St. Charles To Split Cost For Parkway Trees

ST. CHARLES, IL —St. Charles residents can purchase a new parkway tree and the city of St. Charles will pay half the cost of the tree and plant it through the city’s 50/50 Parkway Tree Program. Available tree species for fall 2019 and costs are listed below:

• Hybrid Elm $175
• Bald Cypress $190
• Hardy Rubbertree $195
• State Street Maple $200
• London Planetree $210
• Ginkgo $240
• Cherry Dogwood $185 (Good under power lines

Larger size trees may be available at an additional cost of $100 per ½ inch diameter upgrade, according to a news release from the city of St. Charles.

To obtain a tree, contact the Public Works Department at 630-477-4405 to request a review of your parkway.

“The City’s arborist will review the parkway to determine which trees will be the best fit for each location,” said Public Services Manager A.J. Reineking. “The spacing of existing trees, the proximity to hardscapes, and the height of overhead power lines are all things to take into consideration when choosing a parkway tree.”

All requests must have an approved parkway review before a tree order can be placed, according to a news release. Once approved, residents will receive a confirmation letter, an order form and details on how to order a 50/50 parkway tree. The deadline to order is August 16.

More information about tree species can be found on the Morton Arboretum website www.mortonarb.org or at the St. Charles Public Library. Contact the Public Works at 630-377-4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov for more information.