Tree Planting

Cooperative Tree Planting Program

Planting the right trees in the right locations along city streets provides environmental benefits and improves the livability of our city. To encourage this, the city has established a  "Cooperative Tree Planting Program".  Citizens or businesses may  have a tree planted on the public right-of-way adjacent to their property for 50% of the estimated cost to the city. The city's contribution will come from the city's Tree Fund. The trees will be planted, maintained and guaranteed for one year by the city's landscape contractor. The Forestry Division works with the purchaser to determine the specific location within the city's street tree ordinance guidelines.

Street trees are planted every spring and fall (spring planting occurs in late April/early May, fall planting in November). Quantities are limited, so interested property owners should order early.  September 3rd is the deadline for ordering trees for fall 2010.

All trees are 2-inch caliper (stem diameter) and approximately 8-10 feet tall. The following tree species are normally available (not all varieties are suitable for all locations): Maple, Hornbeam, Hackberry, Beech, Honeylocust, Coffeetree, Sweetgum, Tuliptree, Blackgum, Oak, Baldcypress, Linden, Elm. (Note: Due to over-planting, red maples and flowering pears are no longer offered.) Other varieties are sometimes available. Please call for information.

The cost varies from season to season, so please call or check the order form below for current prices.  Checks should be made out to the City of Rochester Hills and mailed to the Forestry Division with the order form.

For additional information, please call the Parks & Forestry Office at 248-656-4673. 

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Cooperative Tree Planting Form

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