Specimen Tree List
Permission for removal of specimen trees can only be granted by permission of the Planning Commission.
For further information contact City Forester Mike Gies at (262) 512-1297
Because old growth trees provide benefits to all citizens the City has a Tree Preservation Ordinance. The benefits of old growth trees include reduction of storm water runoff, preservation of wildlife habitat, enhancement of air quality, and aesthetic benefits. Therefore citizens are prohibited from destruction of specimen trees. Specimen trees are trees of the following species whose diameter at breast height equals or exceeds these measurements:
| Tree Height | Tree Name / Latin Name |
|---|---|
| 20" | *Basswood / Tilia americana |
| 16" | *Hackberry / Celtis occidentalis |
| 12" | *Sugar Maple / Acer saccharum |
| 12" | *Black Walnut / Juglans nigra |
| 12" | *Tamarak / Larix laricina |
| 12" | *Kentucky Coffeetree / Gymnocladus dioicus |
| 12" | *American Beech / Fagus grandifolia |
| 12" | *All Oaks / Quercus species |
| 12" | *White Pine / Pinus strobes |
| 12" | *Black Cherry / Prunus serotina |
| 12" |
*White Cedar / Thuja occidentalis |
| 12" | *All Hickories / Caraya Species |
| 10" | *Red Maple / Acer Rubrum |
| 10" | *Alnus Species Alders |
| 8" | *E. Red Cedar / Juniperus Virginiana |
| 6" | *Amelanchiers / Amelanchier Species |
| 6" | *Musclewood / Carpinas Carolinana |
| 6" | *Ironwood / Ostrya Virginiana |
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Note: A lesser-sized tree can be considered a specimen if it is a rare or unusual species, of exceptional quality, or is of historical significance.
