Flower Mound Council Approves Removal of Historic Oak

The town council authorized the removal of a 140-year-old post oak tree to facilitate a new apartment development.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Apartments

Flower Mound Council Approves Removal of Historic Oak

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The Flower Mound Town Council unanimously approved the removal of a 140-year-old post oak tree located on an 8.6-acre development site. The tree, one of six specimen trees on the land, must be removed to allow for the construction of a new multi-family project.

Why it matters

The decision permits the second phase of the development project to proceed after an arborist report concluded the tree could not survive the construction process. As part of the approval, the developer has committed to planting 62 trees and contributing to the Acorns to Oaks program.

The planned second phase of the development will add 228 residential units, with the total site expected to feature 600 multi-family units and a 98-room hotel. The developer will plant 62 trees, exceeding the required 42.

The players

Flower Mound Town Council

This local governing body is responsible for overseeing zoning, land use, and development regulations within the city of Flower Mound.

Trammell Crow Residential

This developer is leading the multi-phase construction project known as The Point.

The details

The development, located at FM 2499 and Silveron Parkway, is zoned as a planned development originally established in 2017. The removed tree sits directly between a proposed street and a new apartment building.

Original site zoning and the tree survey were completed in 2017.
The Environmental Conservation Commission recommended the approval on August 4, 2026.
The development plan was sent to the Town Council in September 2026.
The Town Council approved the tree removal on October 19, 2026.

Culture Shift

The development marks the continued expansion of high-density housing within Flower Mound's established urban planning framework. It reflects a broader shift toward integrating mixed-use residential and commercial spaces on previously zoned acreage.

Residents should anticipate increased construction activity at the intersection of FM 2499 and Silveron Parkway as the next phase of the project begins. This development will introduce significant changes to the local landscape, including 60,000 square feet of office space and a new hotel.

The takeaway

Large-scale urban development projects often require careful balancing between historical environmental features and the need for new housing inventory. Developers typically mitigate these environmental impacts through mandated tree planting and participation in local conservation initiatives.