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 city 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.
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 species list are not approved are prohibited from planting within the City of Ann Arbor's right-of-way.
