Free resource · 12 months · 7 regions

The tree care calendar, month by month

What homeowners should check, what tree crews are busy with, and what a tree service company should promote, for every month of the year.

Pick a month. Each page splits the US into seven regions, so a Florida task and a Minnesota task are not mixed up. General guidance: local weather moves things by weeks.

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Month 1 This month
January January is deep winter for most of the country. Many trees are dormant, leaves are off, and structure is easy to see. It is a slow month for some crews and a busy one for ice and snow damage. It is also the best time to plan the year, fix your phones and get ready for spring. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 2 This month
February February is still winter in most places, but spring work starts to build. Pruning of many trees continues, snow and ice damage calls still come in, and smart companies start filling their calendar. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 3 This month
March March is the turning point. Buds swell, soil thaws, and storm season ramps up in the South and Plains. Phones get busy fast, so speed matters. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 4 This month
April April is busy. Trees leaf out, storms are active in many regions, and homeowners start cleaning up their yards. Fast replies win jobs. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 5 This month
May May is peak growth and peak storm season in much of the country. Leaves are fully out, and phones are busy with pruning, removals and storm cleanup. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 6 This month
June June starts hurricane season on June 1 and brings heat, thunderstorms and fast tree growth. Crews are busy, and heat safety matters. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 7 This month
July July is peak summer. Trees are in full leaf, heat and drought stress show up, and summer thunderstorms and early hurricane activity can bring sudden limb failures. It is a busy month for removals, storm calls and watering advice. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 8 This month
August August is hot and often dry, and it is the start of the busiest stretch of the hurricane season. Stressed trees drop limbs, and storm calls can arrive in waves. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 9 This month
September September marks the shift from summer to fall. Tropical storm activity is near its peak, many regions start planning for fall planting and pruning, and cooler nights bring a new wave of work. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 10 This month
October October brings fall color, falling leaves and cooler weather. It is a strong month for removals, pruning planning, planting and storm cleanup, and many companies start building their winter schedule. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 11 This month
November November is the start of the dormant season for many trees. Leaves are mostly down, hurricane season ends on November 30, and winter storm prep becomes a main theme. It is a good time for pruning and removals in many areas. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →
Month 12 This month
December December is a slow month for planting and growth but a steady one for dormant pruning, removals and winter storm response. Cold, ice and snow become the main risks in many areas, and it is a good time to review the year and plan the next one. 7 regions · 6 marketing to-dos →

Key facts: the tree care calendar

The Lirevon tree care calendar has one page for each of the 12 months, with separate task lists for homeowners and for tree crews.
Each month is split into seven US regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, South Central, Mountain West, Southwest and West Coast.
Every month page also lists what a tree service company should promote or prepare that month, and the typical storm risks.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, so Gulf and East Coast crews plan storm capacity in late spring.
Timing is general guidance. Local weather, elevation and tree species change the right week, so check your local extension service.

Source: Lirevon, lirevon.com. Market figures come from our own October 2026 check of 6,842 tree companies in 50 US states. Quote with a link.

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Questions

What is the best month to prune most trees?

For many deciduous trees, late winter while the tree is dormant is a common choice: you can see the branch structure and there are fewer active pests. There are exceptions. Where oak wilt is a concern, many extension services advise avoiding oak pruning in spring and early summer, and spring-flowering trees are often pruned right after they bloom. Check your local extension service for your species.

When is the best time to plant a tree?

In most of the US, fall and early spring are the usual planting windows, because cooler weather and steady moisture help roots settle. In the hot desert Southwest, fall and winter planting is common so trees avoid summer heat in their first months. Water new trees through their first growing seasons.

Why does the calendar split the US into seven regions?

A March task in Florida can be a May task in Minnesota. Seven broad regions keep the lists useful without pretending to be exact. If you live near a region edge or at high elevation, read the neighbor region too and adjust by a few weeks.

Is this calendar for homeowners or for tree companies?

Both. Each month has a homeowner list (what to check and when to call a pro) and a crew list (what tree crews are typically busy with). Each month also has a marketing to-do list written for tree service owners.

How can a tree service company use this calendar?

Use the crew list to plan staffing and equipment, and the marketing list to plan what you promote a few weeks before demand arrives. Our free promo calendar and seasonal demand calendar tools turn this into a plan for your own area.

When is storm season for tree companies?

It depends on the region. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Spring and early summer bring most severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in the middle of the country, and winter ice storms hit the North and parts of the South. Each month page has a one-line storm note for that month.

Can I treat the dates on this calendar as exact?

No. They are general guidance based on common seasonal patterns. A warm spring, a drought or a late frost can move tasks by weeks. For pests and diseases, follow your state extension service or department of agriculture, which publish local timing.

Does Lirevon do tree work?

No. Lirevon is a remote marketing team that works US hours for tree service companies. We set up missed-call text-back, lead follow-up, booking and review requests. Homeowners should hire a local, insured tree professional and get two or three written quotes.

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