Historical September 1983 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Have you thought of purchasing trees for your tree lawn?
In case you don’t know, the “tree lawn” is the area between the sidewalk and the street. Trees can be purchased at $10 each from the St. Louis Department of Forestry, 535-0075.
The person contacted at that telephone number will take your name, address, and telephone number. Within a week or ten days, an inspector will inspect where you wish the tree(s) placed, mark the location, and discuss what tree(s) are available.
At present, for mid-October planting, choices may be made from: Bradford pear—highly recommended by those who work with trees as a hardy, “good street tree”—red, sugar and hard maples, and oaks.
A straight root is considered best; spreading root systems such as sycamore or plane tree or soft maple will rise and crack the sidewalk. Check with Forestry and the inspector about the type of root(s) and tree care. Adequate watering is needed in dry weather and also helps trees withstand freezing temperatures.
Original photograph caption
Original tree illustration accompanying “City Has Trees for Sale.” The Paper, September 1983, page 2. Artist not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, September 1983.
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Original source: SD_Times1983_09.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
