City Trees

We offer a low-cost way for residents and businesses to help build the city's tree canopy.
Aerial view of Lake of the Isles and trees. Image courtesy of Meet Minneapolis.

Help build our city's tree canopy

Trees help provide shade, lower energy bills and increase property values.
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Trees for green zone residents

Residents in Minneapolis green zones may qualify for a free tree.

Commercial Canopy Program

We plant low-cost trees on commercial property.

Condemned tree assistance

Eligible residents who receive a notice about a dead or sick tree can apply for help.

Tree Preservation Ordinance

The City of Minneapolis is creating a new rule to protect trees during construction, called a Tree Preservation Ordinance (TPO). Its main goals are to:

  • Stop trees from being removed during construction when possible
  • Replace trees that are lost
  • Keep trees healthy after construction

We want to hear from you. Tell us what matters most about trees in Minneapolis. Your ideas will help us make clear, fair rules that work for everyone.

Overview

A TPO is a local rule that helps protect trees during construction. It explains:

  • How to keep trees safe
  • When and how to replace trees
  • What happens if the rules are not followed

Goal of a Tree Preservation Ordinance

Minneapolis has many big, beautiful trees. But trees are lost due to:

  • Pests
  • Disease
  • Construction

This ordinance will help the city grow in a way that protects trees whenever possible.

Public Engagement and Participation

Trees give us shade in summer, help prevent flooding, and make neighborhoods better. We want your input, and no special knowledge is needed. Just share your experience and ideas. Your feedback will help us set priorities for the TPO.

Take the community survey

Take the professionals survey

Ask an arborist

If you have any tree related concerns or questions, reach out to us:

Make sure to include information and photos in your request.

If you'd like to request a site visit from an arborist, please include your:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Address

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation board is responsible for all trees on public property. This includes boulevard trees. Boulevard trees are located between the curb and sidewalk in front of your home. You can communicate boulevard tree concerns and questions through MPRB Forestry by calling 612-313-7710 or emailing forestry@minneapolisparks.org 

See more information about boulevard or park trees

Tree benefits

Adding trees to your property benefits you and the whole community. You can:

  • Shade and cool your house or apartment
  • Lower utility bills
  • Increase property value
  • Clean the air
  • Collect stormwater
  • Provide a habitat for wildlife
  • Improve your health and well-being

We've planted thousands of trees throughout the city since launching this program in 2006.

Two people planting a tree

Tree survey

We are taking inventory of all trees from past tree sales to see whether they have survived. Please let us know how your tree is doing if you have a tree from the City Trees program.
Take survey

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Contact us

City Trees

Health Department

Email City Trees

Address

Public Service Building
505 S Fourth Ave, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415