Thank you for considering adding to Goshen’s urban forest by planting a tree(s) on your property! The cost of a tree is around $30; a donation of that amount will cover the cost of a tree. If you are not able to donate the full amount we will be doing other fundraising events to help cover the cost. Either way we want you to plant a tree. The spring 2024 request deadline is February 29, 2024 and the spring planting day is April 27, 2024.
How to Request a Tree
- Review the Trees Selection List below to decide which tree(s) you’d like to plant
- Fill out the request form here or by clicking the button. The request deadline is February 29, 2024.
- Consider making a donation. A donation of $30 will cover the cost of one tree, and is tax deductible. However, no one will be turned away if you are not able to donate. We can cover the cost through other fundraising and want to help you plant a tree!
- Review the Planting Location Considerations to plant the right tree in the right place on your property.
Trees Selection List:
Trees typically arrive in a 3 to 5 gallon pots and are 3 to 6 feet tall. Please review the list of trees below. Click on the tree name for more info on that tree species.
| Mature Height | Mature Spread | Growth Rate | Fall Color | |
| Large | ||||
| Red Oak | 50-85 | 45 | medium-fast | maroon-red |
| Bur Oak | 55-100 | 45 | medium | yellow to brown |
| Swamp White Oak | 45-100 | 45 | medium | orange-red to tan |
| Shingle Oak | 50-90 | 45 | medium | Brown |
| Chestnut Oak | 45-75 | 45 | slow | yellow to brown |
| Scarlet Oak | 45-85 | 45 | medium | red/orange |
| Kentucky Coffee Tree | 50-70 | 35 | medium | yellow |
| Hackberry | 60-80 | 60 | medium | yellow |
| Northern Pecan | 60-90 | 55 | slow-medium | yellow to brown |
| Tulip Poplar | 60-90 | 50 | fast | yellow |
| Sweet Gum | 50-80 | 45 | fast | orange/red/maroon |
| Black Cherry | 50-80 | 40 | fast | yellow to orange-red |
| Catalpa | 50-70 | 40 | Medium-fast | Yellow/tan |
| American Beech | 50-80 | 40-80 | Slow | Bronze |
| Sugarberry | 60-80 | 60-80 | Fast | Yellow |
| Black Locust | 40-100 | 45 | Medium-fast | Yellow |
| Medium | ||||
| River Birch | 40-65 | 35 | fast | Yellow |
| Northern White Cedar | 20-40 | 10-15 | slow | Amber Red |
| Serviceberry | 15-25 | 15 | medium | orange to red |
| Dogwood | 15-25 | 20 | slow-medium | red |
| Red Bud | 15-25 | 25 | medium-fast | yellow |
| American Plum | 10-20 | 15 | fast | yellow |
| Hazelnut | 15-30 | 20 | Medium | range yellow to purple |
Please reference the Planting Location Considerations information that follow the list.
- Planting Locations Considerations
- Distance from curbs, streets or sidewalks
- Small trees: 2 feet or more
- Medium trees: 3 feet or more
- Large trees: 4 feet or more
- Distance from street and alley corners
- All trees: 35 feet or more
- Distance from fire hydrants and utility poles
- All trees: 10 feet or more
- Distance from utilities
- Overhead: See diagram above (courtesy Northern Indiana Public Service Company).
- Underground: 5 feet or more
- Distance from buildings
- Small trees: 8 feet or more
- Medium trees: 15 feet or more
- Large trees: 20 feet or more
- Spacing between trees of similar size
- Small trees: 20 feet or more
- Medium trees: 30 feet or more
- Large trees: 40 feet or more
- Distance from curbs, streets or sidewalks
Helpful People Needed!
Trees For Goshen is looking for people who want to make a difference in our community. Help our community by:
- Financially supporting the vision
- Volunteering for project days
- Volunteering in one of Trees For Goshen’s task groups
Contact us at info@treesforgoshen.org to learn more!