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Spring 2021 Parkway Tree Planting Program
The Village of Northbrook is pleased to offer again to residents an opportunity to participate in planting a tree on the parkway in front of their home.
The Village works with the Suburban Tree Consortium to purchase landscape sized trees in various species that will be a great addition to your property. Some of the benefits that you will receive when planting a tree are:
- Improved energy costs because trees provide shade and cool your home
- Improved air quality because trees filter air pollution
- Better sound quality around your home because trees buffer noise
- Increased property values by 12-20%
- Increased psychological benefits (trees make us feel better!)
The Village will provide and install the tree on your parkway after you discuss what tree you may want with the Village Forester. The cost share is $175, which is a fraction of the retail price for a full planted landscape tree. The Parkway Tree Planting Program is an excellent value for Northbrook residents!
Program Details
New trees will be 2-inch diameter or about 8-feet tall. A property owner’s cost share will be $175 per tree ordered, regardless of variety or size. Multiple trees may be ordered, providing there is adequate room within the public parkway area. The Village makes the final determination on planting location. Trees may not be refused, moved, or exchanged for any reason.
No trees may be ordered for private property.
The trees will be scheduled for planting throughout May, as weather permits. Orders must be submitted by Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Make checks payable to Village of Northbrook for $175 per tree ordered. Return order form by Thursday, March 4, to:
Terry Cichocki, Village Forester
Northbrook Public Works
655 Huehl Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062
Limitations
Trees must be planted equidistant from curb and sidewalks, typically at least 35-feet from other parkway trees; at least 10-feet from a driveway or street light; at least 45-feet from an intersection to ensure unobstructed sight lines; and at least 5-feet from manholes, fire hydrants, and b-boxes. Note: Trees cannot be planted in the same spot as a recently removed parkway tree due to old root mass.
Ten species of trees are currently available on a first come, first serve basis. All trees have limited quantities.
Fill out the order form here. For more information and to discuss tree selections, contact Terry Cichocki, Village Forester, at 847-664-4125 or Terry.Cichocki@northbrook.il.us.
2021 Tree Selections
Triumph Elm or Accolade Elm (hybrid-to resist Dutch Elm Disease)Crown: Upright Height: 60 Width: 40’ Growth Rate: Fast Size: Large Summer Foliage: Glossy, dark green Fall Foliage: Yellow Fruit: Seedless | Princeton Elm (hybrid to resist common Elm disease and pests)Crown: Vase-shaped Height: 40’ Width: 30’ Growth Rate: Fast Size: Large Summer Foliage: Deep Green, glossy Fall Foliage: Yellow Fruit: Seedless | Bald Cypress ’Shawnee Brave’Crown: Widely pyramidal Height: 50’ Width: 35’ Growth Rate: Medium Size: Large Summer Foliage: Bright green needles Fall Foliage: Russet, soft brown Bark: Attractive reddish brown fibrous Fruit: Small cones persisting on mature trees | Purple Robe Black LocustCrown: Upright Height: 70’ Width: 25’ Growth Rate: Fast Size: Large Summer Foliage: Green pinnate leaf Spring: Purple, fragrant flowers Fall Foliage: Fruit: Pods | Tulip TreeCrown: Oval, Upright Height: 55’ Width: 25’-45’ Growth Rate: Medium Size: Large Summer Foliage: Bright green leaves resemble tulips Fall Foliage: Yellow-orange Flowers: Yellow flowers on mature trees Fruits: Conical cluster of samara on mature trees |
Swamp White OakCrown: Pyramidal and full Height: 50’ Width: 40’ Growth Rate: Medium Size: Large Summer Foliage: Deep Green Fall Foliage: Golden yellow Feature: Exfoliating bark Fruit: Acorns on mature trees | Chinkapin OakCrown: Upright oval Height: 60’ Width: 45’ Growth Rate: Medium Size: Large Summer Foliage: Dark Green Fall Foliage: Yellow Fruit: Acorns on mature trees | London Planetree “Exclamation”Crown: Moderately pyramidal Height: 60’ Width: 45’ Growth Rate: Fast Size: Large Summer Foliage: Large, bright-green Fall Foliage: Yellow brown Bark: Attractive exfoliating creamy white large plates | Kentucky CoffeetreeCrown: Oval Height: 60’ Width: 40’ Growth Rate: Medium Size: Large Summer Foliage: Glossy, dark green Fall Foliage: Golden yellow Fruit: Seedless (male trees only) | Ohio Buckeye or Baumann HorsechestnutCrown: Rounded, dense Height: 40’ Width: 40’ Growth Rate: Medium Size: Medium Summer Foliage: Green Fall Foliage: Yellow Flowers/Fruit: White panicle flower and chestnut fruit |