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All requests must be submitted by January 31st for Spring Tribute Trees or by July 31st for Fall Tribute Trees. Tribute Paver requests are accepted on a rolling basis. We do our best to accommodate your preferred species and location, but requests cannot be guaranteed. Final decisions regarding tree species and location will be made by Denver Parks and Recreation to ensure that your Tribute Tree has the best chance of long-term health.

Tribute Trees are planted in March and October, depending on weather. As the beginning of March and October approaches, we will determine the best planting time and will send out notifications as soon as possible.

No, we will not transplant your tree after it has been planted. This is in order to best promote the survival of the tree. If you have questions about the site, it is your responsibility to ask questions before planting occurs. 

We try to ensure that the right tree is planted in the right place to give each tree the best opportunity to thrive. However, trees are living organisms, and Denver’s climate can be challenging for young trees. Should your Tribute Tree not survive, we will replace the tree at no cost for the first five years.

Because of theft, vandalism, and tree maintenance, it is against park policy to install plaques or memorial markers. However, your tree will be marked with a temporary tree tag for its first few years. You will also receive a Tree Certificate in the mail after planting has occurred. 

Due to safety concerns and park policy, participation in tree planting and paver installation is limited. Upon request, mulch can be left next to the tree for family and friends to use to complete the planting as part of a ceremony. The mulch must be spread no later than the weekend after the tree has been planted.

Pavers are installed 2-4x per year. They are installed each March and October in conjunction with Tribute Tree planting, and again 1-2x during the summer, depending on volume. Once they’re installed, you can find them in the Hazel Gates Woodruff Shade Garden just behind the Eugene Field House, a historic cottage in Washington Park (715 S. Franklin St.).

We do our best to accommodate your location and species requests, and to come up with a meaningful plan for your Tribute Tree planting. In the rare instance that proposed tree species or planting locations don’t meet your needs, we will offer refunds for Spring trees until February 28th or for Fall trees until September 30th. Refunds will not be offered once a tree is planted.