Brooklyn Park's tree sale is back in season. To enhance the canopy and stand against the concrete sprawl, the city has teamed up with Tree Trust to offer residents an affordable way to plant their roots. Bare root trees are being sold to locals who want to bring more greenery to their yards, and with prices pegged at just $40 a pop, these saplings are a steal. However, they're limited to three per Brooklyn Park address, so choose wisely.
The city's official bulletin suggests the average caliper size of these trees ranges between 1 and 1.5 inches with the trees standing tall at roughly 8 to 10 feet. Although these green infants may seem like towering giants, they aren't quite bulky enough for the landscaping code posted for new constructions, which requires a heftier 2 inches in caliper. So, these leafy bargains are best suited to established yards rather than those freshly sodded lawns of recent abodes.
The logistics are pretty straightforward. Residents looking to snag their tree babies should mark their calendars for pickup on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to noon. It's a bit of a green race against time, as the official advisory recommends planting the trees the same day they're picked up to ensure the best growth.
