You may donate or purchase a memorial tree to be planted in designated areas approved by the cemetery office.
The following is a list of trees recommended for planting by the City Forestry Division. These trees are chosen for several reasons, including species diversity, adaptability to the local climate, maintenance concerns and the likelihood of success. The cost to purchase a tree is $400.00. All of these are based on availability at the local nurseries.
Recommended Tree Species For Planting
- Sugar Maple
- Ohio Buckeye
- Catalpa
- Hackberry
- Honeylocust
- Kentucky Coffee Tree
- Japanese Pagoda Tree
- Red Maple
- Swamp White Oak
- Red Oak
- Shingle Oak
- Bur Oak
- Linden
- American Elm
- Accolade Elm
- Shantung Maple
- Bigtooth Maple
- Hawthorn
- Golden Rain Tree
- White Fir
- Colorado Spruce
- Ponderosa Pine
- Bristlecone Pine
- Eastern Red Cedar
* Species not listed here may be considered with City Forester or cemetery staff approval.