The Northfield Township Road District will share with residents and businesses the cost of approximately 50 new parkway trees in 2003. Trees will range between 4 to 4 1/2" inches in diameter and a property owners share will be $100 per tree ordered, regardless of variety or size. There is a limit of two trees per property, providing there is adequate room within the public right-of-way. (Sorry, no trees may be ordered for private property.)

The trees will be planted during May, June and if necessary, early October as weather permits. There is a 15-month one-time replacement guarantee for each tree. Guarantees do not cover tree death due to obvious owner neglect, including over or under watering. The Northfield Township Road District will provide property owners with tree-care instructions.

Trees must be planted equidistant from curb and sidewalks, at least 35' from any other parkway tree, at least 10' from a driveway or street light and at least 45' from an intersection to ensure unobstructed sight lines. Locations must be at least 5' from manholes, fire hydrants and b-boxes.

Instructions:

1. Download the Annual Tree Offer Form - Click Here
   ** The printable form will download in a PDF format and you must have Adobe Acrobat to read the file. Click Here to download the free version of Adobe Acrobt.
   
   
2. Indicate the number and type of 4 to 4 1/2" diameter trees (limit of two at $100 each) on Tree Guide
   
   No trees are available for planting on private property.
   
   Should your first choice be unavailable by the time your application is processed, Northfield Township Road District staff will call you to select an alternative.
   
   
3. Orders must be submitted before April 11, 2003, and will be processed in the order received. Northfield Township Road District funds and tree quantities are limited, so PLEASE ORDER EARLY!

Tree Guide:

Norway Maple
A favorite street and park tree. Large dark leaves turning yellow in the fall. An excellent shade tree with wide, rounded form at maturity. Very Hardy.

Red Oak
Fastest growing Oak. Good street or landscapes tree. Dense, lustrous foliage. Holds leaves into winter.

Freeman Maple
A fast growing hybrid of Silver and Red Maple. Rich green, deeply lobed leaves turning orange-red in the fall. A very hardy tree.

White Ash
Afast growing, oval shaped tree. Tolerates most conditions. Excellent street and lawn trellises turn a nice pinkish purple to purple in the fall.

Green Ash
Probably the most hardy tree available in the Chicago area. Tolerates most soils. Leaves turn bright yellow early in fall. An excellent choice for difficult planting locations

Honey Locust
A popular choice when light shade and filtered sunlight is desired. Distinctive branchingwith small leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Tolerates most soils.