Trees
Trees
Trees located on boulevards are the property of the City of Northfield. As such, they are maintained or removed under supervision by the city. Maintenance of boulevard trees is ongoing; areas of focus are rotated on a four to five year basis. The city works with a certified tree inspector to check on trees in the event of storm damage or disease outbreak. Residents are encouraged to water boulevard trees during periods of dry weather.Property owners may take private tree trimming materials and other brush to the City of Northfield compost site. Limb size must be less than six inches in circumference. (Professional tree trimming services, landscape contractors or other for-hire businesses are not allowed to drop off materials at the compost site.)
Shade Tree Program
To help maintain and develop Northfield’s streetscapes, the City of Northfield runs an annual shade tree program. The program helps replace trees on boulevards and residential front yard properties where trees have been lost. The program also puts trees in newly developed areas where there are fewer trees along the streets.Property owners order and pay for trees, and city staff deliver and plant them. (Property owners can plant their own trees if so desired.) The trees are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis in the spring of the year. Orders are taken at the Street Maintenance Facility, 1710 Riverview Drive. Payment is required at the time of the order. For more information, contact the Streets, Parks and Facilities division.