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What is a Street Tree List?
When the City plants new trees near streets and sidewalks, we need to think about how the growing tree will impact sidewalks, utilities, and the roadway. Before Shoreline became a city, many trees were planted next to streets and sidewalks that grew too tall for the power lines overhead. Many were also planted in spaces between the sidewalk and street too small for their species maximum size at maturity resulting in damage to the sidewalks and street around them.
To make sure that we’re planting the right trees in the right places, we rely on our Street Tree List. This list groups trees by characteristics, and allows us to select trees for planting in appropriate locations.
The list only applies to public street trees, not trees on private property.
Who uses the list?
City departments:
Parks
Grounds
Capitol Improvement Project Engineers
Development Review Engineers
Permitting
Environmental Services
City Planners
Surface Water
Code Enforcement
Anyone else planting in the right-of-way:
Private Citizens
Contractors
Why update the list?
Reviewing and updating the list periodically gives us the opportunity to consider:
New cultivars or varieties of tree
Climate adapted species to keep pace with our changing climate
Species identified as suited for planting in narrow amenity zones
Hardy, drought tolerant species
Next steps
Staff will review suggestions across all departments
Staff will present options to the Parks Board for discussion
Updated list will be incorporated into the next yearly update of the Engineering Development Manual (EDM)
The latest Street Tree List was last approved by the Tree Board in 2019.
Thank you for your interest. Our survey is now closed.
What is a Street Tree List?
When the City plants new trees near streets and sidewalks, we need to think about how the growing tree will impact sidewalks, utilities, and the roadway. Before Shoreline became a city, many trees were planted next to streets and sidewalks that grew too tall for the power lines overhead. Many were also planted in spaces between the sidewalk and street too small for their species maximum size at maturity resulting in damage to the sidewalks and street around them.
To make sure that we’re planting the right trees in the right places, we rely on our Street Tree List. This list groups trees by characteristics, and allows us to select trees for planting in appropriate locations.
The list only applies to public street trees, not trees on private property.
Who uses the list?
City departments:
Parks
Grounds
Capitol Improvement Project Engineers
Development Review Engineers
Permitting
Environmental Services
City Planners
Surface Water
Code Enforcement
Anyone else planting in the right-of-way:
Private Citizens
Contractors
Why update the list?
Reviewing and updating the list periodically gives us the opportunity to consider:
New cultivars or varieties of tree
Climate adapted species to keep pace with our changing climate
Species identified as suited for planting in narrow amenity zones
Hardy, drought tolerant species
Next steps
Staff will review suggestions across all departments
Staff will present options to the Parks Board for discussion
Updated list will be incorporated into the next yearly update of the Engineering Development Manual (EDM)
The latest Street Tree List was last approved by the Tree Board in 2019.
Thank you for your interest in the City's Street Tree List update!
Before taking this survey, please take a few minutes to review the City's current Street Tree List. You will have the opportunity to suggest a tree to add to the list. Common tree names can vary depending on the region. Common names can also refer to more than one tree. If you are able, please find the scientific name for the tree you are planning to suggest for the list. Having the scientific name will ensure we are evaluating the right tree.
All questions are optional.
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When the City plants new trees near streets and sidewalks, we need to think about how the growing tree will impact sidewalks, utilities, and the roadway. Before Shoreline became a city, many trees were planted next to streets and sidewalks that grew too tall for the power lines overhead. Many were also planted in spaces between the sidewalk and street too small for their species maximum size at maturity resulting in damage to the sidewalks and street around them.
Why update the list?
