Wheaton Launches 2026 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program

WHEATON, IL — Applications have opened for Wheaton's 2026 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program. The city plans to help fund the planting of as many as 250 trees, with beneficiaries chosen on a first come, first served basis.

For $120, residents can choose from a dozen species of trees via the shared cost program. The species are listed below.

• Catalpa
• Gingko
• Hackberry
• Hybrid elm
• Japanese tree lilac
• Kentucky coffee tree
• Linden
• Pink crabapple
• Red oak
• State street maple
• Swamp white oak
• White crabapple

Crew members from Wheaton's Forestry Division will begin planting the parkway trees come springtime.

Click the link to learn more and apply for the 2026 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program. The deadline to apply is March 15.