SEASON: Fall 2016
PROPERTYY OWNER REQUEST TO PLANT A STREET T
TREEE IN PHILADELPHIA
May ____________
2, 2016
Pleasse return com
mpleted and ssigned form tto your comm
munity Tree TTenders group by ______
____________ U.
C. Green,____________
4601 Spruce ___________
Street, Lower
Level, Philadelphia,
PA ____________
19139
Tree Tenders Gro
oup Name __
___________
____________
___________
____________ Winnie Harris___________
Grou
up Leader ______________
______________________________________________________________________ 215.476.0124
[email protected]
Phon
ne _________
____________
__________ Email _____
__________________________________________________________ Tree request for Prop
perty Address _____________________________________________
_ Zip __
_________ Prop
perty ownerr must initiall all and sign below ______ (initials) I am the property owner on record at this address.
______ (initials) I have fully read and undeerstand the teerms describeed in this “Pro
operty Owneer Request to Plant a Street Tree in Ph
hiladelphia” fo
orm. Note: Sttump removaal is the respo
onsibility of tthe property owner.
______ (initials) I agree to share in the ressponsibility to
o care for thee requested trree(s). Describ
be your tree ccare plan for first two yyears (see pagge 4) and incllude your treee care provider’s name an
nd contact info (if not you): ___________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ ______ (initials) By making th
his request th
hrough PHS, I affirm that I have not and
d will not makke a duplicatee request directly to
o Philadelphiaa Park and Reecreation.
______ (initials) If my site req
quires removal of concretee or paving m
materials in orrder to plant tthis tree, I givve permission
n his done. I understand that if I cancel th
he tree installlation after su
ubmitting thiss request form
m and the to have th
sidewalk h
has already b
been cut, I will be responsible for the co
ost of replacin
ng the pavem
ment. ______ (initials) I understand
d that each tree is specificaally recommeended for an iinspected spo
ot, and I agree to plant thee right tree in the right sspot (if you plant your own
n tree). All fiields below are required
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Prop
perty Owner N
Name ______
_________________________________________________________________________________ Phon
ne ____________________
__________ Email _______________________________________________________________ Mailiing Address if different fro
om property aaddress listed
d above: __________________________________________________ ___________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ Comments (speciees requested) _______________________________________________________________________________ I am willin
ng to help plaant my tree(s)) on my neigh
hborhood’s pllanting day.
Signaature of Prop
perty Owner _
______________________________ Daate ____________________________________________ Prop
perty Address ___________________________________________________________ Zip ___________ Totaal numberr of trees re
equested aat this add
dress ______ There aree overhead utility wires The site n
needs sidew
walk pavement removal ffor the tree pit This is a rreplacementt for tree(s) planted by TTree Tenders (tree mustt be 100% deead) There is aa tree stump
p/roots in th
he pit (ownerr is responsible for removaal) Supp
port Plant One Million and
d PHS Program
ms: A new tre
ee and sidewaalk removal ccosts $250. H
Help PHS Treee Tenders to ccontinue planting trees by donating to t
PHS Plantt One Million via check: PH
HS, 100 N. 20th
St., 5th Fl., P
Philadelphia, P
PA 19103 or o
online (www.plaantonemillion.org). You maay also make a direct contribution to yo
our local Treee Tenders gro
oup I want mo
ore informatio
on on Tree Teenders trainin
ng I want mo
ore informatio
on on PHS meembership Pleasse ensure the
e following re
equirements are met befo
ore applying: In the req
quested site, tthere is spacee for a minimum 3x3‐foot ttree pit size; larger where possible. The site d
does not have
e an existing tree that will require a permit to removve. *(If there is a large tree
e in place, a removal pe
you need to apply for ermit with PP
PR before app
plying for a n
new tree for tthe site)* The site iss not in front of new consttruction, or is not in the prrocess of consstruction to the exterior. The site iss not in front of steps, doo
orways, or alleeyways, or beetween handiicapped parkiing signs. The site iss not in front of homes thaat are posted for sale. The site iss 30 or more ffeet from sto
op signs, traffiic lights, and street cornerrs. The site iss 15 or more ffeet from ligh
ht poles, utilitty poles, and fire hydrantss. The site allows for 15‐3
30 feet from other trees (d
depending on
n mature size and form). The site iss at least 5 fee
et from driveeways, man‐hole covers, sttorm drains, aand main utility lines. The edge of the requessted tree pit ccould be at leeast 18 inchess from utility lines (or soil must be dug by hand). The edge of the requessted tree pit ccould be at leeast 36 inchess (3 feet) from
m steps, stoop
ps, or walls to
o allow 3 feett of unobsttructed sidew
walk. (This is m
mandated by tthe American
ns with Disabiilities Act.) Op
ptional: Map yyour Tree(s) Usiing the map, mark the locaation of you
ur property and label the n
nearest streets. Maark with an X the specific ssite of eacch street treee (between cu
urb and sid
dewalk) that yyou are reque
esting. No
ote: If your property does n
not match thee layout show
wn, you may m
modify the maap below or sketch your ow
wn on the bacck of this piecce of paper
PROPERTY OWNER REQUEST TO E
PLANT A STREET T
TREE IN PHILADELPHIA
Th
hank you for aapplying for aa street tree ffrom PHS Tree Tenders!
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Approved tre
ees will be pllanted on Nov 19, 2016
Tree Care Trainingg: Please consider attending a Tree Ten
nders class to
o learn more aabout caring ffor your new tree and help
ping ore informatio
on go to http:://phsonline.o
org/greening/tree‐tenderss
to plaant others in your community! For mo
For in
nformation regarding you
ur tree, contaact: T
Tree Tenders Group
U. C. Green, 4601 Spruce Street, Lower Level, Philadelphia, PA 19139
T
Tree Tenders Group leade
er
Winnie Harris
T
Tree Tenders Group leade
er phone
215.476.0124
T
Tree Tenders Group leade
er email [email protected]
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Tree Tenders Group website (if applicaable)
By siigning the R
Request to Plant a Streett Tree in Phiiladelphia, yyou, the property owner, agree that:
● An Urban
n Forestry Te
echnician fro
om the Philaadelphia Park and Recreation Department (PPR)) will inspectt your locaation and de
etermine whether it is an
n appropriatte site for a ttree(s) to bee planted.
● PPR will d
determine aan appropriate tree speccies for your location.
● You will w
water the tree (15‐20 gaallons per weeek, at a cosst of less thaan $1 per yeaar), from Maarch through
h Decembeer, for two yyears. Watch
h a video ● You will p
protect yourr tree from d
damage by ccars, lawn mowers, etc. W
Watch a videeo
● You will n
notify PPR or PHS if the tree appears to be sick o
or damaged. ● If the sitee requires it,, you give peermission for a tree pit tto be cut in yyour sidewalk or pavemeent. (If you cancel th
he tree instaallation afterr submittingg the requesst form and tthe paveme
ent has been
n cut, you will be re
esponsible ffor replacingg the pavem
ment at your expense.)
You understand
d that:
● Your request for a tree may be d
denied at anyy time durin
ng the processs due to site conditionss and PHS resources. (Not all sittes are apprropriate for ttree plantingg. Even an approved sitee may be denied later if found to be too close
e to undergrround utilitiees.) ● You are rresponsible ffor the remo
oval of any d
dead trees, p
plants, or stu
umps in the desired plan
nting sites.
● Trees on the sidewallk in front off your home are the join
nt responsibiility of the ho
omeowner aand the City of Philadelphia.
● Only Philadelphia Parks and Recrreation can aauthorize planting, prun
ning, or remo
oving of streeet trees.
● By signing your name
e and acceptting this treee, you agreee to hold PHSS harmless fo
or any relateed claims. Heelp support P
PHS’ tree plaanting progrrams by makking a donatiion to Plant One Million. www.plantonemillio
on.org
http://ww
ww.treevitalize.net/
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e keep thiis page fo
or your re
ecords‐‐‐‐‐‐
Caring for your newly planted tree
1
Water: Careful watering is crucial for your tree’s survival, particularly during the first two
years after planting.
• Water your tree when the soil is dry beneath the mulch. Apply approximately 15-20 gallons of water once a week from March until
the ground freezes, and as often as twice a week during hot and dry weather.
• Trickle water onto the soil surface using a hose, or allow water to seep from a bucket with small holes in the bottom. Watering
slowly and deeply is best.
2
Protect: Tree roots require water, air and nutrients for
survival. Compacted soil and cemented pits prevent
water, air and nutrients from reaching tree roots.
• Avoid compacting the soil: don’t pile trash, walk, or drive around the
tree’s roots.
• Never cement over the surface of your tree pit.
Bark protects the trunk and maintains tree health.
• Keep car doors, dogs, lawn mowers, string trimmers, and bicycles away
from the trunk to avoid bark wounds.
• If you lay brick or stone around the tree, keep the material at least 6” from
the trunk and check yearly to maintain this space (pavers placed too close
to the trunk can strangle the trunk as it gets wider. Never raise the soil
level around the tree, this will bury the root flare.
4
Remove stakes and straps: Straps left on your
tree for longer than a year may cut into the bark and
strangle the tree.
• Remove stakes and straps one year after planting.
5
Cultivate:
• Loosen the soil surface around your tree frequently to encourage water
and air to enter the soil; try doing it seasonally.
• If the soil surface around your tree becomes compacted, loosen the first
few inches of soil and break up any large clumps. Avoid damaging any
large woody roots.
6
Mulch: Mulch helps to conserve water, control weeds,
moderate soil temperature, prevent lawnmower
damage, prevent soil compaction, and nourish the tree.
• Maintain a 3” layer of mulch around your tree, making sure to keep it 3”
from the trunk. Recommended mulches include wood chips, composted
leaves, and pine needles.
• Always remember to weed and cultivate the soil before mulching.
3
Weed and Clean:
Weeds, grass and trash
can prevent water from
reaching your tree’s roots and
cause a decline in your tree’s
health.
• Weed and clean the area around your
tree periodically to prevent toxic
substance like dog urine, leaking
garbage, motor oil, detergent or
de-icing salt from entering the soil.
7
Don’t fertilize newly
planted trees:
• Fertilizers are not a plant food, and
when applied to newly planted trees, it
can add shock to the transplated trees.
8
Prune:
• On newly planted trees, prune
only dead, diseased, or damaged
branches.
9
Plant flowers:
• Plant annuals such as begonias and
marigolds around your tree in the
existing soil.
• As flowers wilt in the summer heat, they
will remind you to water your tree.
• Avoid perennials that will compete
with your tree.