Tree Planting

A city Team Member will need to schedule a visit to conduct a site survey

If the parkway in front of your residence is between three (3) and five (5) feet wide between the sidewalk and curb, you can contact staff at the Park Maintenance Division to determine the appropriate tree for your street. A few sample trees are displayed in the following photos:

In accordance with the City of Gardena’s Ordinance No. 1675, it is the general policy of the City of Gardena to replace each City tree that was removed due to various circumstances. In addition, trees with severed or unsafe anchoring roots, or trees that cause actual or even potential damage to City infrastructure including streets, sidewalks, curbs, and utilities may be removed and replaced.

City of Gardena Tree Replacement Policy

However, under certain circumstances the replacement of City trees may not occur. Such circumstances may include conditions with spacing constraints. Parkways that are narrower than three feet in width will not allow for the adequate room needed for the proper growth. There are also parkway locations with more than one pre-existing City trees. Additionally, parkways with pre-existing utilities and public improvements such as street lights, power poles, electrical boxes, water meters, fire hydrants, etc. may prevent the replacement of City trees. The decision not to replace a removed City tree must be approved by the Public Works Director or his designee.

The replacement schedule is based on season. Fall is generally considered the ideal time of the year for the planting and establishment of most trees species. Most newly planted trees will adapt better to their new environment if they are planted during this typically cooler time of the year. These young trees will also take advantage of the winter rains and respond better with new growth during the springtime than trees planted during the summer months.