Lehi Urban Forestry

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Trees are important and one of the most valuable assets to our environment. Without them we wouldn't be able to breathe. But there are endless other benefits that they provide us.

Urban Forestry is the care and management of tree populations and associated vegetation that make up the “forest” within a city for the purpose of improving the urban environment.

The urban environment is a harsh and challenging place for trees to thrive. Construction activity, pollution, poor soils, restricted root space, vandalism, and pests are conditions that trees, and their managers must overcome which is overseen by the Lehi Parks Department.



Lehi City's Urban Forestry web pages will guide and educate you from tree selection, planting, pruning, FAQ's and more. https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation/parks/urban-forestry/

Link for the Free Street Tree Permit before planting a new tree in any right of way. https://form.jotform.com/202724325695054


Urban Forestry is the care and management of tree populations and associated vegetation that make up the “forest” within a city for the purpose of improving the urban environment.

The urban environment is a harsh and challenging place for trees to thrive. Construction activity, pollution, poor soils, restricted root space, vandalism, and pests are conditions that trees, and their managers must overcome which is overseen by the Lehi Parks Department.



Lehi City's Urban Forestry web pages will guide and educate you from tree selection, planting, pruning, FAQ's and more. https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation/parks/urban-forestry/

Link for the Free Street Tree Permit before planting a new tree in any right of way. https://form.jotform.com/202724325695054


Ask the Urban Forester ?

Do you have a tree related question that needs answering? 

 Lehi City's Urban Forester is here as a resource to help you demystify those elusive tree concerns that you may have. From selection, planting, care, pruning and even a tree that is in declining health. We want to hear from you.  

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  • Share I have a Linden tree that has several competing trunks, because the main trunk died and was pruned down to the dead point. It seems like some of these competing trunks were water sprouts from that, and are relatively mature now. I'm wondering do I prune several of them, or do I let them grow as they are, now that they are mature. I know linden is a resilient tree, but also a soft wooded tree. The resiliency and soft wood makes me think I should prune several of these competing trunks, since it can handle it and I don't want any of these branches/trunks blowing down in a wind storm. However, the maturity makes me question that decision. Not sure what kind of pruning is best for the tree, I don't want to decrease the tree's life expectancy by pruning it. on Facebook Share I have a Linden tree that has several competing trunks, because the main trunk died and was pruned down to the dead point. It seems like some of these competing trunks were water sprouts from that, and are relatively mature now. I'm wondering do I prune several of them, or do I let them grow as they are, now that they are mature. I know linden is a resilient tree, but also a soft wooded tree. The resiliency and soft wood makes me think I should prune several of these competing trunks, since it can handle it and I don't want any of these branches/trunks blowing down in a wind storm. However, the maturity makes me question that decision. Not sure what kind of pruning is best for the tree, I don't want to decrease the tree's life expectancy by pruning it. on Twitter Share I have a Linden tree that has several competing trunks, because the main trunk died and was pruned down to the dead point. It seems like some of these competing trunks were water sprouts from that, and are relatively mature now. I'm wondering do I prune several of them, or do I let them grow as they are, now that they are mature. I know linden is a resilient tree, but also a soft wooded tree. The resiliency and soft wood makes me think I should prune several of these competing trunks, since it can handle it and I don't want any of these branches/trunks blowing down in a wind storm. However, the maturity makes me question that decision. Not sure what kind of pruning is best for the tree, I don't want to decrease the tree's life expectancy by pruning it. on Linkedin Email I have a Linden tree that has several competing trunks, because the main trunk died and was pruned down to the dead point. It seems like some of these competing trunks were water sprouts from that, and are relatively mature now. I'm wondering do I prune several of them, or do I let them grow as they are, now that they are mature. I know linden is a resilient tree, but also a soft wooded tree. The resiliency and soft wood makes me think I should prune several of these competing trunks, since it can handle it and I don't want any of these branches/trunks blowing down in a wind storm. However, the maturity makes me question that decision. Not sure what kind of pruning is best for the tree, I don't want to decrease the tree's life expectancy by pruning it. link

    I have a Linden tree that has several competing trunks, because the main trunk died and was pruned down to the dead point. It seems like some of these competing trunks were water sprouts from that, and are relatively mature now. I'm wondering do I prune several of them, or do I let them grow as they are, now that they are mature. I know linden is a resilient tree, but also a soft wooded tree. The resiliency and soft wood makes me think I should prune several of these competing trunks, since it can handle it and I don't want any of these branches/trunks blowing down in a wind storm. However, the maturity makes me question that decision. Not sure what kind of pruning is best for the tree, I don't want to decrease the tree's life expectancy by pruning it.

    Taylor B asked 19 days ago

    Taylor,

    While this isn't the most ideal way of letting a tree grow since most sprouts are poorly attached and may pose risk issues in the end, it's best to have us look at the tree and offer advice. You can reach out with an email first with some pictures of the tree. A few of the base/trunk with the attachments, the entire tree and surroundings. The email is jessmith@lehi-ut.gov. We can usually determine most problems this way and offer advice. If we feel like it needs to be looked at in person we can set up a time with you to come to your property. 

  • Share My park strip is under a powerline. How tall of a tree can I plant there and what are two or three kinds of trees that would be good to plant there? on Facebook Share My park strip is under a powerline. How tall of a tree can I plant there and what are two or three kinds of trees that would be good to plant there? on Twitter Share My park strip is under a powerline. How tall of a tree can I plant there and what are two or three kinds of trees that would be good to plant there? on Linkedin Email My park strip is under a powerline. How tall of a tree can I plant there and what are two or three kinds of trees that would be good to plant there? link

    My park strip is under a powerline. How tall of a tree can I plant there and what are two or three kinds of trees that would be good to plant there?

    Kathy McQuinn asked almost 5 years ago

    Lehi City does not allow trees in the park strip directly under powerlines any longer. The only time that a tree permit would be approved in this circumstance is if the powerlines are tall enough to allow a smaller growing tree where the mature canopy does not interfere with the lines. A tree that will stay less than 25' high would be approved as long as it is not on the unacceptable street tree list. Some of those species would be certain varieties of crabapples such as Spring Snow, Royal Raindrops or Showtime. A Thornless Hawthorn or a Japanese tree lilac are just a few other recommendations. 

    Remember that you need to submit a free permit before planting in the park strip by city ordinance. You can find that at https://www.lehi-ut.gov/recreation/parks/urban-forestry/. You also can find a tree selection guide for other recommendations and the unacceptable tree list for street trees. You can also reach out to us by calling the information center and asking to speak with the Urban Forester. 

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