Minneapolis Trees
Leaf Your Legacy
This fall's City Trees program has sold out. Thank you for your interest in the sale. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for a tree, please contact Karly at karlyt@treetrust.org or 651-644-5800.
Things to Consider
- If you are interested in having United Way volunteers plant your tree, please contact Jessica at jessicas@treetrust.org after placing your order.
- Do not plant on the boulevard (between sidewalk & street). The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is developing a plan for boulevard tree re-plantings in the affected storm area for the spring.
- It’s the law to call Gopher State One Call (651) 454-0002 at least three days before digging. They will mark buried utility lines for your safety.
- Save money on energy by planting large shade trees on the west or east side of your home.
- You will receive a folder containing information about tree planting and care when you pick up your tree.
- In order to reduce future problems, large shade trees (elm) should be planted at least 30 feet away from nearby power lines, building and/or driveways.
Tree Pick-Up
Saturday, Sept. 26 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pick up your tree at the former Northrop School in the north parking lot:
1611 46th Street East, Minneapolis, 55407.
Volunteers will be available to help load your new tree and complimentary bag of mulch into your vehicle.
Please note: Trees may be up to 10 feet tall, so be sure to bring a suitable vehicle.
There will be NO REFUNDS for trees that are not picked up or for trees that die.
Questions
If you have any questions about the conditions of this sale, please contact Karly at karlyt@treetrust.org or 651-644-5800.
Trees Available
These trees were available for $25.
Buckeye 'Autumn Splendor'
Aesculus x arnoldiana 'Autumn Splendor'
30-40'h x 20-30'w
Showy
Fast-growing, medium-sized tree with beautiful fall color. This tree is tolerant of sun and light shade. Showy, yellow-green flowers open in early spring. Interesting palmate dark green leaves make this tree a fabulous specimen tree for any yard. This tree produces inedible fruit.
Blue Beech
Carpinus caroliniana
20-30'h x 25'w
Showy, Shade-tolerant
Medium-sized, native tree often referred to as "muscle wood" for its smooth, gray bark. Interesting fall color ranges from yellow to reddish-purple. Performs well in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to shade. The smaller stature of the blue beech makes for a perfect lawn tree.
Ironwood
Ostrya virginiana
30'h x 25'w
Showy, Shade tolerant
Handsome medium-sized tree perfect for Minneapolis yards. This shade-tolerant species has interesting bark characteristics. Hops-like fruit emerge in late summer and persist throughout the winter. This graceful tree has horizontal branching which evolves into a rounded shade when mature.
Triumph Elm
Ulmus 'Morton Glossy'
55'h x 40'w
Energy Savings, Conservation
Valley Forge Elm
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
70'h x 60'w
Energy Savings, Conservation
Help restore the elm tradition in Minneapolis by planting either of these Dutch elm disease-resistant trees in your yard. Enjoy yellow fall color while doing your part to improve water quality and save energy by planting this fast grower on the west or east side of your home. Triumph matures to a more oval form, while Valley Forge maintains the typical vase-shape of the American elm.
