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Tree spacing calculator

Measure your project. Make a clearer plan.
Plan tree centers along a line using your chosen spacing or a sourced tree profile.

Your measurements

Western redbud Cercis occidentalis

Maximum canopy width: 20 ft / 6.1 m. Deciduous flowering accent, often grown as a multi-stem tree or large shrub.

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Spacing remains editable. For prices, enter a nursery quote for this tree and your chosen stock size.

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All prices are USD and supplied by you. Starting quantities are examples.

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

Clear math. Better decisions.

Count = floor((line length − 2 × end setback) ÷ spacing) + 1. No tree fits if setbacks exceed the line length.

A worked example

A 100 ft line with 12.5 ft end setbacks and 25 ft spacing fits 4 tree centers.

Before you order

  • Plan tree centers along a line using your chosen spacing or a sourced tree profile.
  • Canopy width is a planning reference, not a safe distance from buildings, utilities, pavement, or other trees. Check local conditions and the exact cultivar.

Good questions.

Where do the prices come from?

You enter actual supplier prices. A blank price is unknown; enter zero only when that item is free or deliberately excluded. Taxes and installation are excluded unless a field explicitly includes them.

Can I use metric measurements?

Yes. The unit selector converts dimensions and unit prices. Results use whole packages where applicable. Starting dimensions are examples; confirm product specifications before ordering.

KEEP THE PROJECT MOVING

Next in your tool shed.