Tree Spacing & Quantity Calculator | LandscapeCalculating.com

Tree Spacing & Quantity CalculatorCalculate how many trees to plant per acre or per bed by mature canopy spread, with spacing for privacy screen, windbreak, orchard and shade tree layouts.Free tree spacing & quantity calculator with formulas, waste factors, cost estimates and professional guidance.Formula: trees = area ÷ (spread² × pattern factor × row gap); trees per acre = 43,560 ÷ area per treeHow to use this calculator

Look up the mature canopy spread for your species and enter it as the spacing basis.

Pick a layout: single row for a privacy or windbreak screen, grid for an orchard, staggered for a natural grove.

Set the row-gap multiplier to 1× for a solid screen, 1.5× for orchard air flow, or 2× for an open shade grove.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate how many trees I need per acre?

Divide 43,560 sq ft by the area each tree needs (mature spread squared, times the pattern factor and row-gap multiplier). This tool does that automatically and returns trees per acre.

What spacing should I use for a privacy tree screen?

Space evergreen screen trees at 0.8× their mature spread in a single staggered row for a solid buffer that closes in two to three seasons.

How far apart should I plant shade trees?

Use the mature canopy spread as on-center spacing, typically 15–25 ft for common shade trees, and keep them at least 15 ft from foundations.

How much does it cost to plant trees?

Installed tree cost typically runs $200–$500 per tree for residential sizes; multiply the tree count from this calculator by your per-tree price for a budget estimate.

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