Flossmoor's Spring Parkway Tree Planting Underway

From the Village of Flossmor:

February 10, 2020

Spring Parkway Tree Planting

Each year, the Flossmoor Public Works Department identifies space in the Parkway adjacent to homes where there is room to plant trees. Postcards are sent to those residents inviting them to "Share the Cost" of a Tree. Flossmoor’s Shared Cost Parkway Tree Program is a 50/50 cost-sharing program that gives residents the opportunity to purchase a tree for their parkway at half of the cost, with the Village paying for the other half. This is a wonderful way to add beauty and enhance the property values of our community. All species available are conducive to parkway planting and soil conditions in our area. A list with descriptions, to assist in selecting trees for your parkway, is listed below. The trees are professionally planted by a local nursery. The trunks of most species will be at least two-inches in diameter, and all trees carry a one-year guarantee. If you did not receive a postcard but believe you have space in the parkway adjacent to your home and you would like to be considered for the next planting opportunity, please contact Public Works at 708-957-4100.

Download the Spring 2020 Share-the-cost tree application (PDF)
Spring 2020 tree planting list and descriptions (PDF)

Type of Trees

• Yellow Buckeye
• Canada Serviceberry
• Blue Beech
• Northern Catalpa
• Hackberry
• Yellowwood
• Espresso Kentucky Coffee Tree
• Sweet Gum
• Black Tupelo
• Swamp White Oak
• Shingle Oak
• Chinquapin Oak
• Bald Cypress

The cost per tree is $120.00. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Flossmoor. The deadline for ordering is March, 2020. Contact the VIllage of Flossmoor Public Works Department with questions.

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