Tree Planting
Aumsville has a list of approved street trees. These trees are less likely to cause root damage and have a reasonable height.
As with all landscape work, call 811 for a utility locate at least 2 business days prior to starting work.
Parkway Norway Maple
- 40-50’ height
- 25’ width
- Columnar shape
- High root damage potential
- Drought tolerant
- Good shade tree for yard
Columnar Norway Maple
- 35’ height
- 15’ width
- Columnar shape
- 6’ minimum plant strip
- Moderate root damage potential
Pyramidal European Hornbeam
- 35’ height
- 25’ width
- Oval shape
- 4’ minimum plant strip
- Gold to red fall foliage
- Moderate watering needed
- Low root damage potential
Autumn Purple Ash
- 35’ height
- 25’ width
- Oval shape
- 4’ minimum plant strip
- Gold to red fall foliage
- Moderate watering needed
- Low root damage potential
Patmore Ash
- 45’ height
- 35’ width
- Oval shape
- 6’ minimum plant strip
- Moderate root issues
Raywood Ash
- 40'-50' height
- 20-30' width
- Rounded shape
- Purple-red fall color
- Drought tolerant
Chanticleer Pear
- 25-35' height
- 16-25' width
- Oval, upright shape
- Orange or gold-red to red purple fall color
- Blooms 1' white flowers in April and May
October Glory Maple
- 40-50' height
- 35' width
- Rounded shape
- Orange to red fall color
Red Sunset Maple
- 45-50' height
- 35-40' width
- Pyramidal to round shape
- Orange and red fall color
American or Eastern Redbud Tree Cercis Canadensis
- 15-30'
- Cordate shape
- Bloom color- Pink
- Bloom Time- March, April, May
Supporting Documents
Updated Street Trees List (718 KB) 