Request a Native Tree for the 2nd or 5th Ward

Shovels in ground
@ Leslie Shad

Please let us know if you want a tree or shrub.

Why Trees? Trees fight urban heat, capture particulates and release moist oxygen, helping people coping with asthma and high blood pressure.  They encourage residents and shoppers to linger on tree-lined streets, enhancing safety and raising the amount that shoppers spend.  Drivers even slow down on tree-lined streets. By providing shade and moisture, trees  filter stormwater and shield homes from winds. Plus a lot more.

How it works. We will reach out to you to visit your property, and determine when your tree or shrub can be planted. The trees and shrubs are native to the Midwest, and generally are planted in Spring and Fall with help from volunteers. Residents must water the trees (typically 10-15 gallon/week), protect them from mowers, keep them properly mulched and learn how to care for the trees. Fall typically is the best time to plant trees because it allows the tree to go dormant before summer heat.

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