Due to the limited number of trees available, a maximum of two trees per resident is allowed. All shade trees are required to have at least 35 feet of spacing and ornamental trees are to have 20 feet of spacing. No shade tree varieties are allowed to be planted under overhead utility lines.

     Residents that have narrow parkways, which are less than five feet or where underground utility lines would prohibit planting, can now have trees planted on private property, within five feet behind the sidewalk. Residents will be required to sign a release form if the tree is planted on private property.

     Limited varieties of the following trees will be available: Autumn Blaze Maple, Red Sunset Red Maple, Redmund Linden, Swamp White Oak, Red Oak, Snow Drift Crab, Prairie Fire Crab and Red Jewel Crab.

     For those individuals who wish to plant trees on their property, the City Arborist has developed a list of recommended varieties that are hardy enough for our climate and provide color and/or shade as needed.  For a copy of the list click HERE.