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Street Trees

An important part of increasing tree canopy in the urban forest

Whether you call it the tree lawn, grass strip, or media, the space between the sidewalk and the street can be a great place to plant trees in our neighborhoods. Residents have a few options for acquiring trees in their community, which are highlighted below.

TreeVitalize Pittsburgh

Residents throughout Allegheny County are encouraged to apply for trees on their street through TreeVitalize Pittsburgh. With a successful application, communities can receive between 10-100 trees for your location. TreeVitalize brings the trees, tools, and expertise to make your planting a success. Learn more about TreeVitalize and the application process.

TreeVitalize Pittsburgh is a partnership between Allegheny County Parks, the City of Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tree Pittsburgh, and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Since 2008, TreeVitalize Pittsburgh has planted over 38,000 trees on streets and in parks throughout Allegheny County.

PS – Becoming a Tree Tender can increase your chances of receiving street trees!

City of Pittsburgh

In the City of Pittsburgh, residents can receive a tree from the City of Pittsburgh by filling out a Tree Planting Request Form. Filling out this form puts you on a list of interested residents, who will be considered as the City plants street trees.

You can also plant your own street tree in the City, which requires a permit. After submitting your permit request, the City will contact you to perform a site assessment and make recommendations for species based on your location. More information, including permitting and planting instructions, can be found on the City of Pittsburgh website.

If you’re having trouble with any step of the City of Pittsburgh street tree process, please reach out to your City Councilmember.

Outside the City

Did you know that Allegheny County has 130 municipalities? That means there are 130 different processes for applying for trees! While we can’t offer you guidance for each individual city, borough, or township, we can provide some general information. We suggest reaching out to your municipality’s Shade Tree Commission, Director of Public Works, or your Council representative to learn more about the process in your community.

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