New trees planted near your property need your assistance to survive!
Residents and businesses are responsible for maintaining property to the street; see the DCMR rule 21-702. By submitting the agreement below, DDOT Trees will help by delivering a free slow-drip watering device. For 2 years after planting, you agree to:
Fill the device with 10 gallons of water once a week from spring bloom until winter freeze.
Mulch 2-4” deep if possible, keep mulch away from the trunk
Clean weeds and debris from the planting space
Report any service needs to 311.dc.gov or call 311
Submit your agreement:
Online:
Submit the Canopy Keeper Application by selecting the “submit” button found at the bottom of the form.
Mail:
Urban Forestry Administration
District Department of Transportation
55 M Street, SE, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20003
Where are new trees planted? View this season's planting map through a Mozilla web browser. You may enter an address in the upper right corner of the map page.
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