City of Parkston

CITY OF PARKSTON

TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

Packet Includes:

• Approved Species List
• Application For Reimbursement
• How To Plant Guidelines
• How To Properly Trim Trees

APPROVED SPECIES LIST

Tree Planting Application for Reimbursement

Date______

Name ______

Phone Number______

Mailing Address______

______

Planting Address______

Tree Species

Purchased______

Amount of Tree______

1.)No bare root. Potted or Balled & Bur lapped only.

2.)Locate all utilities by placing a call to SD One Call

(1-800-781-7474) prior to planting.

3.)Only designated trees from the City's approved list qualify for reimbursement.

4.)Purchase one tree and receive reimbursement up to $75 in Parkston City Bucks. City bucks come in increments of $5 so reimbursement will be rounded down to the nearest amount that can be reimbursed.

5.)One tree per address, per year will be honored. Only locations that have an assigned 911 physical address qualify.

6.)Complete attached form, attach a copy of purchase receipt, and return to the City Finance Office.

*Inspection of the tree will be verified by the City Park Committee.

By signing & submitting this form, I the undersigned, agree to plant the abovementioned tree at its specified location within the city limits of the Parkston, Hutchinson County, South Dakota. I also agree to water and care for the tree as frequently as needed.

______

(Applicant Signature)

HOW TO PLANT

If a tree is planted correctly, it will grow twice as fast and live at least twice as long as one that is incorrectly planted.

Planting Balled or Containerized Stock

Ideally, the tree planting site should be dug or roto-tilled one foot deep and approximately five times the diameter of the root ball. This prepared soil will encourage root growth beyond the root ball and result in a healthier tree.

Beware that sometimes soil is heaped up over the roots in the tree nursery. Make sure you scrape or dig away the soil at the top of the root ball until you encounter the root collar, where actual roots flare out from the base of the stem. Measure the height of the root ball from that point to the bottom, and dig the hole for the tree in the middle of your prepared area for that depth.

Digging the hole shallow and mounding soil up to the root collar will be better for the tree than digging it too deep and leaving a basin. The hole should have sloped sides and enough width to allow you to easily work around it.

In transplanting, be sure to keep soil around the roots. Always handle your tree by the ball, not by the trunk or branches. Don’t let the root ball completely dry out. Prevent root girdling by vertically cutting any roots that show tendencies to circle the root ball. Circling roots can eventually strangle your tree as it grows bigger.

After placing the tree, pack soil firmly but not tightly around the root ball. Water the soil and place a minimum of a three foot circle of mulch (organic is best) two to four inches deep around the tree. Leave an area approximately six inches around the base of the tree free of mulch to provide aeration and prevent rodents from taking up residence where they may chew on tender new bark.

WHERE TO PLANT

Trees growing too close to power lines can cause service outages or dangerous situations for you and your neighbors. Before you grow, get the facts.

• Ask your gardener or nursery associate if your tree is safe to plant around power lines.

• Know the height your tree will reach at maturity:

-If the mature height is less than 20 feet, the tree will fit under power lines and is unlikely to need trimming to protect public safety and service.

-If the mature height is 30 to 40 feet, plant your tree 15 to 20 feet from the outside line of a power pole.

-If the mature height is greater than 40 feet, plant your tree at least 35 feet from your home and remain clear of power lines.

• Call 811 at least two days before you dig to have all utilities located.

AND HOW TO TRIM

Trimming your tree is your responsibility. But your safety comes first.

So call NorthWestern Energy at (800) 245-6977 and we’ll make sure it’s safe to proceed.

Our tree trimming guidelines are designed to reflect the recommendations of the National Arborist Association and ANSI Standard A300 to keep your tree as healthy, safe, and attractive ass possible.

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~Information compliments of NorthWestern Energy

For Office Use Only:

Date Received ______

Date Reimbursed ______Amount Reimbursed ______