The Denver Digs Trees Program is back - and it's time to apply!
Information from the The Park People:
Over the past 30 years, our Denver Digs Trees program has provided more than 48,000 affordable and free trees to Denver residents, helping to enhance quality of life in our city.Trees beautify our neighborhoods, enhance property values, lower utility costs, improve air and water quality, and much more!
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Denver Digs Trees distribution day is Sat, April 16th... Mark your calendar!
Don't live in Denver, but still want free trees? Check this out!
Important Info:
Denver Digs Trees focuses on providingmedium and large sized shade treesfor plantingwithin the City of Denver. We invite you to apply for one or more low-cost trees...
For each tree that you request,you MUSTidentify whether is is a 'Street Tree' or a 'Yard Tree' based on the definitionsof Street and Yard Trees below. You may apply for Street Trees, Yard Trees, or both.
What is a Street Tree?A Street Tree is planted along the street in the Public Right-of-Way.*
It is planted either in the 'tree lawn' (the space between the sidewalk and the curb) or, in the absence of a tree lawn, at a distance 10 feet from the curb.
What is a Yard Tree?A Yard Tree is planted on private property.*
It may be planted in a front-, back-, or side- yard. At sites without a tree lawn, Yard Trees are planted 11 feet or more from the curb.
* Volunteer Site Inspectors will visit each potential Street Tree site to confirm the proper spacing, mark where Street Tree(s) must be planted, and approve City planting permits. We will NOT conduct site visits for Yard Trees, so you will need to plan carefully on your own.
Tree Fees:
On average, one tree costs The Park People $125 to provide. Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to subsidize much of this expense. The per-tree fee is based on the neighborhood in which the tree will be planted.CLICK HERE TO DETERMINE YOUR OFFICIAL NEIGHBORHOOD.
Standard Fee: $35 per tree
Target Neighborhood Fee: $10 per tree**
Applicants facing financial hardship may request a 'Treeship'to receive trees for free.
**Lower tree-canopy 'Target' neighborhoods qualify for trees at $10 each: Athmar Park, Baker, Barnum, Barnum West, Chaffee Park, Clayton, Cole, College View/South Platte, East Colfax, Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, Globeville, Green Valley Ranch, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Mar Lee, Montbello, Northeast Park Hill, Overland, Ruby Hill, Skyland, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park, West Colfax, Westwood, and Whittier.
3 Steps to Apply:
STEP 1:Measure Your Property &Have Utilities Marked
Carefully follow these important spacing requirements to determine the appropriate number and placement of tree(s).
FORBOTHSTREETANDYARDTREES:
- Plant at least5 feetaway from buried utility lines(REQUIRED:Call 1-800-922-1987to have your underground utilities marked - aFREEservice).
- Plant at least10 feetaway from existing dead, dying, or over-mature trees that will be removed within three years.
- Plant medium or large shade tree(s) at least35 feetaway from other large trees (trees 30 feet or taller at maturity) and at least25 feetaway from small ornamental trees (trees 25 feet or shorter at maturity).
- If your or a neighbor's property has solar panels, contact our office.
FORSTREET TREES:
- Plant at least10 feetaway from driveways, alleys, and fire hydrants.
- Plant at least30 feetaway from the curb at an intersection.
- Plant at least20 feetaway from streetlights and stop signs.
FORYARDTREES:
- Plant at least20 feetaway from overhead multi-strand power lines (this does NOTapply to single strand wires, such as street light and telephone wires).
- Plant at least15 feetaway from your home and other buildings.
(South side plantings are not recommended for saving home energy in most cases because winter shading blocks passive solar heating and may limit the potential for solar energy benefits)
- Assess other potential obstructions for the tree's mature height and spread.
FORSMALL ORNAMENTALTREES:
-Small trees (25 feet or shorter at maturity) will ONLYBE APPROVED for planting for planting sites that DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE ROOM FOR MEDIUM/LARGE TREES.
-Small treesare reserved for planting sites undermulti-strand overhead power lines, without space to plant at least15 feetfrom buildings, or without space to plant at least35 feetfrom other trees.
- Plant small treesat least30 feetfrom streetlights, stop signs, and intersections.
- Plant small treesat least25 feetfrom other trees.
- Other applicable spacing requirements above must be strictly followed.
STEP 2: Submit a Tree Application
Deadline: Mon. February 15, 2016
Availability is limited. The sooner we get your application and payment, the better chance you'll have of getting your first choice of tree(s).
STEP 3: Pick Up Your Tree(s) on Distribution Day
Tree Distribution Day: Sat. April 16, 2016
In early April, you'll receive a letter to confirm which tree(s) you've been approved for and where to pick up your tree(s).
Earth Day Yard Tree Sale
In addition to the Denver Digs Trees distribution, we'll also host our Earth Day Yard Tree Sale on that same day with additional varieties (for private property planting ONLY), including fruit and flowering trees. Proceeds help support our efforts to add more trees to our community!
Find answers toFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, including information about applying for trees, the size and transport of trees, planting and care, and more.
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