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Request a boulevard tree in Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatoon reviews boulevard tree requests from May to October. The Willows is excluded. A suitable planting site is required.
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Saskatoon reviews boulevard tree requests from May to October. The Willows is excluded. A suitable planting site is required.
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Eligibility and planting space
A boulevard is public land beside private property. A request is assessed against nearby trees, boulevard width, intersections, signs and infrastructure. A tree is not guaranteed simply because there is an empty patch of grass.
Prepare a finished planting area at its final grade. Large rocks, landscape fabric, raised beds and artificial turf can make the location unsuitable. The city selects the tree species after inspection.
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Inspection, planting and care
Requests are inspected in the order received between May and October. If the location works, the city leaves a notice and a green stake showing the proposed spot. Planting normally finishes by the end of October if there is no underground-utility conflict. Limited tree availability can move a request into the next year.
The city waters newly planted trees for at least three years and handles pruning and long-term maintenance. Extra resident watering during drought is encouraged. Keep grass, herbicide and trimmers away from the trunk. Keep mulch back from the bark.
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How to start
- Step 1
Select your neighbourhood in the city tree request form.
- Step 2
Remove obstructions and leave the proposed planting area at finished grade.
- Step 3
Watch for an inspection notice and green stake; keep the marked spot clear.
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Questions and answers
Who can request a boulevard tree?
Residents can use the city request form to ask for a tree beside their property. The Willows neighbourhood is excluded.
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Can I choose any empty spot?
No. Staff assess width, nearby trees, utilities, intersections and signs before selecting a location.
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When are requests inspected?
Inspections take place from May to October, in the order requests arrive.
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How will I know the chosen location?
A green stake marks the proposed planting spot. A notice left at the property identifies the selected species.
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Will planting always happen that year?
Not always. Requests can carry into the following year if suitable tree stock is unavailable.
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What if there are underground utilities?
Conflicts can prevent planting. A suitable site and utility clearance are needed before the request joins the planting schedule.
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What if my site is rejected?
The city notifies you by email and suggests considering a tree on your private property.
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Who waters the new tree?
The city provides establishment watering for at least three years. Residents can add water during drought.
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Can I prune the boulevard tree?
The city handles pruning and long-term maintenance. Do not treat the public tree as a privately owned garden tree.
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Can I request a tree in a centre median?
Median requests have lower priority and are considered through broader planting work. Individual follow-up is not guaranteed.
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Official links
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