Trees · Michigan

Ann Arbor Street Tree Planting Request

Run by City of Ann Arbor Forestry

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
City plants a street tree at no charge (cost to resident not published as any; species chosen by city)
Who qualifies
Ann Arbor residents with a suitable site in the public right-of-way (between curb and sidewalk).
Where
Ann Arbor residents with a suitable site in the public right-of-way.
Status
Open. Annual planting plan covers Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 areas.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request that the city plant a street tree in the right-of-way lawn strip in front of your home.

Requirements

  • Tree goes in the public right-of-way only, not private yard
  • City staff evaluate each site for existing trees, rooting space, driveways and underground utilities; not all sites qualify
  • Do not move green stakes/paint or MISS DIG markings
  • Keep a 3-inch mulch ring around the base, not touching the trunk, and water the new tree

How to apply

  1. 1Contact the City of Ann Arbor Forestry to request a tree planting
  2. 2City staff evaluate the site and mark it with a green stake or paint
  3. 3City plants in the fall (Sept-Dec) or spring (mid-April-June) season according to its annual plan

Timing and deadlines

Planting follows the annual planting plan, two seasons a year

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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