Can a city tree be removed because it’s messy?
Generally, no. All trees provide a benefit to the community but there can be a cost associated with the benefit. The cost may be leaf litter, fruit or pod droppings or root issues. In most cases, these are not sufficient reasons to remove a street tree. The city provides a leaf pickup program during the fall.

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1. How can I determine which trees are city trees?
2. Who is responsible for trimming city trees?
3. How do I report a city tree problem?
4. Who do I contact if I want my city tree evaluated or trimmed?
5. Does the city have a routine trimming schedule?
6. How do I request the planting of a new city tree?
7. Can I select the type of city tree to be planted?
8. Who is responsible for watering new city trees?
9. I have an issue with roots from the city tree. Who is responsible?
10. When can a city tree be removed?
11. I don’t like my city tree. Can it be replaced with another tree?
12. Can a city tree be removed because it’s messy?
13. Does the city treat city trees for insects?
14. My street tree is not on the approved street tree list, will the city still maintain it?