About the Program

A City partnership with residential property owners to expand Manchester's tree canopy

Applications

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Submit the paper application to:
Department of Public Works.
475 Valley Street
Manchester, NH 03103 

or email to Greenstreets@manchesternh.gov 

Program Information

• ​The City will offset 50% of the cost - up to $800 total per property - to purchase from our contracted vendor and professionally plant trees in approved locations. 
• The City can plant between 25 and 30 trees per year.
• There is a limit of two trees per property over any 12 months. 
• The planting schedule is established as applications are approved and payment is received.
• Property owners are responsible for the ongoing maintenance and care of trees.
• Residential properties include multi-family and apartment complexes and not commercial or institutional properties.
• The program cannot be used to meet Site Plan or Subdivision requirements.
• You must be the property owner or have written permission from the property owner to participate.
• ​The City does not guarantee the life span of the tree(s) planted. The City will not provide a refund of payment or replacement of tree(s).

Email questions to greenstreets@manchesternh.gov 

Benefits of Green Streets

• Better mental health
• Cleaner air
• Greater biodiversity
• Improved water quality
• Lower summer temperatures
• Decreased cooling costs
• Reduced stormwater runoff

Planting Requirements

Tree(s) must be visible from the street.

• On the street-facing side of the property
• Within 10 feet from the back of the right-of-way
• In planting areas between the curb and sidewalk of at least 4 feet
• At least 30 feet away from an intersection/stop sign
• In tree wells no smaller than 4 feet by 6 feet
• At least 5-10 feet away from above-ground and underground utilities
• At least 5 feet from neighboring property
• In an unfenced area

Approved Tree Species and Purchase and Planting Costs

The diversity of our urban tree population is essential.

A variety of trees within a city creates a resilient urban forest with less potential for devastating effects from a pest or disease.

Our focus is to help you get the right species in the right places with the right care so that the trees survive and thrive.

• American Elm (Ulmus Americana) is $1100.00 per tree; the property owner pays $550.00 for the first tree and $1400.00 for two.
• ​American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is $1400.00 per tree; the property owner pays $700.00 for the first tree and $2000.00 for two.
• Assorted Crabapple Cultivars (Malus) is either $1100.00 or $1200.00 per tree based on selected variety; the property owner pays $550/$600 for the first tree and $1400.00/$1600.00 for two.
• Claim Jumper Katsura(Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is $600.00 per tree; the property owner pays $300 for the first tree and $600 for two.
• Corkscrew Willow(Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') is $600.00 per tree; the property owner pays $300 for the first tree and $600 for two.
• Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is $1100.00 per tree; the property owner pays $550.00 for the first tree and $1400.00 for two.
• Double Weeping Higan Cherry(Prunus subhirtella 'Yae-shidare-higan) is $600.00 per tree; the property owner pays $300 for the first tree and $600 for two.
• Greenvase Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) is $1400.00 per tree; the property owner pays $700.00 for the first tree and $2,000.00 for two.
• Heritage River Birch(Betula nigra) is $800.00 per tree; the property owner pays $400.00 for the first tree and $800.00 for two.
• Hophornbeam/Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana) is $1500.00 per tree; the property owner pays $750.00 for the first tree and $2200.00 for two.
• Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulate) is $1400.00 per tree; the property owner pays $700.00 for the first tree and $2000.00 for two.
• Krauter Vesuvius Purple Leaf Plum(Prunus cerasifera) is $800.00 per tree; the property owner pays $400.00 for the first tree and $800.00 for two.
• Merrill Magnolia(Magnolia × loebneri ) is $700.00 per tree; the property owner pays $350.00 for the first tree and $700.00 for two.
• Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is $1300.00 per tree; the property owner pays $650.00 for the first tree and $1800.00 for two.
• Northern White Cedar (Thuja occidental) is $900.00 per tree; the property owner pays $450.00 for the first tree and $1000.00 for two.
• Paper/Canoe Birch (Betula papyrifera) is $1100.00 per tree; the property owner pays $550.00 for the first tree and $1400.00 for two.
• ​Sargent's Cherry (Prunus sargentii) is $800.00-$1100.00 per tree based on size desired; the property owner pays $400.00-$550.00 for the first tree and $800.00-$1400.00 for two.
• Starburst Amur Maackia(Maackia amurensis) is $1400.00 per tree; the property owner pays $700.00 for the first tree and $2000.00 for two.
• Thornless Honey-Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis) is $1300.00 per tree; the property owner pays $650.00 for the first tree and $1800.00 for two.
• White Oak (Quercus alba) is $1200.00 per tree; the property owner pays $600.00 for the first tree and $1600.00 for two.
• White Spruce (Picea glauca) is $1300.00 per tree; the property owner pays $650.00 for the first tree and $1800.00 for two.

Click on this link for the brochure.

Click on this link for the tree care instructions.