Trees · New Jersey
Mendham Borough Annual Tree Planting Program (Free Street Trees)
Run by Borough of Mendham Shade Tree Committee
OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Free street tree, planted by the borough and maintained by the borough for 2 years
- Who qualifies
- Mendham Borough residents (property owners); first come, first served
- Where
- Property owners in Mendham Borough, Morris County; first come, first served.
- Status
- Open. Per borough page (form revised 2025-07-06); funding and annual cap not published.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Authorize the borough to plant a free shade tree on your property about 12 to 15 feet from the curb.
Requirements
- Signed Annual Tree Planting Program Authorization Form
- Committee representative visits to confirm a suitable location and choose the species
- After 2 years from installation the homeowner is responsible for the tree
How to apply
- 1Download the Authorization Form from the borough Shade Tree Committee page
- 2Fill in your address and sign it
- 3Email it to [email protected]
- 4A committee member visits, checks the site and selects the tree
- 5Questions: Public Works 973-543-6535, Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
Timing and deadlines
not published
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.mendhamnj.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18897 (official page)
- https://www.mendhamnj.org/FCpdf/Shade%20Tree%20Planting%20Letter%20Authorization%5F4%5F7%5F25%20update%207%5F6%5F25%2Epdf
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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