Parkway Tree Planting 

The Forestry Division works to maintain Evanston's tree canopy, including planting trees on the parkway. These trees are free to residents and have been chosen to ensure a higher success rate, an emphasis on habitat, and species diversity. Species selection is also based on the site: the size of the parkway, overhead wires, underground utilities, line-of-sight, etc. We encourage selecting trees that are native to the area, which is defined in the selection process...

If You Have Received a Replant Letter - Fall 2025

If you have received a replant letter from Forestry, please note that the submission period has been extended to November 8th, 2025.

If You Have Not Received a Replant Letter

Community members who would like a tree planted on the parkway adjacent to their homes but have not received a replant letter should contact Forestry through 311. For online requests, use the "Forestry- Ask A Question / Send A Message" option.

What about Neonicotinoids?

The City does not apply neonicotinoids and makes every effort to purchase trees and plants that have not been treated with these products. Some tree nurseries may use neonicotinoids during the growing process because they are powerful agents against common borers and other tree pests. Staff contacts nurseries during the ordering process to ask if trees have been treated and to request untreated trees. In recent years, the City has ordered trees from Goodmark, Wilson, and Doty nurseries.

For questions about parkway tree plantings, or other general Forestry inquiries, please contact 311. For online requests, use the "Forestry- Ask A Question / Send A Message" option.