The Parks Department will be planting trees soon and listed here are the tree varieties available. NOT ALL TREES ARE RIGHT FOR ALL LOCATIONS. Appropriate trees for each location have been determined by the size of the planting site and the presence or absence of utilities overhead and underground. Your choice is restricted by these conditions. Quantities are limited and trees are distributed on a first come basis, so make your choice quickly to avoid disappointment.
WILL YOU BE CHARGED?
If you live on a street that has less than 50% of its tree sites occupied, as determined by our urban forestry plan, you will receive a tree at NO CHARGE.
If you live on a street that has more than 50% of its tree sites occupied, you will be billed $50.
WHAT ABOUT COSTS?
We purchase trees by competitive bid to keep costs as low as possible. The price you pay
does not cover the full cost of the tree but does represent a portion of its price to the city.
If you have received a mailing, only the trees on that list are appropriate for the site conditions in front of your address. (This website includes all the trees that were purchased for this planting cycle.)
If you have not asked to have a tree planted but would like to be considered, call the number below. Your site will be evaluated and you will be mailed a list of trees suitable for your site that are still available. For help in making a selection, for additional information, to request a planting inspection, or to place an order: PHONE 483-7573
WHAT TO EXPECT
Planting is done while the trees are dormant, usually in November, March or April. The timing of your planting depends on:
- Your choice of tree.
- Water and gas shutoffs and other utilities must be marked so we avoid planting on them.
- When exactly the trees are delivered from the nursery.
- Weather.
City crews will mark the planting site with a stake and/or paint mark on the curb. The tree will be planted, watered, staked and mulched.
Trees for sites with narrow planting zone, may have overhead utilities
Rocky Mountain Glow Maple (Acer grandidentatum ‘Schmidt’)
- Height 25’ Width 15’
- oval form
- slow growing relative of Sugar Maple
- leaves smaller than other maples
- intense coral-red fall color
Rogers Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis ‘Lustre’)
- Height 20′ Width 15′
- compact upright form
- small white flowers in clusters very early in spring
- fall foliage orange -red
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry (Amelanchier x gr. Autumn Brilliance’)
- Height 20′ Width 15′
- rounded form
- small white flowers in clusters very early in spring
- very small red to purple berries attract birds
- fall foliage bright red
Ivory Silk Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’)
- Height 25′ Width 15′
- compact oval form
- large creamy-white flowers in early summer
- cherry-like bark
Harvest Gold Crabapple (Malus ‘Hargozam’)
- Height 20′ Width 15′
- upright form
- white flowers, pink buds
- 3/8″ golden fruit showy from October – December
Pink Spire Crabapple (Malus ‘Pink Spire’)
- Height 15′ Width 8′
- upright form
- rose-pink flowers
- 3/8” purple-red fruit
photo
photo in bloom
photo in fruit
American Triumph Crabapple (Malus ‘Amertrizam’)
- Height 20′ Width 10′
- upright form
- dark red flowers and foliage
- small burgundy-red fruit very long lasting
Spring Snow Crabapple (Malus ‘Spring Snow’)
- Height 18′ Width 15′
- oval shaped
- single white flowers
- no fruit
Accolade Cherry (Prunus sargentii X sub. ‘Accolade’)
- Height 20′ Width 15′
- rounded to vase shaped
- clusters of semi-double, pale pink flowers open from dark pink buds
- small fruit
Summer Sprite Linden (Tilia cordata ‘Halka’)
- Height 20′ Width 10′
- narrow, pyramidal form
- very fragrant but small yellow-green flowers
Trees for sites with wider planting zone, may have overhead utilities
All the trees listed above are suitable as well.
Columnar Cherry (Prunus sargentii ‘Columnaris’)
- Height 35′ Width 15′
- columnar, upright/erect, vase form
- pink showy flowers in spring
photo in bloom
photo of flower
photo in autumn
Saint Gregory Maple (Acer campestre ‘Stgrezam’)
- Height 35′ Width 25′
- columnar form
- no significant pest or disease problems
- dark green leaves
Bowhall Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Bowhall’)
- Height 40′ Width 15′
- upright columnar form
- orangish-red fall foliage
Trees for sites with wider planting zone, no overhead utilities
All the trees listed above are suitable as well.
October Glory Maple (Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’)
- Height 50′ Width 35′
- oval form
- green leaves turn crimson, red and orange in fall
Cleveland Select Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’)
- Height 30′ Width 20′
- pyramidal form
- white clusters of flowers
- glossy green foliage turns brilliant purple-red in fall
- ¼” tan fruit
more info/photos
photo in bloom
Frontier Elm (Ulmus x ‘Frontier’)
- Height 45′ Width 30′
- broadly oval form
- seedless
- disease resistant elm
Highland Park Maple (Acer grandidentatum ‘Hipazam’)
- Height 45′ Width 25′
- pyramidal form
- very tough hardy tree
- black-green leaves turn to orange and red fall foliage
Crimean Linden (Tilia x euchlora)
- Height 50′ Width 30′
- pyramidal when young, becomes upright and oval with age
- shiny dark green leaves
- very fragrant but small yellow-green flowers
