Leaf it to us! Be a tree-mendous neighbor by getting your boulevard trees planted!
While the City requires owners to provide initial boulevard trees, we make the process completely effortless.
The Stress-Free Process:
- Permit Management: We coordinate directly with the City and North Dakota One Call 811.
- Expert Consultation: A City forestry pro will visit your property to recommend the perfect placement and species.
- Professional Planting: Our team installs your tree according to City standards.
Need More Than One Tree?
- Simply increase the tree quantity in your cart before checkout. Not sure how many trees you need? Purchase one tree to get started and we will reach out to you with the recommended quantity for your property.
Permit Request Timeline
Once a request for a planting permit is sent in for review, action will take place from the Forestry Department approximately one (1) week after submission, once the planting season begins (typically in May). A certified arborist will stake the planting location(s) and communicate with residents by leaving paperwork which includes a list of approved trees at the resident's door during the boulevard inspection.
Installation Timeline
Text us a photo of the paperwork left by the City. We typically install in-stock species within one week. If your choice requires a special order, we will reach out to coordinate a timeline with you.
Caring For A New Boulevard Tree
Property owners are responsible for the watering and maintenance of trees planted by 46 North. Below is helpful information to ensure your tree gets established and grows:
Trees Need Water: For the first year after planting, trees should be watered at least once per week. If a tree receives more than ½ inch of rain in a week watering can be skipped that week. It’s a good idea to use the watering bag provided, as they are a slow watering device that takes hours to empty and provides a steady source water for the tree. If you notice the soil is moist or saturated with water, skip watering the tree until the soil is dry. Watering should be done right up to the fall freeze.
Trees Need Protection: All newly planted trees should be protected from wind, snow and ice, rabbits, lawnmowers and weed whippers. Your tree was installed with a tree trunk guard. This guard helps protect the trunk until it is large enough to be removed. It’s a good idea to periodically check the stakes and straps helping the tree. They should be a little loose to ensure the tree can move a little in the wind (this helps strengthen the trunk). Keep mowers away.
Trees Need Work: All newly planted trees need regular maintenance and pruning to ensure good form and proper health. The mulch around the tree is critical for keeping the roots cool and can be removed once the tree is established. However, the mulch should be refreshed as needed while the tree is working to get established. Prune only dead and broken branches.
Year Two: Be sure to monitor the tree's health and vigor and check for rodent damage and any winter injury. During year two you can also begin pruning to train trees for correct form. When pruning, be sure to remove no more than ¼ of the foliage in one season. Refresh the mulch if needed and continue watering the tree.
Year Three: Continue watering the tree, monitoring the tree’s health and vigor and inspecting for any disease and insect problems. Stakes can be removed and fertilization can begin, if needed. Corrective pruning should also continue. The lower branches of the tree can be removed if they interfere with pedestrians or vehicles.
