Tree Service in Hernando, FL
Tree Service in Hernando, FL
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We at Broadway Tree Care provide tree service in Hernando, FL, a community strung along the north edge of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in northeastern Citrus County, with thousands of acres of swamp to the east. It was a city once and gave that up, so tree rules here come from the county rather than a town hall.
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We at Broadway Tree Care do tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and emergency storm work in Hernando, FL (Citrus County), a community strung along U.S. 41 on the north edge of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. 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
- Hernando, FL. Citrus County, on the north edge of the Tsala Apopka lakes
- Phone
- (813) 735-2777
- There is no flat rate: size, species and how a truck reaches the tree set the price, written on site.
- Hernando falls under unincorporated Citrus County rules, so the county answers permit questions.
- Cards and cash, and no financing, for work in Hernando.
We at Broadway Tree Care provide tree service in Hernando, FL, in Citrus 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 cover Citrus County, and Hernando, up in its northeast corner, is part of that. Almost every job here is reached from U.S. 41, about 5 miles north of Inverness. Full removals have a page of their own, tree removal in Hernando, and the rest of what we do in town is on this page.
Tree services we provide in Hernando
Tree removal
Tree Removal in Hernando →Tree trimming & pruning
Tree Trimming & Pruning in Hernando →Emergency tree removal
Emergency Tree Removal in Hernando →Stump grinding
Stump Grinding in Hernando →Tree health assessment
Tree Health Assessment in Hernando →Tree cabling & bracing
Tree Cabling & Bracing in Hernando →Lot clearing
Lot Clearing in Hernando →Tree planting
Tree Planting in Hernando →Tree work in Hernando: what makes it different
The first practical thing about Hernando is jurisdictional. It gave up its city government years ago and has had no municipal government since, so tree rules come from unincorporated Citrus County rather than a city ordinance. That is generally a simpler question than the same job in Inverness or Crystal River, and it is worth knowing before you assume the answer a friend in one of those cities gave you applies here. For trimming, the timing question is covered in when to trim trees in Hernando, FL.
More about tree work in Hernando
The second is the wetland edge. Hernando runs along the northern boundary of the Tsala Apopka chain, and the eastern side of the community extends into the lake system itself, with thousands of acres of swamp beyond.
Soil moisture, roots and equipment access need an on-site check; a lakeside location or healthy-looking canopy alone does not establish secure anchorage.
Describe the route from the road to the tree and its distance from the water so we can assess whether equipment can reach it.
Getting to you in Hernando
Hernando is strung along U.S. 41, and almost every job here is reached from it.
- U.S. 41 is the main road through Hernando: 5 miles south to Inverness, 12 miles north to Dunnellon
- State Road 200 and County Road 486, the West Norvell Bryant Highway, both terminate at U.S. 41 in Hernando
- CR 486 west is the connection toward Beverly Hills and the county's central communities
The Withlacoochee State Trail's Hernando trailhead sits at the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and CR 486: the most useful landmark in the community.
East toward the lakes and the swamp, access is the whole conversation. Tell us how close to the water you are and what the ground is like when you call.
Common tree problems in Hernando, FL
- Wetland and swamp along the eastern edge toward Tsala Apopka, where equipment access needs checking
- Root condition and anchorage that need individual assessment on lakeside parcels
- No municipal tree ordinance since Hernando dropped its city charter: rules come from unincorporated Citrus County instead
- Large lakefront and wetland-adjacent parcels where the tree and the only equipment access are at opposite ends of the property
- Through-traffic on U.S. 41, the community's only real north-south artery
- Thunderstorm season (May 25 to October 10, National Weather Service dates for west central Florida) keeps the lake-edge ground toward Tsala Apopka wet through the summer, and wet ground is where a weakly anchored cypress or water oak tips over
Which Hernando tree service fits the situation
On a lakeside Hernando property, the health assessment row is a starting point for checking roots and structural condition. Ground conditions and access also determine whether equipment can reach the tree or removal needs a different approach.
| 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 |
Palm trimming in Hernando
Palms are part of the work in Hernando too. We take off dead fronds and flower stalks and leave the green fronds above the horizontal in place. Stripping a palm to a small tuft at the top, the cut often sold as hurricane prep, does the palm harm. The details are in our palm trimming guide.
Where Hernando sits
Hernando is in Citrus County, Florida, on the north edge of the Tsala Apopka lakes. U.S. 41 is the main road through Hernando, 5 miles south to Inverness and 12 miles north to Dunnellon.
Life without a city hall
The disincorporation is worth knowing before you schedule tree work. Hernando has no city government of its own, so tree rules here come from unincorporated Citrus County rather than a municipal ordinance, which is a different, and generally simpler, question than the same job in Inverness or Crystal River would be.
Hernando sits along the northern boundary of the Tsala Apopka chain, a network of lakes and wetlands in the Withlacoochee River system, and the eastern edge of the community extends into the lake itself. The wetland acreage east of town is extensive enough that the community has a long-standing airboat heritage and its own civic group, the Citrus County Airboat Alliance, promoting stewardship and access.
On the eastern wetland edge, soil moisture and equipment access need checking on site. If you are clearing ground on that side, our guide to clearing a lot in Hernando lists what to check before work starts. Comparing crews first? We ranked the tree services that show for Hernando searches by Google rating and review count, and said exactly how. Root condition varies with the species and growing conditions, so the assessment needs to cover the individual tree. The Withlacoochee State Trail runs through as well, with the Hernando trailhead at the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and CR 486.
Permits and sources
Town background comes from Wikipedia's Hernando, Florida article. Hernando has no city government and no city tree ordinance, so permit rules for your parcel come from unincorporated Citrus County and are confirmed with the Citrus County Building Division, not with us. All six towns we serve in the county are on our Citrus County page.
What Customers Say
5.0 stars across 37 Google reviews, serving Hernando
Extremely professional, knowledgeable and informative. Would definitely recommend this company to anybody that needs any kind of tree service.
Stefanie mGoogle review · captured Sep 30, 2026
Very professional great work definitely would call again for any tree problems
Juan CuellarGoogle review · captured Sep 30, 2026
He came out and did amazing service. He was on time, and he was efficient. He's very keen to his detailed work. I will be using his tree services again in the future.
Timtim FowlerGoogle review · captured Sep 30, 2026
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Tree service in Hernando, FL: frequently asked questions
Do you serve Hernando, FL?
Yes. Hernando is on U.S. 41 about 5 miles north of Inverness, and we work throughout it. Call (813) 735-2777.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Hernando?
Hernando gave up its city government decades ago, so it falls under unincorporated Citrus County rules rather than a municipal ordinance: generally a simpler question than the same job inside Inverness or Crystal River. Confirm with the county before scheduling.
Can you reach a tree near the lake or the swamp in Hernando?
It depends on the property's ground conditions and access. The wetland east of Hernando extends over thousands of acres, but the position of a tree relative to the water does not settle whether equipment can reach it. Describe the location and access when you call so we can assess the site.
How can wet ground affect trees in Hernando?
Saturated soil can increase failure risk, especially for a leaning tree or one with root defects. Roots and structural condition need assessment on the individual tree; a healthy-looking canopy does not establish that the wood or roots are sound.
Is Hernando in Hernando County?
No, and it catches people out constantly: Hernando the community is in Citrus County, in the northeast corner. Hernando County is a separate county to the south.
Areas we cover around Hernando
Inverness is about 5 miles south on U.S. 41, and Dunnellon, the north end of our service area, is about 12 miles up the same road. For Beverly Hills we take CR 486 west.
Towns near Hernando we also cover
Nearby towns around Hernando
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 Hernando: 5 miles south to Inverness, 12 miles north to Dunnellon
Straight-line distanceAbout 5.2 miles on the map, not a drive time.
From Beverly Hills
Roads we runCR 486 west is the connection toward Beverly Hills and the county's central communities
Straight-line distanceAbout 5.6 miles on the map, not a drive time.
From Dunnellon
Roads we runU.S. 41 is the main road through Hernando: 5 miles south to Inverness, 12 miles north to Dunnellon
Straight-line distanceAbout 11.6 miles on the map, not a drive time.
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