Community Development

City of Cortland Property Owners - FREE TREES!

The City's Tree Planting Program is open to all residential (owner occupied and income property) and commercial properties in the City. Trees are selected by the City that are considered suitable for street tree planting, are resistant to insects and disease, are a sufficient size, have pleasing coloration, etc.

A City-selected contractor performs the work. All plantings must occur in the City's right of way which is generally the area between the sidewalk and the curb. Preference is given to properties that have never received a tree through the City's program. Eligible property owners for 2008 will be selected by a City-wide lottery which will be held on or about May 15, 2008.

Trees selected for the 2008 Tree Planting Program include the Red Oak (larger tree) and the American Hornbeam (utility-friendly tree). The City reserves the right to determine which tree will be planted at which site, however, the property owner will be apprised of the tree selection and any concerns of the property owner will be addressed.

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The Red Oak has leaves that turn red in the fall. A good street tree, it tolerates pollution and compacted soil. Grows as much as two feet a year for 10 years. Grows to 60' to 75', with a 45' spread.   Thanks to the Arbor Day Foundation for the photo.

The American Hornbeam is a relatively small hardwood tree. The leaves are deciduous, with a serrated margin, and typically 3-5 inches in length. The flowers are wind-pollinated pendulous catkins, produced in spring. The male and female flowers are on separate catkins, but on the same tree. The fruit is a small nut. The asymmetry of the seedwing makes it spin as it falls, improving wind dispersal.   Thanks to Minnesota Power for the photos.

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