City Of Claremont: It's A City Tree, What Are My Duties As A Property Owner?

Press release from the City of Claremont:

09/15/2021

You may ask as a property owner, what are my responsibilities to care for the City tree? Below is a list of duties as a property owner:

• The most important responsibility of a property owner is to adequately water the tree.
• Remove and dispose of all fallen leaves, palm fronds, and other deadfall from any City tree in the appropriate waste receptacle.
  • Palm fronds are to be placed in the trash container
  • Other tree debris should be placed in the green waste container

• Avoid using bricks, cement, rocks, and plastic weed barriers around the base of trees.
• Acceptable materials include: mulch, wood chips, and chunk bark
• Remove any ivy or other vines from growing on city trees.
• Do not affix anything to a City tree, including swings or lights.
• Notify the Community Services Department of any suspected tree hazards or maintenance needs of any City tree on your property.

 Duties that are the City’s responsibility:

• All trimming activities.
• Removal.
• Fertilization.
• Treatment for pests or disease, if/when necessary.
  • Treatment will only occur for pests or disease that is detrimental to the health of the tree

For additional information regarding the urban forest call Community Services at (909) 399-5431 or contact Cari Dillman at cdillman@ci.claremont.ca.us.

This press release was produced by the City of Claremont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.