Orders Open For Fall Parkway Tree Planting In Geneva

GENEVA, IL — Residents wanting a parkway tree have until the end of August to order one through the city.

City staff will purchase trees at a discounted rate through a contract with West Suburban Tree Consortium. Through the cost-sharing program, locals pay $150 for the tree, and the city will cover the remaining share, which is more than $150, according to officials.

Residents can choose between several options of trees — including hybrid elm, European hornbeam, ivory silk Japanese tree lilac and ginkgo — for their parkway, which is part of the city's right-of-way usually located between the sidewalk or property line and curb.

An application form can be found on the city's website. Orders will be accepted through Aug. 30.

The program is only offered to people living within Geneva's corporate city limits. Since Mill Creek is located in unincorporated Kane County, details about their services can be found here.

A second round of spring parkway tree planting will be underway throughout the week of June 10 in Geneva, weather permitting, officials said. Planting will take place along Border Road, Fisher Drive, Heartland Drive, Harvest Ridge Road, Daniels Way, Kaneville Road and Fargo Boulevard.