District 11
Újbuda, District XI
Tree removal rulesFelling and hard cutting back are only allowed between 1 September and 14 March
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Újbuda, District XI
Tree removal and gardening in District 11
If you need tree removal, pruning, landscaping or garden care in District 11, anywhere from Sasad to Kelenvölgy, one team of ours handles the job from start to finish, from felling and stump grinding to the new lawn. Our home turf is District 17, but we're happy to come out to Újbuda's garden neighbourhoods too.
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Housing estates and hillside gardens in Újbuda
Újbuda is one of Budapest's most populous districts: alongside the housing estates of Kelenföld, Gazdagrét and Őrmező, it has large areas of gardens. Sasad and the southern slopes of Sashegy and Gellérthegy are home to villas and houses with gardens, while Kelenvölgy, Albertfalva and Madárhegy are mostly streets of family homes.
In the hillside gardens the most common jobs are pruning overgrown trees, felling those that lean over the house and landscaping sloping plots, whereas in the family-house streets it's the hedges, lawns and irrigation systems that need attention. We also look after the green spaces of residential buildings and housing estates under annual contracts.
Neighbourhoods Albertfalva, Dobogó, Gazdagrét, Gellérthegy, Hosszúrét, Infopark, Kamaraerdő, Kelenföld, Kelenvölgy, Kőérberek, Lágymányos, Madárhegy, Nádorkert, Őrmező, Örsöd, Péterhegy, Pösingermajor, Sasad, Sashegy, Spanyolrét, Szentimreváros
Garden work in District 11
Tree removalDangerous trees too, with rope access and removal→Tree pruningWhen the tree can still be saved→Stump grindingSo that lawn or a new tree can take its place→Lawn mowingOne-off or regular→Garden maintenanceMonthly care all year round→Hedge trimmingShaping and renovation, clippings taken away→Land clearingOvergrown gardens and plots brought back→Garden designDesign, levelling, paths and planting beds→Turf layingWith soil preparation and the first watering→Irrigation systemInstallation, autumn winterisation, spring start-up→
Before and after
An overgrown garden and the same garden put in order. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterA tree removal ban from spring to late summer
In Újbuda, tree removal is governed by Decree 15/2017. (V. 3.), which was tightened in March 2026. Felling a tree, cutting it back hard or topping it is only allowed between 1 September and 14 March; for the rest of the year it is forbidden, unless intervention is needed to protect life, health or property.
In a private garden you need a permit for any tree other than a fruit tree if its trunk circumference exceeds 30 cm, which corresponds to a diameter of roughly 9.5 cm. The district clerk (jegyző) decides within 60 days, the permit is valid for one year from the date of issue, and for a viable tree thicker than 40 cm a horticultural expert's report must also be attached.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 15/2017. (V. 3.) önkormányzati rendelet a fás szárú növények védelméről, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Felling and hard cutting back are only allowed between 1 September and 14 March
- Trees with a trunk circumference over 30 cm need a permit; fruit trees are exempt
- The permit is valid for one year from the date of issue
- A tree that endangered life must be reported within 3 days, with a horticultural expert's report
- For a tree blown down in a storm a photo is enough, but the deadline is still 3 days
Weekend mowing in Újbuda
Újbuda's noise rules are particularly strict at weekends: in residential areas, petrol mowers, felling machinery and garden tractors may be used on working days between 8 am and 8 pm, but on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only between 9:00 and 14:00.
Source 12/2009. (III. 24.) önkormányzati rendelet a zaj- és rezgésvédelem helyi szabályozásáról, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár · 2/2013. (I. 29.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- On working days, 8:00 until 20:00
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 to 14:00
Green waste pickups in Újbuda
Everywhere in Újbuda except the Gazdagrét housing estate, MOHU collects garden green waste on Thursdays, from 2 March to 11 December in 2026. You can put bundled branches up to 10 cm thick next to the bag, and if you'd like, we'll take away the thicker branches and the trunk.
Source Kerti zöldhulladék körzetek, XI. kerület, MOHU · Kerti zöldhulladék-gyűjtés, MOHU We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
Frequently asked questions
When is tree felling banned in Újbuda?
Between 15 March and 31 August, because during this period the decree prohibits felling and hard pruning, unless immediate action is needed to protect life, health or property. Trees can therefore be felled between 1 September and 14 March, so it's worth getting in touch in the autumn to have the permit ready for the winter season.
How big does a tree have to be to need a permit in Újbuda?
A permit is needed if the trunk circumference, measured 1 metre above the ground, exceeds 30 cm, and the tree isn't a fruit tree. The district clerk decides within 60 days, and the permit is valid for one year. We'll assess the tree on site and, if needed, stand by you through the paperwork.
How late can I mow the lawn at the weekend in Újbuda?
Until early afternoon: on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, motor mowers may only be used between 9:00 and 14:00. On working days the machine can run from 8 am to 8 pm.
Do you do garden care in Sasad and Kelenvölgy?
Yes, we come out to Újbuda's garden neighbourhoods too, because besides District 17 we work in the capital's other districts as well. The site visit is free here too, and we'll get back to you within one working day of your enquiry.
Site visit in District 11
Tell us what the problem is with your garden or tree, and we will call you back within one working day. A site visit in District 11 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Where else do we work?
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