St. Louis Park Tree Sale
Reforest the City
The tree canopy of St. Louis Park's private properties is dwindling. For every new tree residents plant, five more trees are lost to storms, pests, and disease. The presence in Minnesota of emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that has the potential to wipe out all our ash trees, makes it even more critical to start planting tomorrow’s trees today.
In 2010 the City of St. Louis Park has teamed up with Tree Trust to make it affordable for you to reforest your own yard. Please do your part to restore the city's tree canopy by planting one of these trees this spring.
Things to Consider
- Only residents of St. Louis Park are eligible to participate in this program. If you're looking for the Minneapolis City Trees sale, click here.
- You may order a maximum of two trees.
- 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.
- You may not plant your tree on the boulevard (between the sidewalk and the street).
- In order to reduce future problems, large shade trees (oak, birch and maple) should be planted at least 30' away from nearby power lines, buildings, and or driveways.
- On March 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM, the City of St. Louis Park will host a tree workshop at City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. To register, please contact Jim Vaughan at (952) 924-2699.
- A brochure detailing proper tree-planting methods will be available when you pick up your tree.
- Order before Friday, March 12, 2010. Quantities are limited.
Tree Pick-Up
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 AM - NOON
Pick up your tree at the
City of St. Louis Park Municipal Service Center:
7305 Oxford St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
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.
You must pick up your tree on May 1 between 8:00 AM and noon. If you do not, you will forfeit your tree and the money you paid for it. If you’ll be out of town, you can have someone else pick up your tree for you.
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 are available for $35 each.
Sugar Maple 'Fall Fiesta'
Acer saccharum 'Bailsta'
60'h x 50'w
Energy Savings, Wildlife
A first class, reliable shade tree for the North, featuring an intense fiery blend of fall colors ranging from yellow to orange and red. Glossy, thick, dark green foliage in the summer provides exceptional shade. Save energy by planting this beautiful tree on the west or east side of your house.
Black Hills Spruce
Picea glauca densata
30-40'h x 20-30'w
Energy Savings
Use this Black Hills native as a specimen, mass, hedge or windbreak. This evergreen is a slow-growing native with a compact form, is highly adaptable to various soil conditions and enjoys full sun to partial shade. Bright to darker green needles make for wonderful year-round interest.
Red Splendor Crabapple
Malus 'Red Splendor'
20'h x 20'w
Ornamental, Wildlife
A small, rounded tree with purple leaves in spring transitioning to green in summer, this tree provides a lovely show in spring as pink flowers emerge to give way to persistent red fruit. Plant this small tree in your garden for a beautiful focal point and year-round interest!
White Oak
Quercus alba
70'h x 70' w
Energy Savings, Wildlife
A more stately tree than most, the white oak is hard to beat in terms of energy conservation and wildlife value. Give this sun-loving tree lots of room and patience as it slowly reaches its full size. The glossy green leaves with whitish undersides provide great visual interest. Maximize your energy conservation by planting this tree on the west or east side of your home.
Quaking Aspen
Populus tremuloides
40-50'h x 20-30'w
Ornamental, Fast-growing, Energy Savings
Plant this fast grower for a big impact in a short length of time! The quaking aspen, with its dark-green leaf color, green-gray bark and beautiful yellow fall color, is a great addition to any yard. This tree enjoys full sun and should be planted at least 30 feet away from sidewalks, sewer lines and septic systems to avoid future problems.
River Birch
Betula nigra
40-50'h x 30-40'w
Energy Savings
What grows just as well along rivers as it does in your yard? The answer is this multi-trunk tree. Borer beetles won't appreciate this tree, but you will enjoy its yellow fall color and peeling, colored bark. Save energy with this year-round beauty by planting on the west or east side of your home.
Ready to Order
After you have read and agreed to all the above conditions, click here to order your tree.
