Eligibility:
RESIDENCY: You must plant your Denver Digs tree within the City and County limits of Denver. Planting locations can include public and private property plantings at residences, businesses, non-profits, churches, schools, and more. You may apply to plant a street tree or a yard tree.
Street Trees: For planting along the street (in the public right-of-way). These trees may be planted either in the 'tree lawn' (area between the sidewalk and the curb) or, in the absence of a tree lawn, at a distance of 10 feet from the curb.
Yard Trees: For planting in your yard (on private property). These trees may be planted in front, back, or side yards. At a site without a 'tree lawn' these are any trees planted 11 feet or more from the curb.
SPACING: Trees need room to grow. Your planting site(s) must meet the following spacing requirements:
Medium to Large Trees: shall be spaced thirty-five (35) feet apart and may be varied from 25-40’ if consistent with the canopy width at maturity per the species descriptions and if such spacing allows for avoidance of other requirements such as streetlights or utilities.
Ornamental (Small) Trees: shall be spaced twenty (20) feet apart and may be varied from 15-25’ apart if consistent with the canopy width at maturity per the species descriptions and if such spacing allows for avoidance of other requirements such as existing/proposed infrastructure, including streetlights and utilities.
Measure your site before beginning your application!
Cost:
Each tree costs us over $175 to provide. Our generous sponsors and donors offset this cost through their contributions.
- Standard: $35 per tree
- Focus Neighborhood: $10 per tree
- 'Treeship' Fee Waiver: Applicants facing financial hardship may apply to receive all trees FREE
Got questions?
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