Free Trees for STM Residents
The City of St. Matthews Public Works Department plants new trees in the right-of-way areas throughout the city yearly during the period of February through April. These city trees are native species which are best suited to our area and will require minimal effort to maintain. Public Works will offer city arborist approved choices of deciduous shade street trees for the property owner to select from. This year the species are; Yellowwood, Black Gum, and Frontier Elm. Once the tree is planted it becomes the abutting property owner’s responsibility. Never top a tree, as trees need a strong center leader or they will go into decline.
To request a free tree to be planted in front of your property, in the right-of-way area, use the Request a Tree form (Link to form: tree request form ) Requests will be filled upon availability. Have questions? Please contact St. Matthews Public Works at (502) 899-2517.
To learn more about the city’s free tree program click here.
