Did you know? If you are a property owner in the City of Armadale you can request to have a tree planted on your verge for FREE!
Be a participant in the City's tree planting efforts! Through the City's free street tree program, residents can request a street tree. This program allows residents and the City to work together in increasing the City of Armadale's tree canopy cover, creating a more liveable and sustainable community for all. All you need to do is submit an expression of interest and agree to water the tree over its life. City officers will evaluate the verge area and determine an appropriate species selection.
All you need to do is submit a completed Street Tree Request form to the City.
CLOSE OFF DATE is 31 October every year to ensure we can order the trees required. (Note: any applications received after this time will be considered for the following year's planting season)
Any new requests after this date will be considered for planting as part of the following year's Tree Planting Program
You will need to commit to watering the tree until it is established, approximately 3 years
This only applies to requests for new street trees, not requests to replace trees that have already been removed.
Applying to participate in the Resident Tree Planting Program is easy! Simply visit our Engage Armadale - Street Tree Request Program
All programmed street tree planting is scheduled between autumn and spring, when the opportunity for successful plant establishment occurs
Soil is improved at planting and a fertiliser is applied
Each new tree will have two wooden stakes on either side for support and a tree guard around the perimeter of the tree bed
Please note that the Parks team does not plant on private property
Please be aware that, as tree plantings may be delayed by weather or other unforeseen events, we're unable to provide an exact planting date. The council will plant, stake, fertilise, and provide the initial watering.
Street trees not only beautify the streetscape and help create vibrant communities, but they also have functional benefits such as:
Enhanced property values
Reduced ambient air temperature
Cleans the air by absorbing polluting gases
Reduces cooling energy consumption costs
Saves water through reduced evaporation
Creates habitat for wildlife
If the reason for this application is to request a replacement tree for one that has been recently removed from your verge, please refer to parksemail@armadale.wa.gov.au