The City of Mentor, with the help of the Mentor Tree Commission, manages a Street Tree program to promote the beautification of our streetscapes as well as help manage stormwater runoff. Each year, trees are available free-of-charge to Mentor residents on a first-come / first-served basis and are installed by city personnel in the public right-of-way. Once the tree is installed, care and maintenance of the new tree is the responsibility of the property owner.
Trees are planted in the Spring and the Fall. A tree of appropriate size for the homeowner’s tree lawn is planted during the next planting session after the application is received. Please note that if you have a dead tree or stump on your tree lawn, it must be removed by the homeowner before a new tree will be planted. Removal of any street tree requires a permit.
The benefits trees bring to urban environments are endless and include cooler temperatures, cleaner air, higher property values and healthier residents.
To download a copy of the City of Mentor Street Tree Order form or Tree Removal Permit Application visit the “Street Tree Program” page. If you have any questions regarding the Mentor Street Tree Program or other tree related programs, please contact the Public Works Department at (440) 974-5781 or pubworks@cityofmentor.com.