Trees · Missouri

City of Chesterfield Residential Street Tree Program

Run by City of Chesterfield Public Works

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Homeowner pays $100 per tree; city covers the remaining planting cost of a 2.5 inch caliper tree
Who qualifies
Chesterfield homeowners with adequate space along a public residential street.
Where
Homeowners in the City of Chesterfield with space along a public residential street.
Status
Open. No deadline or funding limit published.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Apply to have the city's contractor plant a 2.5-inch caliper street tree along the public street at your home; you pay $100 per tree and the city pays the rest.

Requirements

  • Choose a tree from the City's approved street tree list
  • Adequate planting space
  • Submit $100 per tree with the application
  • Agree to provide proper tree care per the Tree Guide
  • Existing right-of-way trees needing removal must be inspected first (call 636-537-4000); only dead, diseased or hazardous trees considered

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Policy and Procedures, Application and Tree Guide on the program page
  2. 2If an existing right-of-way tree needs removal, call 636-537-4000 first for inspection
  3. 3Complete the application and choose an approved species
  4. 4Mail it or drop it off at City Hall (690 Chesterfield Pkwy W) with the $100 per tree fee
  5. 5City contractor plants in spring (May-June) or fall/winter (Nov-Dec)

Timing and deadlines

Planting each spring (May-June) and fall/winter (Nov-Dec)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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