Planting New Trees in Elizabeth

ECA Program Offers Residents Unbeatable Value: Mature Trees, Professionally Planted in Your Yard for 30% - 40% Off!

Project Elizabeth is a neighborhood tree-planting initiative aimed at restoring the glorious tree canopy that much of Elizabeth has lost in recent years. For the second year in a row, the Elizabeth Community Association has agreed to subsidize tree planting for neighborhood residents.

In partnership with The Maplewood Company, http://themaplewoodcompany.com/default.aspx the ECA will provide a $100 discount towards the purchase and planting of a tree for your front yard. In addition to the three tree species offered last year: the Sugar Maple, the Bosque Elm and the Aeryn Trident Maple, we will also offer Willow Oaks this year. These maples and elms are great fast growers and ideal for narrow planting strips in front of homes. The willow oak is the majestic tree that is so prevalent in our neighborhood, but at 60, 70 or even 80 years old, many of these trees are reaching the end of their lifespan. Residents are encouraged to choose the tree they think will work best with their yard.

The Program is simple and easy:

  • Step 1: Choose your Tree: Sugar Maple, a Bosque Elm, Aeryn Trident Maple or Willow Oak.
  • Step 2: Return the order form (below) to the Gooding-Allen Residence at 2217 E. 5th Street. Make check payable to: The Maplewood Company. 50% is due now; the other 50% is due when the tree is planted in late November/early December.
  • Step 3: Professionals from Solow Design Group will help you stake an ideal spot for your trees. They will contact you by phone or email to arrange a site visit.
  • Step 4: Rest easy. The Maplewood Company will deliver and plant the trees. They will also build a collar/water ring around it, top it with pine straw, and leave a detailed care sheet. All you have to do is water and enjoy.

    What residents have said about their trees:

    "The purchase of our ECA tree was instant gratification, the tree has enhanced our house and yard and will continue to as it gets bigger every year. It was so easy!"

    "Trees are what make our neighborhood so special, I was happy to do it."

    "A great service that the neighborhood offers. Where else but in Elizabeth!"

    The deadline for this offer is November 7th. Also, if your lawn is already full, you can opt to donate trees to the rest of the neighborhood (an option a couple residents have already chosen).

    Don't miss this GREAT Opportunity. Trees make a great Holiday gift to a friend or loved one. Or you can donate a tree to be planted in the neighborhood.

    For any other questions, please contact: Trees4Elizabeth@gmail.com

    ** The subsidy will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Quantities limited.
    ** We may have to limit purchases to one tree per yard, depending on demand.

    Order Form Sample - TO PRINT ACTUAL ORDER FORM CLICK HERE
    PROJECT ELIZABETH ORDER FORM
    DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS DECEMBER 20th

    Name Address


    Email Phone
    ___(#) Legacy Sugar Maples x $275 = Subtotal $
    ___(#) Aeryn Trident Maples x $265 = Subtotal $
    ___(#) Bosque Elms x $265 = Subtotal $
    ___(#) Willow Oaks x $235 = Subtotal $
    Subsidy from ECA - $100 = Subtract $100.00 for each tree
    TOTAL: $

    Check No. ______ enclosed for $_______. The balance will be due upon planting.

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    Photos by Nancy Albert