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What is a Good Saint Paul Boulevard Tree? #879343

Asked July 29, 2024, 9:42 PM EDT

I live on the East Side and our Acer spicatum maple on the boulevard is dying. I want to replace it with something small, native and wildlife friendly. and that is allowed by the city of Saint Paul Hackberry, chokecherry, birch, red mulberry, another maple?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
Go to this page and then to the list of approved St. Paul boulevard trees. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/natural-resources/forestry/street-and-park-tree-master-plan

Additional information is here. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/natural-resources/forestry/boulevard-tree-planting

Take a look at the trees and pick.
If you are talking about planting on your side of the sidewalk, your options are larger because that is your property.

Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear. This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service. https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied July 30, 2024, 12:39 PM EDT

What about a recommendation as to the best pick for wildlife?

Thanks

The Question Asker Replied July 30, 2024, 2:19 PM EDT

Many birds love Serviceberry. https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/serviceberry
https://www.ecobeneficial.com/2014/03/plant-will-come-cedar-waxwings-serviceberries/#:~:text=Cedar%20Waxwings%20like%20to%20feast,%2C%20Grosbeaks%2C%20Thrushes%20and%20others.

Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear. This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service. https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied July 30, 2024, 2:55 PM EDT

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