The Parks Department will soon be planting trees, and the following tree varieties are available. Please note that not all trees are suitable for every location. The appropriateness of each tree species is determined by factors such as the size of the planting site and the presence of overhead and underground utilities. Your choice of tree may be restricted by these conditions. Since quantities are limited and trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s advisable to make your selection promptly to avoid disappointment.
Will You Be Charged?
- If you live on a street where less than 50% of tree sites are occupied, as determined by our urban forestry plan, you will receive a tree at no charge.
- If you live on a street where more than 50% of tree sites are occupied, you will be billed $50.
What About Costs?
- We procure trees through competitive bidding to minimize costs. The price you pay does not cover the full cost of the tree but represents a portion of its price to the city.
If you have received a mailing, only the trees listed therein are appropriate for the site conditions in front of your address. This website includes all the trees purchased for this planting cycle.
If you have not requested a tree to be planted but would like to be considered, please call the number below. Your site will be evaluated, and you will receive a list of available trees suitable for your site. For assistance in making a selection, additional information, requesting a planting inspection, or placing an order, please call: (716) 483-7573.
What to Expect:
Planting typically occurs while trees are dormant, usually in November, March, or April. The timing of your planting depends on:
- Your choice of tree.
- Marking water and gas shutoffs and other utilities to avoid planting on them.
- Delivery of trees from the nursery.
- Weather conditions.
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.
Tree Types:
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-Purple Berries which 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 from October-December
Pink Spire Crabapple: (Malus ‘Pink Spire’)
- Height 15′, Width 8′
- Upright Form
- Rose-Pink Flowers
- 3/8” Purple-Red Fruit
American Triumph Crabapple: (Malus ‘Amertrizam’)
- Height 20′, Width 10′
- Upright Form
- Dark Red Flowers & Foliage
- Small Burgundy-Red Fruit 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 small Yellow-Green Flowers
Trees for Sites with wider Planting Zone, may have overhead Utilities:
Columnar Cherry: (Prunus sargentii ‘Columnaris’)
- Height 35′, Width 15′
- Columnar, Upright/Erect, Vase Form
- Pink Flowers in Spring
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:
October Glory Maple: (Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’)
- Height 50′, Width 35′
- Oval Form
- Green Leaves that turn Crimson, Red & 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
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 & Red Fall Foliage
Crimean Linden: (Tilia x euchlora)
- Height 50′, Width 30′
- Pyramidal when young, becomes Upright & Oval with age
- Shiny Dark Green Leaves
- Very Fragrant but small Yellow-Green Flowers
