Annual Parkway Tree Offer
The Northfield Township Road District will share with residents and businesses the cost of approximately 50 new parkway trees in 2011. Trees will range between 4 to 4 1/2" inches in diameter and a property owners share will be $150 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:
- 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 Acrobat.
- Indicate the number and type of 4 to 4 1/2" diameter trees (limit of two at $150 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.
- Orders must be submitted by April 30, 2010 and will be processed in the order received. Northfield Township Road District funds and tree quantities are limited, so PLEASE ORDER EARLY!
Tree Guide:
FREEMAN MAPLE
Crown: Moderately oval Height: 50' Width: 30' Growth Rate: Medium Size: Large Summer Foliage: Light green to green Fall Foliage:Red Fruit: Seedless
SWAMP WHITE OAK - (Our favorite indigenous oak)
Crown: Oval Height: 60' Width: 50' Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Size: Large Summer Foliage: Emerging purplish green changing to dark green Fall Foliage: Golden yellow brown Fruit: Acorn with long stem
FRONTIER ELM - (Resistant to Dutch elm disease)
Crown: Upright pyramidal Height: 40' Width: 25' Growth Rate: Medium Size: Medium Summer Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Red purple Fruit: None
ORNAMENTAL PEAR
Crown: Moderately pyramidal Height: 35' Width: 25' Growth Rate: Moderate Size: Medium Summer Foliage: Dark green Fall Foliage: Red purple, persisting to early winter Fruit: White spring flowers, pea-sized fruit