Get a Tree Planted at Half-Price

The 50 / 50 Tree Program allows property owners to pay just 50% of the cost to have a new tree planted on the public right of way. This program is offered each year and will continue as long as sufficient funds are available.  

Types of Trees Available

City Staff will work with applicants to select a species appropriate for the location,  Tree species to choose from are Tulip Poplar, Gingko Biloba, Kentucky Coffeetree,  London Planetree, and Bald Cypress Shawnee Brave.

Applying Process

The following steps need to be taken to apply for the program:

• Property owners must fill out a 50/50 Tree Program application.
• Public Works Department staff will determine if the boulevard areas will accommodate the trees requested for participation in the program.
• Job parameters and cost will be determined.
• A bill will be sent to the property owner to cover 50% of the cost.
• When the City has received payment from the property owner, the work will be scheduled with a private contractor hired by the City.