Care and Maintenance of Street Trees
The Town of Milton plants new street trees for the health and well-being of our environment. Large street trees provide cleaner air, cooler building temperatures and beautify our neighbourhood.
If you have recently received a new street tree or have planted a tree on your own property, please follow these simple steps to ensure the tree remains healthy for years to come:
Watering Trees
- During periods with little or no rain, and when no watering ban is in effect, water your tree twice a week; when the weather is cooler, such as in the spring or the fall, water less frequently.
- Be careful not to over water your tree as this may cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.
- When watering your tree, provide the equivalent of about 2.5 cm (one inch) of water. Set up a garden hose to trickle water at the base of your tree for about 30 minutes or use a watering can to apply approximately 25 - 30 litres (6 - 8 gallons) of water.
Soil and Mulch around your Tree
- Do not add soil around the trunk as this may cause decay of the trunk and possibly cause the tree to die.
- An organic mulch of shredded bark or wood chips is beneficial for your tree to retain soil moisture, moderate soil temperatures and reduce competition from grass and weeds. When mulching your tree, provide a layer of 5 – 10 cm (2 - 4 inches) of mulch over the root area.
Tree Stakes
Tree stakes are only required to support your tree for two full growing seasons. If tree stakes in you boulevard need to be removed, please contact the Town as noted below.
Trouble with your Street Tree?
Either your developer or the Town of Milton is responsible for your street tree, depending on the development stage of your subdivision. If you have a street tree concern or your street tree has died, please report this to the Community Services Department as noted below so we can track tree issues in your neighbourhood; we will then let you know if you should also be calling your developer.
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Phone: 905 878-7252 ext 2211
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