​​​​Street tree planting plan​

Street tree planting is conducted based on an annual plan that identifies the areas of the city that will be planted during the fiscal year.  The planting plan covers two planting seasons, fall and spring. 

The City's tree planting contractor will begin planting in late September/early October 2022 in the following areas identified on the fiscal year 2023 tree planting plan: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.  

City staff evaluates each site to ensure that that the ​location is suitable for tree planting.  A number of factors are considered when identifying planting sites including, existing trees/vegetation, available rooting space, and location of driveways and underground utilities.  Unfortunately, not all sites will be suitable for planting.  Selected tree planting sites will be marked with a green stake and/or paint.  Please do not move or remove these marking or MISS DIG utility markings. 

Wondering how to take care of the newly planted street tree?  Click here for care tips (PDF). 

Not on this year's street tree planting plan?

Residents that are not on this year's planting plan and are interested in having a street tree planted have several options:

• Contact the c​ity to request that a tree be planted adjacent to your property.  (Note:  This does not guarantee that a tree will be planted as part of the current planting plan, several factors are considered when selecting areas to be planted).   
• Submit an application to the Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee to request tree planting in your neighborhood. 
• Participate  in the Resident Street Tree Planting Program. ​
  

Tree planting resources 

The Resident Sponsored Street Tree Planting Program lists program steps, approved street trees, and nurseries/landscape contractors/tree care companies that are pre-authorized to work in the street extension.

• Approved Street Tree List by Size (PDF)
  
• Approved Street Tree List with Characteristics (PDF)
  
• Forest​ry Per​mit​
  
• How to Plant a Tree Guide (PDF)
• Caring for a Newly Planted Street Tree (PDF)
  
• Tree Planting De​tail​ (PDF)​

Tree species information 

The ​​​City of Ann Arbor's Approved Street Tree List (PDF) supersedes other agencies/organizations recommendations.

​Please Note: species on the invasive spe​cies​ list are not approved are prohibited​ from planting within the City of Ann Arbor's right-of-way. 

• Michigan State University Extension- Home Trees & Shrubs
  
• University of Illinois Extension Selecting "Trees for your Home" searchable database 
  
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources Tree Index 
  
• United States Department of Agriculture Plants Database 
  
• University of Florida Tree Fact Sheets 
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