2025 FALL TREE CANOPY PROGRAM
The 2025 FALL Tree Canopy Program is live!
The purpose of the Mendota Heights Tree Canopy Program is to provide a full-service purchasing and planting program to property owners within Mendota Heights at a subsidized rate to help grow the tree canopy in Mendota Heights, and to mitigate the loss of tree canopy due to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first discovered in Mendota Heights in 2015. EAB is a non-native insect that attacks and kills ash trees.
Property owners will receive:
*A site consultation with City Staff
*Utility locate coordination prior to planting
*Transportation of your tree and all planting materials
*Proper planting and mulching
*A high-quality, 10-gallon container tree, watering bag, tree protection, and mulch
AVAILABLE SPECIES:
- Blue Beech
- Hackberry
- Kentucky Coffeetree 'Espresso'
- Redbud (MN Strain)
- River Birch
- Sentry Linden
- Swamp White Oak
- Triumph Elm
Property owners will be required to enter into a maintenance agreement with the City upon acceptance into the program, assuming responsibility for watering and all tree care after planting, including removal if needed, and all costs associated with tree maintenance of the tree in the foreseeable future. Trees provided are guaranteed for one year. Once registration is received, City Staff will communicate with the applicant to establish an in-person consultation at the property to select the best location for the species of tree chosen. Tree Trust Landscaping Services will then contact the property owner to coordinate a planting date, at which time the property owner is responsible for staking the location of the tree planting prior to planting (stake provided). Trees provided are based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Supplies are limited.
COST:
Residential and Non-profit Properties
$185/Tree (50% subsidized rate)
Commercial Properties
$259/Tree (30% subsidized rate)
Payment will be made directly to Tree Trust through their on-line ordering process. Registrations that are accepted will be contacted with a unique code to enter after registering for the program.
This program is funded by the Mendota Heights Tree City Fund. Please fill out this application form to be considered.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR FALL PLANTING: OCTOBER 10TH, 2025