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TREES
Tree City U.S.A. Award for 19 years. This award is presented on Arbor Day,
(the last Friday in April) in Hoopes Park.
In order to qualify for this prestigious award, one must meet the following standards:
1) A tree board or Department
2) A city tree care ordinance
3) A Community Forestry Program with at least $2 per capita
4) An annual Arbor Day observation and proclamation
In addition to meeting these standards, West Chester has an aggressive Tree
Planting Program. From 1989 to 2007, the tree program planted 3,000 Trees over the last 19 years.
West Chester
Tree Planting Program Requirements
In the Borough's tree planting program, the homeowner pays wholesale price for the tree and the Borough pays to plant the tree. Prices change seasonally, so call 610-696-6121 to place an order and confirm prices. Pre-payment is required on all trees and the check is to be made out to The Borough of West Chester.
Homeowners are responsible for watering the tree once a week and more frequently during dry spells. Orders for spring plantings should be placed by Mid-March and fall plantings by Mid-August. The earlier you place your order, the sooner the Borough can plant your tree and the better selection you will have from the nursery.
If you have a concrete sidewalk and want a tree planted, it is your responsibility to have the sidewalk cut for the tree. The ideal tree pit is 3x4 or 4x4. The Borough is not responsible for any trees that are vandalized or have died.
Trees Best for
Street Planting
The following are a list of trees that are best for street planting. If you want to order a tree
That is not on this list, please call610-696-6121 to see if it can qualify as a street tree.
- ACER- Maple species call for availability.
- AMELANCHIER x grandiflora-'Autumn Brillance'-Serviceberry 25'-Ovate shape, Brillant orange-red fall color, white flowers, prefers moist soil.
- CARPINUS betulus ‘Fastigiata’ 30’-40’ - Formal, narrow and dense tree with dark green foliage. Very dependable urban tree.
- GINKGO biloba (male)-Maidenhair Tree 50-80' Irregular shape, immune to insects, tolerant of urban conditions. Green fan shaped leaves turn yellow in fall.
- GLEDITSIA triacanthos inermis 'Shademaster' Thornless Honeylocust 60' Broadly ovate to irregularly vase-shape, fine texture, prefers full sun. Bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. Native tree.
- PRUNUS-Cherry species call for availability.
- QUERCUS-Oak species call for availability.
- SYRINGA reticulata-'Ivory Silk' Japanese Tree Lilac 30' Oval shape, creamy white fragrant flowers in early July. Cherry like bark.
- TILIA Linden species - call for availability.
- ULMUS x Accolade ‘Morton’ Hybrid Elm 65-70’ - Upright, vase shape tree. Glossy-green foliage, gold fall color. Fast grower. Dutch elm disease resistance.
- ZELKOVA serrata-'Village Green' Japanese Zelkova 60' Vase shaped, resistant to Dutch elm disease. Prefers full sun. Can be substituted for elm.
Please water your tree the day that it is planted, instructions are provided. It takes 3 years for a tree to become established.
Please call the PA-1-CALL for utilities at 1-800-242-1776 if you are cutting a tree-well in a concrete sidewalk.
Mail application along with check to: The Borough of West Chester, Dept.of Public Works, 205 Lacey St. W.C., Pa. 19382
NAME:_____________________________________________
ADDRESS:__________________________________________
ADDRESS OR LOCATION WHERE TREE IS GOING TO
BE PLANTED (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE):
___________________________________________________
SPECIES OF TREE AND HOW MANY:_____________________________________
WHAT TYPE OF SIDEWALK DO YOU HAVE?___BRICK___CONCRETE___GRASS
DO YOU HAVE ANY OVERHEAD POWER LINES? ____YES ____NO
PHONE NUMBER: HOME_________________WORK_________________
CONTACT US
Department of Public Works
Borough of West Chester |
Phone: (610) 696-5282
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| 205 Lacey Street |
Fax: (610) 436-1383
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| West Chester, PA 19382 |
E-mail:
publicworks@west-chester.com
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