Video courtesy of the Texas Forest Service.
Craig Fox from City of
Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Forestry Section has responded
with a tree delivery. The trees are available right now for pickup.
The location of the tree delivery was and will remain the cul-de-sac end of Kristen Ct. for this and any further tree programs. The city will not deliver trees to individual homes (or plant the trees).
Everyone that signs up will receive at least one tree unless there's not adequate space (due to mailboxes, light poles, water meters, other trees, etc.). Space permitting, homeowners may receive 2 or more (especially true for those on corner lots).
Remember the city requires the trees to be planted on city property; that is between the sidewalk and the curb. The homeowner is required to plant the tree and take care of it for at least two years. Care includes watering it deeply about once a week. Remember your lawn sprinkler system is not enough to keep your tree alive. Information on this program including color photos of the trees and planting/care instructions can be found by clicking on the text below the tree icon on this page.
Sidewalk damage is a common concern among homeowners and is an issue studied by foresters and tree groups all over the country. The trees distributed for parkway planting by the City of Fort Worth Forestry Section have been carefully selected, in large part, for their rooting habits. All the medium and large canopy trees that we provide have deep root systems that should minimize any potential sidewalk damage. Decades ago, trees such as American elm and sycamore were common, but those are now prohibited species for parkway planting, because of their destructive tendencies. If any damage is to occur, it’s likely to be 20+ years from now and modern paving concrete typically doesn’t have that much lifespan anyway (they just don’t make it like they used to). Small canopy trees that we utilize either have deep root systems, or a small enough root system not to be of concern to sidewalks.
Homeowners can diminish the likelihood even further by planting approved species, utilizing proper planting techniques,and by watering slowly and deeply rather than light, frequent applications.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about any of this.
John Neuwirth
1908 Kristen Ct
More information about tree planting can be found by clicking on the following
link: It is in PDF format. Click on this link to download
and print it.
Check here for information on the tree planting program.
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