Did you know that the Town not only plants, but also maintains the trees that are located in the road right-of-way? During the winter months and into early spring you may see our crews, or a contracted tree service, out pruning your street tree. The purpose behind the type of pruning that is performed will depend on the size, age and species of the tree. We maintain an inventory of all public trees and prune them on a three to six year cycle depending on age. Generally speaking, our street tree population here in Greenville is still young and developing. By maintaining our tree population on a regular schedule we are giving these trees the best chance to provide the community with their many benefits for generations to come.
When it comes to planting, street trees are primarily planted during the spring season. Careful planning and consideration goes into picking both the type and number of trees that are planted along each street. Our staff visits every property scheduled to get a tree to assess and mark the tree’s location. The trees selected are sturdy shade trees of a species suited to withstand the conditions of an urban settings. Trees are planted with groups of like species for one to two block segments along a stretch of street with several different species being utilized in a neighborhood to achieve a diverse population.
Do you know what species your street tree is?
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