These documents will help you plan for and maintain street and yard trees in Philadelphia.
You can get a yard tree, a street tree, or learn more about Parks & Recreation’s TreePhilly program.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders guide to planting street trees PDF | Guide to required development plan review procedures for builders | November 15, 2017 | |
| City of Philadelphia heritage tree list PDF | List of heritage trees that may not be removed without special exception approval. Revised August 27, 2013. | August 27, 2013 | |
| City of Philadelphia invasive species list PDF | Information about replacement of invasive trees removed from development sites. | September 23, 2021 | |
| Getting your tree home safely PDF | A guide to getting your new yard tree home | November 21, 2017 | |
| Parks & Rec approved street tree list PDF | List of approved street trees, organized by size | November 15, 2017 | |
| Tree planting or maintenance request form PDF | Use this form to request a tree or tree maintenance. | June 17, 2021 | |
| Yard tree limited mobility application PDF | This form is for those with limited mobility only to apply for free delivery and planting service. | November 21, 2017 | |
| Yard tree planting and care PDF | A detailed guide on how to plant and care for your yard tree | November 21, 2017 | |
| SpeciesProfile_AmericanHornbeam_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Cherry_Sweet_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Dogwood_Pagoda_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Oak_White_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Nectarine_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Fig_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Hackberry_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| SpeciesProfile_Magnolia_Sweetbay_English PDF | September 19, 2018 | ||
| Yard Tree Profiles PDF | An illustrated guide that shows the look and size of yard trees available as part of the annual Tree Philly tree giveaway. | September 19, 2018 | |
| 2014 Green Streets Design Manual PDF | Design standards and guidance for developers building green stormwater infrastructure. | May 4, 2016 | |
| TreePhilly_GettingYourTreeHomeSafely PDF | November 21, 2017 | ||
| Choosing the right yard tree PDF | An illustrated guide that helps you choose the right yard tree for you | November 21, 2017 |