Tree pruning is required to be performed to American National Standards called ANSI 300 Part 1: Tree, Shrub, and other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices. Improper tree pruning can lead to damage where rot and decay can enter the tree. A link to a brochure is below:

Tree Pruning Brochure

Tree Planting

Below is a link to information regarding tree planting.

Tree Planting Details
Planting and Establishing Trees
 

Free Tree Event

On Saturday, October 16th, 2021, the city will give away 450 trees at the Public Works Complex at 1200 Railroad Avenue from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, or until all the trees are gone.

Street Tree Planting Program

The City of Safety Harbor is continuing the Annual Street Tree Program. City residents can sign up to have a free shade tree planted in their front yards. All requests will be reviewed to ensure the selected tree is appropriate for the requested location and will not conflict with utilities.

Available trees include Southern Live Oak, Eastern Red Cedar, Bald Cypress, and Winged Elm. The trees will be planted by the city however applicants are responsible for watering the trees during the establishment period. A tree watering schedule will be provided to each applicant. 

The deadline to apply is February 15, 2022. Applications and waivers can be downloaded here:
 
Street Tree Planting Application

Tree Planting Waiver

A signed waiver form is required at time of application to allow staff and a planting contractor to determine a proper location and plant the trees. Available trees include Southern live oak, sand live oak, bald cypress, pignut hickory, and winged elm. Trees are available  in 15 and 30 gallon containers. Please select two tree choices since one may not be available. Residents who apply for the program are responsible for watering the trees.  All requests will be reviewed to confirm the tree can thrive in the requested location. 

If you have any questions about this program, please e-mail Ira Padgett at ipadgett@cityofsafetyharbor.com