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1. Can I plant my own tree on the tree bank?

To plant a tree yourself, please complete and return the Tree Planting Permit Application. There is no fee for this permit.  We advise you to evaluate your planting site and choose your preferred species. The location and species selection will be reviewed for approval by the City of Elgin Forestry Division. Once we receive the completed application, City staff will contact you to discuss the project and help you plant the right tree in the right place. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 311 or 847-931-6001, or you may e-mail elgin311@cityofelgin.org. More information is available here.

Tree Planting Permit Application

2. What information do you have on the Emerald Ash Borer?

Please click on the link to learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer.

Emerald Ash Borer

3. Who is responsible for watering a newly planted tree?

All trees planted by the city will be fully mulched and watered at the time of installation. As the recipient of a new tree, you are encouraged to water and provide easy, basic care for the tree for several years after it is planted. If you can, water the tree weekly with about 10 to 15 gallons of water that is applied slowly with a hose or buckets. Watering can be skipped if more than 1 inch of rain falls during the week. (Follow this guideline for three years after the tree has been planted.)