# Request a Street Tree

> Request a street tree from Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Urban Forestry Division (City) for Boston, MA, United States.

Official page: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/how-request-have-tree-planted-city-street
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/boston-parks-street-tree-request · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Open

**What you get:** City-planted street tree with two years of contractor watering and maintenance; you can request up to three preferred species

Boston's Urban Forestry Division plants and maintains all public street trees and takes planting requests by phone, 311 or email. A City arborist inspects the site, and approved trees are planted in the next spring or fall planting season, which may take up to a year. The contractor warrants new trees and waters them every two weeks during the growing season for two years.

## Who qualifies

Abutting property owners or residents. Sites must be on sidewalks at least six feet wide, at least 10 feet from light poles, driveways and hydrants, 10 to 20 feet from intersections, clear of power lines and building entrances, with a tree pit of at least 24 square feet (ideally 4 by 6 feet). If there is no tree pit, the owner or resident must request that a new one be cut.

## How to apply

Call 617-635-TREE (8733) or 3-1-1, or email trees@boston.gov choosing three species from the recommended list on the Urban Forestry Division page. A case is created and an arborist inspects the location.

**When:** Planted in spring or fall planting seasons; may take up to a year

**For:** Homeowners, Renters, Businesses