50/50 Parkway Tree Program

2011 50/50 "Share the Cost" Parkway Tree Program

The City is again offering trees for planting in the parkways through its “50/50 Parkway Tree
Planting Program.” The City’s tree consultant will plant, mulch and provide a gator bag to
assist with watering needs of the tree.

Trees will be planted in late October/early November. Each tree delivered is balled and
burlaped with average size being 2.5” in diameter. Species may vary upon availability.

Residents who order a tree will receive a letter informing them how to care for their new
tree. Each tree is covered by a one-year warranty.  If the tree dies or looks unhealthy please call 630.377.4405.

Japanese Lilac $155
Mature height: 20-30 feet, mature width: 15-20 feet – grows with pronounced vigor, blooms mid-summer producing white flowers.

Autumn Blaze Maple $130
Height: 65 feet - Green foliage with a red cast in summer, yellow with a red margin in fall.

Greenspire Linden $130
Height: 40 feet, spacing: 35 feet - Light green leaves with showy yellow fall color.

Prairiefire Crabapple $105
Mature height: 20 feet, leaves deep red-purple when young and mature to dark green; favorite of songbirds.

Swamp White Oak $185
Mature height: 50-60 feet, mature 50 foot spread at base, open round topped branching, acorns and brown/yellow fall color; superior heat/drought tolerance.

Accolade Elm $130
Mature height: 50-60 feet, mature width: 40-50 feet, excellent shade tree; large, lustrous, green foliage in summer and yellow fall color. Wonderful park or street tree.

Orders may be mailed or delivered using a printable order form, along with a check or money order payable to the City of St. Charles, sent to the Utility Billing Office, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174. Orders will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2011.