combined flow runs west toward the Gulf, and riverfront parcels carry the saturation and bank-erosion issues that come with that.
Permits and sources
Town background drawn from the Dunnellon, Florida entry on Wikipedia.
What Customers Say
5.0 stars across 37 Google reviews, serving Dunnellon
Outstanding service at an unbeatable price. His knowledge and professionalism is immediately clear. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!
Karol SanGoogle review · captured Sep 30, 2026
Professional and on time, Devin is the Man when it comes to tree removals.
Damani DanielsTree removal · Google review · captured Sep 30, 2026
They provided a wonderful tree service and were very professional. The price was fair as well. I will definitely bring them back out for more trimming in the future.
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Tree service in Dunnellon, FL: frequently asked questions
Do you serve Dunnellon, FL?
Yes. Dunnellon is about 12 miles north of Hernando on U.S. 41.
It is the northern edge of our service area. Call (813) 735-2777.
Is Dunnellon in Citrus County?
No: Dunnellon is in Marion County. The Withlacoochee River forms the border, so you cross the county line getting there. That matters for permits: City of Dunnellon and Marion County rules apply, not Citrus County's.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Dunnellon?
Check with the City of Dunnellon. Because this is a different county and an incorporated city, the answer is often different from what a Citrus County neighbour would tell you. It is the most common thing people get wrong on jobs up here.
Does the old phosphate mining around Dunnellon affect trees?
It can. Dunnellon's mining boom ran for decades, and ground that was mined and later built over often has fill and a disturbed soil profile. Trees rooting into that hold differently than trees in undisturbed ground, which shows up as a stability problem long before it shows up in the canopy.
Can you work on a Dunnellon riverfront property?
Yes, with a look at it first. A riverbank property can combine a slope, limited access and trees close to the water; those conditions need checking before we choose equipment placement or a rigging approach.
Areas we cover around Dunnellon
Hernando is about 12 miles south on U.S. 41, with Inverness further down the same road. Citrus Springs is on our service area too. It sits under Citrus County rules even with a Dunnellon mailing address, as our Citrus Springs tree removal guide explains.
Towns near Dunnellon we also cover
Nearby towns around Dunnellon
Distances are straight-line, centre to centre. Town centres geocoded 2026-08-18 (OpenStreetMap Nominatim, county-constrained, cross-checked against Wikipedia).
From Inverness
Roads we runU.S. 41 is the main road through Dunnellon and the direct route down to Hernando and Inverness
Straight-line distanceAbout 16.7 miles between the two town centres, which is not a drive time.
From Hernando
Roads we runU.S. 41 is the main road through Dunnellon and the direct route down to Hernando and Inverness
Straight-line distanceAbout 11.6 miles between the two town centres, which is not a drive time.
From Beverly Hills
Straight-line distanceAbout 8.9 miles between the two town centres, which is not a drive time.
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