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February 18th, 2009 by Kathy Torline
Categories: For Buyers, For Sellers, Parks, Relocation Information
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east-end-edition Did you know that if you’ve recently purchased a home that’s ten years or newer in Colorado Springs, you can get a free tree from the city?

For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com

The City of Colorado Springs has a New Home Tree Certificate Program is a wonderful program where you can get a $100.00 tree certificate.

Here’s some of the facts about the Tree Certificate Program

The certificate can only be used at a participating nurseries.

Tree selection must be one that is “suitable” as a street tree. Some of the suitable trees are Black Ash, Blue Ash, HedgeMaple, and Chestnut oak. There is also info on the web site that includes ornamental and maintenance characteristics of each type of tree as well as a comprehensive list of drought resistant trees to plant in the area.

The tree must be planted along the street frontage (i.e. parkway/right-of-way area).

You can apply in the spring of 2009 by completing the following steps on the web site.

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