Trees · Michigan
Traverse City Street Tree Planting Location Request
Run by City of Traverse City Parks and Recreation Department (Urban Forestry)
OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- City plants the tree (cost to resident not published)
- Who qualifies
- Traverse City residents and businesses with a right-of-way planting spot at their address.
- Where
- Traverse City residents and businesses with a right-of-way planting spot at their address.
- Status
- Open. Listed on current Urban Forestry page.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Suggest a spot in the public right-of-way at your residence for the city to plant a street tree.
Requirements
- Location must be in the public right-of-way within the City
- Each location is assessed to see if a tree can survive in the available space
- City selects species based on site factors (see Tree Selection Guide)
How to apply
- 1Check the City's Interactive Tree Map for existing trees
- 2Fill out the online Suggest a Planting Location form on the Urban Forestry page
- 3City assesses the site and plants in its fall or spring planting project
Timing and deadlines
City plants each fall and spring; no date published for individual requests
Sources
- https://www.traversecitymi.gov/government/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-forestry.html (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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