Streetscape
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Frequently Asked Questions with Answers!
Q: Who can get a tree?
A: Community groups in unincorporated Orange County.
Q: What kind of trees do you offer?
A: There are eight street and shade trees used in the Streetscape program. Click on this link to see the trees currently used.
Q: Can I select the tree that goes in front of my home?
A: Streetscape staff will select the trees based upon soils, the master plan, theme and availability.
Q: Where will the tree be located?
A: In the row area, which is the space between the walk and the curb.
Q: I want to only landscape the community retention ponds. Can I do that?
A: No. The Roads and Drainage Division do not allow trees in the retention ponds because of the difficulty in maintaining them and the grass.
Q: How many trees can I reserve?
A: We average 1 tree for each lot unless it's a corner lot which may get 3 or 4 trees.
Q: Will the county plant and maintain the tree(s) for me?
A: No. Each homeowner adopts the tree and will plant and maintain it.
Q: But I don't know how to plant trees!
A: Streetscape is both a beautification and an educational program under the Orange County Cooperative Extension. We will train the community prior to planting.
Q: What if only a few people in my community want a tree?
A: We request that 75% of the community who don't have trees participate. If only 50 homes out of a possible 100 homes adopt a tree, we will wait until we get 75 homes participating.
Q: I work on Saturdays, the day you plant the trees. Can I still get one?
A: Yes, but only if you adopt the tree and agree to take care of it until it becomes established.
For Further Information Contact:
Streetscape Coordinator
Email: Streetscape