Cape Fear · 2026
Tree costs, storm risk, and common species by neighborhood across the Wilmington area. Find your neighborhood and know your numbers before you call anyone.
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| Neighborhood | County | Storm Risk | Avg Removal | Avg Trimming | Tree Density | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Beach | New Hanover County | 8.9 / 10 | $950–$2,000 | $400–$1,200 | low | View → |
| Masonboro | New Hanover County | 8.7 / 10 | $1,000–$2,200 | $400–$1,300 | high | View → |
| Porters Neck | New Hanover County | 8.1 / 10 | $950–$2,100 | $400–$1,250 | high | View → |
| Hampstead | Pender County | 7.8 / 10 | $900–$1,950 | $375–$1,150 | high | View → |
| Wilmington | New Hanover County | 7.2 / 10 | $850–$1,800 | $350–$1,100 | high | View → |
| Ogden | New Hanover County | 7 / 10 | $870–$1,800 | $350–$1,050 | very high | View → |
| Leland | Brunswick County | 6.8 / 10 | $800–$1,700 | $300–$1,000 | high | View → |
| Murrayville | New Hanover County | 6.7 / 10 | $830–$1,720 | $330–$1,020 | high | View → |
| Monkey Junction | New Hanover County | 6.5 / 10 | $820–$1,700 | $320–$1,000 | high | View → |
| Castle Hayne | New Hanover County | 6 / 10 | $780–$1,600 | $300–$950 | moderate | View → |
Wrightsville Beach
New Hanover County
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Masonboro
New Hanover County
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Porters Neck
New Hanover County
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Hampstead
Pender County
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Wilmington
New Hanover County
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Ogden
New Hanover County
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Leland
Brunswick County
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Murrayville
New Hanover County
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Monkey Junction
New Hanover County
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Castle Hayne
New Hanover County
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Storm exposure reflects coastal proximity, canopy maturity, and historic regional storm patterns — regional estimates, not proprietary job data.
Storm risk, common species, pricing context, and an embedded calculator — one page per neighborhood.
Wilmington
New Hanover County
Removal: $850–$1,800
Density: high
Wilmington's established core has the region's most varied tree stock — heritage live oaks alongside fast-grown water oaks. Older lots mean trees planted decades ago now tower over homes and require full rigging rather than simple drops.
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Leland
Brunswick County
Removal: $800–$1,700
Density: high
Brunswick County's fastest-growing removal market. Many newer subdivisions were carved from pine forest, leaving dense loblolly stands close to homes. Brunswick County regulations differ from New Hanover, and active HOAs add coordination requirements.
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Castle Hayne
New Hanover County
Removal: $780–$1,600
Density: moderate
Rural northern New Hanover. Larger lots and good access often mean lower complexity, though bigger trees on acreage can offset that advantage. The Cape Fear River floodplain creates soil saturation issues that can compromise root systems on older trees.
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Ogden
New Hanover County
Removal: $870–$1,800
Density: very high
One of the densest residential tree canopies north of Wilmington. Tight lots and abundant mature pines mean careful sectional removals are the standard, not the exception. Smith Creek drainage keeps lots saturated longer than higher-ground neighborhoods.
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Porters Neck
New Hanover County
Removal: $950–$2,100
Density: high
Affluent waterfront-adjacent area with mature live oaks and high storm exposure. Complex jobs, premium access challenges, and large specimen trees push costs consistently above the Wilmington average. The ICWW corridor adds salt exposure and chronic canopy stress.
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Hampstead
Pender County
Removal: $900–$1,950
Density: high
Pender County coastal market growing fast. Longleaf pine — denser and more expensive to remove than loblolly — is common here, and homeowners often underestimate costs by comparing to Wilmington pine quotes. Travel distance from Wilmington crews factors into scheduling.
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Masonboro
New Hanover County
Removal: $1,000–$2,200
Density: high
Intracoastal-adjacent with the region's highest storm exposure score. Salt-stressed mature trees, tight access, and frequent crane requirements make this the most complex local removal market. Most jobs run 30–40% above the Wilmington average.
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Monkey Junction
New Hanover County
Removal: $820–$1,700
Density: high
Busy south Wilmington corridor along Carolina Beach Road. Heavy pine density on a mix of older and newer residential lots — trees that once stood in open space are now surrounded by fences and new construction. Near-Wilmington pricing with moderate job complexity.
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Murrayville
New Hanover County
Removal: $830–$1,720
Density: high
North Wilmington suburban growth area with dense planted and remnant pine stands across newer subdivisions. Younger average tree stock than central Wilmington means lower complexity for now — but these trees are growing toward structures every year.
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Wrightsville Beach
New Hanover County
Removal: $950–$2,000
Density: low
Barrier-island community with the highest wind and salt exposure in the region. Fewer trees overall, but those present are high-value and require careful, often permitted work. The most exposed market in the Cape Fear area — and among the highest per-job costs when removal is necessary.
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