Trees

Recommended Trees

Visit the University of Minnesota Extension website to find a list of recommended trees for the Twin Cities and southeast Minnesota. The webpage includes links where you may select a certain tree species based on specific characteristics you are looking for in a new tree for your yard.

Prohibited trees in St. Anthony:
(1) All elms (Ulmas all species); 
(2) Ginkgo/Maiden Fair female (Ginkgo biloba); 
(3) All red or black oaks (Quercus red species); 
(4) Boxelder (Acer Negundo); 
(5) Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides); and/or 
(6) Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra italica). 

Tree Planting

Arbor Day Foundation Tree Planting Guide

Tree City USA

The City of St. Anthony participates in Tree City USA

St. Anthony Tree Inventory (2021)

An assessment of the vegetation structure, function, and value of the Saint Anthony trees was conducted during 2021. Data from 832 trees located throughout Saint Anthony Village were analyzed using the i-Tree Eco model developed by the U.S. Forest Service, Northern Research Station.  View the report here.

Public Works crew by tree
Tree Planting 2024

Apply for tree removal and replacement through Hennepin County Urban and Community Forestry Grant Funding  


This program prioritizes applications from property owners who live at their property and whose household income is under $94,650 (for households from 1 to 4 people). The application process is 100% online and available in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. Proof of income is required. 

LINK TO APPLY FOR TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

QUESTIONS? trees@hennepin.us

  • Help removing trees that are significantly diseased, infested, or otherwise hazardous
  • All Ash trees are eligible even without Emerald Ash Borer infestation
  • Multi-lingual online application
  • Tree replacement included in grant
  • Income-based program for homeowners

Hennepin County was recently awarded a $10 million Urban and Community Forestry grant from the U.S. Forest Service to remove diseased trees, plant trees, educate residents, and support businesses and workforce development. The project will improve resilience to climate change, pests, storms, and extreme heat events. Funding addresses a significant need as the Emerald Ash Borer has swept through the county and the financial burden of removing and replacing diseased trees