Trees in Spring
Spring neighborhoods are full of mature pines, water oaks and pecans planted decades ago, many of them now taller than the houses beside them. The 2024 derecho and Hurricane Beryl brought down thousands of trees across north Harris County, and plenty of leaning or damaged trees are still standing. Along Spring Creek and Cypress Creek, soft ground makes large trees more likely to tip in high wind.
Most of Spring is unincorporated Harris County, and the neighborhoods north of Spring Creek are unincorporated Montgomery County, so tree rules usually come from your homeowners association or municipal utility district, not a city. Check your deed restrictions before removing a large tree, especially one near the street.