United City of Yorkville 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Through the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program, the United City of Yorkville shares the cost of planting trees with homeowners. Residents simply choose the tree they want and send in a check for the cost listed on the order form. The City does the rest! The Parkway Tree Program is intended to provide quality shade trees to residents within the City to be planted within the right-of-ways along the streets and corridors throughout the City. The trees are intended to provide shade, screening, wildlife, pollution control, reduction of water runoff, soil erosion control, increased property values, reduced stress, aesthetics, and a sense of well being within the community. This program is open to all residents within City limits. If you are in a development that has not yet been accepted by the City, the developer may still be responsible for your parkway tree replacement. Please contact the number below if you have questions. All trees purchased through the program are required to be planted within the area of the right-of-way in front of or on the sides of the purchaser's property. The right-of-way area available for planting the trees varies depending on the platting of the property and the width of the right-of-way. Generally it is eight to ten feet (8' to 10') from edge of curb to edge of right-of-way. Trees must be located a minimum distance of 50 feet from any other tree in the parkway; not conflict with existing utilities, be at least 20 feet from an overhead light or fire hydrant, and must be 30 feet from any intersection. Each tree will be a minimum of 2.5 in diameter. The City will work with the homeowner to locate the tree. All trees will be purchased for a fall planting except for oak trees, which will be planted the following spring. The tree will be planted, mulched, and watered (once) by the City. After the watering, care is the responsibility of purchaser. No guarantee of viability will be provided. Please make your check payable to the United City of Yorkville. All orders must be received by Friday September 8, 2017. Please mail checks and completed application to: United City of Yorkville Parkway Tree Program 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL, 60560 If you have any questions, please contact the Eric Dhuse at (630) 553-4370 or edhuse@yorkville.il.us. The City s limit for trees sold this year as part of the program is thirty-six (36). This program will continue on an annual basis and planting will occur at the fall of each year. Please see the reverse side for tree selection and form. For tree species photos and descriptions please go to www.yorkville.il.us under Parkway Tree Program.
File Order # 2017 - United City of Yorkville 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Order Form Trees must be selected from the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program Tree List. Prices are obtained annually. Name: Address: Phone: Date: Street tree location (if house is on corner lot) Is there an existing tree or stump at this location? (circle one) Yes No (Trees can only be removed due to death, disease, or age. Only unhealthy trees will be removed. If yes is circled removal of the existing tree or stump must be approved by City staff.) Tree selected Cost By signing this agreement I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure the tree s survival by watering the tree after planting. The City will not replace the street tree due to neglect, disease, or damage. If my development has not yet been accepted by the City, I understand that I am replacing this tree at my own cost and will not seek reimbursement from the developer or the City at any future date. Sign here Please make your check payable to the United City of Yorkville. Check is due at time of order. All orders must be received by Friday September 8, 2017. Please mail checks and completed application to: United City of Yorkville Parkway Tree Program 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL, 60560 Office use only Received by: Date: Tree removal approved: Yes No If yes, indicate size and species: If no, indicate reason:
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE 50/50 PARKWAY TREE PROGRAM The trees shown below give general descriptions of the character and habitat of the species. The chosen variety will be based on availability the time the City places the order with the nursery. Catalpa $250.00 The Northern Catalpa tree has long thing seed pods and showy clustered white bell shaped flowers in the spring. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate wet, dry and high ph soils. The fall color is brown-green, and the fruit can be messy in the fall. Mature height is 50-80. Elm $250.00 The broad arching habit of the hybrid elm tree still mimics the classic elm. Dutch Elm Disease resistant, hybrid elms grow to 60 tall and have a nice light yellow to yellow-green fall color. These trees are susceptible to Japanese Beetles. The tree can tolerate wet sites and a range of soil ph. Varieties: Valley Forge, Princeton, New Harmony, Homestead, Morton, Morton Glossy Common Hackberry $250.00 Hackberry survives best in moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate wet soils. Tolerant of salt, wind, dry sites, and alkaline soils, this tree adapts well to its environment. Fall color is green-yellow and grows to heights of 50-90. Varieties: Chicagoland, Windy City
Kentucky Coffeetree $250.00 Kentucky Coffeetree can tolerate dry to moist, welldrained soils, and is salt and drought tolerant. The varieties selected are male only and do not produce seed pods. In the spring the flowers are greenishwhite pyramidal spikes and the fall color is yelloworange. This tree can reach up to 75 feet in height and is a fast grower. Please note these trees look quite spindly with a couple of branches in their first several years, but will eventually fill in to a magnificent tree! Varieties: Espresso, Prairie Titan Oak $325.00 Bur Oak or Swamp White Oak, Chinquapin. Oak trees are more sensitive to moving environments, and must be planted in the spring. At maturity, they can reach up to 75 in height. Oaks typically tolerate wet and dry soil, salt, and wind. They can survive in any soil condition, and are slow growing. The fall color ranges from brown-green to yellow. These trees are planted in the spring to ensure better survival. Oaks have a higher survival rate if they are transplanted in the spring.
Maple $250.00 Maple trees can reach up to 50 in height, and prefer moist, well-drained soils. Fall color is yellow to orange to red for Sugar Maples and red for Red Maples. Maples are fast growers. Possible Varieties: Autumn Flame, Franksred, October Glory, Red Sunset, Armstrong Commemoration, Majesty, Firefall, Celebration, Sienna Glen, Fall Fiesta. Some varieties may not be available every year. Substitutions may be made by city. The City will make every attempt To fulfill original variety request. Thornless Honeylocust $250.00 Thornless Honeylocust tolerates moist, well-drained soils, drought conditions, and salt. The rounded, open, habit has small compound leaves that provide light shade. Fall color is yellow. Mature height of the species is 40-70. Varieties: Skyline, Shademaster