City of Davis

Any tree planted, maintained, and/or assumed by the City of Davis within the public easement, which is a ten foot strip inside of the curb or the back edge of the sidewalk, running parallel to the street, and is a tree species which is listed on the current and/or past Master Street Tree List. All new replacements will be selected from the current approved list. The current Master Street Tree List supersedes any or all others upon annual review and approval by City Council action.

Tree Planting Policy

The seasonal planting of new street trees and replacements occurs in January and February (weather permitting). Through the year, the tree crew keeps lists of new homes and homes needing replacement trees. Once the trees are received, a street is "posted" - the crew leaves a stake, notice of the program, and a description of the type of tree to be planted. We ask each resident to place the stake where they would like the tree, avoiding utility lines, property lines, and keeping at least four feet from walks or the driveway. The tree crew returns within a week (weather permitting) to plant the tree. Please note the limitation on planting on corner lots, necessary to preserve visibility.

 

City Maintenance Program

All street trees are maintained by the Parks & General Services Department. This program includes the original planting, replacement if necessary, pruning, pest and fungus control, removals, storm damage repairs, staking, etc. Special requests can be made by calling the Department at (530) 757-5656.

 

How Residents May Help

Residents are asked to deep water all newly planted trees by mechanical water injectors or flooding of the basin. Normal lawn watering will not supply the amount of water needed for establishing a new tree. To protect the trunk and provide a water basin for the tree, we ask that you clear an area of approximately 18 inches around the base. Normally, new trees are not staked as a stronger trunk is usually developed if the tree is not staked. However, if the tree should start leaning or needs other attention, please call the Parks & General Services Department, and we will check the tree. A record of each tree is kept if you would like to know the type, planting date, or other information. For more information about caring for your new street tree, click here.

 

Tree Commission

The purpose of the Tree Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Urban Forestry Manger. The Commission is made up of five members and an alternate, all appointed by the City Council. Meeting information and agendas may be found on the Tree Commission webpage.