Hazel Park, MI
A ReLeaf Michigan Municipal Member
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As a resident of Hazel Park, you have special access to additional resident resources from ReLeaf Michigan!
On this page you'll find helpful information to answer common questions about tree care, including how to make sure your trees stay healthy, the best times of year for pruning, and much more, including the incredible benefits that trees provide. Don't see the answer in the FAQ below? Contact us directly and we'll get back to you. |
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Tree Guidelines and Ordinances for Hazel Park
To view guidelines about which trees to plant in the Hazel Park City Zoning Ordinance, see page 40 on this document.
City Tree Maintenance Program
Learn about Hazel Park's tree maintenance program by clicking here.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Hazel Park's Parks and Rec department has a detailed master plan for the community. Read it here.
To view guidelines about which trees to plant in the Hazel Park City Zoning Ordinance, see page 40 on this document.
City Tree Maintenance Program
Learn about Hazel Park's tree maintenance program by clicking here.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Hazel Park's Parks and Rec department has a detailed master plan for the community. Read it here.
FAQ for Hazel Park Residents:
I'm planting a tree. what do i need to know?
A Pocket Guide to Planting Trees
Download ReLeaf Michigan's guide for tips and advice on when and how to plant trees. By following these tips, you can make sure your trees have the best chance of adapting to their new ground and staying healthy.
"Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape"
What are good and bad trees, and why you should choose one over another? This class explains micro-climate environmental conditions and discusses oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees. Learn how to recognize it and what you can do to help prevent it. Led by Gary Eichen, the Plant Health Care and Lawn Manager at SavATree in Troy and a Certified Arborist with over 30 years of experience in Plant Health Care and Lawn Care.
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"Michigan Natives in the Landscapes"
Many people are surprised to learn how many plants (trees, shrubs, flowers) already in our gardens and yards are native to Michigan, and how many more there are that can add beauty and other endearing qualities. Discussion will include what makes a tree 'native' and when they are best used or when a nonnative would better suit the goal. Garden writer and instructor Janet Macunovich and horticultural photographer Steven Nikkila will give you tips for making the most of native plants' best qualities: lower maintenance, less disease and pest problems and more wildlife.
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Download ReLeaf Michigan's guide for tips and advice on when and how to plant trees. By following these tips, you can make sure your trees have the best chance of adapting to their new ground and staying healthy.
"Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape"
What are good and bad trees, and why you should choose one over another? This class explains micro-climate environmental conditions and discusses oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees. Learn how to recognize it and what you can do to help prevent it. Led by Gary Eichen, the Plant Health Care and Lawn Manager at SavATree in Troy and a Certified Arborist with over 30 years of experience in Plant Health Care and Lawn Care.
[Video Recording] [Slides]
"Michigan Natives in the Landscapes"
Many people are surprised to learn how many plants (trees, shrubs, flowers) already in our gardens and yards are native to Michigan, and how many more there are that can add beauty and other endearing qualities. Discussion will include what makes a tree 'native' and when they are best used or when a nonnative would better suit the goal. Garden writer and instructor Janet Macunovich and horticultural photographer Steven Nikkila will give you tips for making the most of native plants' best qualities: lower maintenance, less disease and pest problems and more wildlife.
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i'm planting a seedling. what do i need to know?
"How to Plant a Seedling" YouTube video
ReLeaf Michigan staff takes you step by step through planting a seedling. Learn from watching our team at work!
How to Plant an Oak Seedling (PDF)
ReLeaf Michigan's how-to guide for planting an oak seedling with the best chance of it remaining healthy into adulthood. While this was created for planting oak seedlings, most of the steps can be applied to a variety of tree types.
ReLeaf Michigan staff takes you step by step through planting a seedling. Learn from watching our team at work!
How to Plant an Oak Seedling (PDF)
ReLeaf Michigan's how-to guide for planting an oak seedling with the best chance of it remaining healthy into adulthood. While this was created for planting oak seedlings, most of the steps can be applied to a variety of tree types.
HOW SHOULD I CARE FOR MY TREES?
"Tree Risk: It's Real and Requires Assessment"
Are your trees at risk? As essential as trees are to our well being, they can also injure people and property. Proper maintenance and inspection and critical. Find out how to assess the health of your trees. Led by Kay Sicheneder, consulting arborist.
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Tree Owner's Manual for the Midwest
From selecting trees to planting and caring for them, this is a great guide for any property owner. Created by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
Are your trees at risk? As essential as trees are to our well being, they can also injure people and property. Proper maintenance and inspection and critical. Find out how to assess the health of your trees. Led by Kay Sicheneder, consulting arborist.
[Video Recording]
Tree Owner's Manual for the Midwest
From selecting trees to planting and caring for them, this is a great guide for any property owner. Created by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
WHAT'S UP MY WITH TREE?
Concerned about the health of your tree? This recorded webinar, led by Kay Sicheneder, chief consulting arborist and plant health care manager for Owen Tree Service, discusses the most imminent threats facing trees in Michigan. Learn how to identify the problem and what to do to ensure the long-term health and vitality of Michigan's trees.
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WHAT IS OAK WILT AND HOW DO I PREVENT MY OAK TREE FROM GETTING IT?
Oak wilt is a serious concern in Michigan. To protect your trees, it is important that you do NOT trim your oak tree during warmer months when insects are present (April to October). Learn more about how to protect your oak trees below.
- Oak Wilt - Overview
- Oak Wilt - Identify, Prevent & Control - USDA
- Oak Wilt - Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Oak Wilt and Two Lined Chestnut Borer - How to differentiate
WHAT OThER INVASIVE SPECIES OR TREE ISSUES SHOULD I BE AWARE OF?
- Asian Longhorned Beetle - MSU Extension Bulletin E-2944
- Asian Longhorned Beetle - USDA APHIS
- Beech Bark Disease MSU E-2746
- Imazapyr Herbicide Epidemic
- Oak Diseases - Penn State
- Pear Trellis Rust - UCONN Fact Sheet
- Spotted Lanternfly - USDA
- Spruce Decline in Michigan
- Two Lined Chestnut Borer - UW Fact Sheet
HOW DO TREES AFFECT OUR HEALTH?
Trees provide a natural dose of preventative medicine in ways that might surprise you. Watch this recorded webinar led by ReLeaf Michigan's executive director, Melinda Jones, to learn the latest research on how trees impact our health in measurable ways. This presentation was sponsored by Priority Health, whose wellness director, Tom Spring, joins Melinda.
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how are communities incorporating trees into their plans?
"Planning for Community Trees: Canopy Assessments, Management Plans, Ordinances and Master Plans."
Many Michigan communities have adopted canopy goals, tree planting objectives or expressed a desire to expand urban and community forests. In this recorded webinar, learn what tools you need to develop local strategies that best meet community objectives. Led by Lee Mueller, market manager with Davey Resource Group.
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Many Michigan communities have adopted canopy goals, tree planting objectives or expressed a desire to expand urban and community forests. In this recorded webinar, learn what tools you need to develop local strategies that best meet community objectives. Led by Lee Mueller, market manager with Davey Resource Group.
[Video Recording]
should i add mulch around my trees? how much?
When applied correctly, mulching becomes a maintenance practice that can limit needless stress to a tree or shrub. Stressed trees or shrubs are vulnerable to infection or attack. Mulch can serve as a defensive layer that regulates moisture and temperature. Mulch can also help protect your roots in areas of heavy traffic or mowing, keeping your valuable trees and shrubs healthy.
As a rule of thumb, a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch that extends 4 to 6 feet from the base of the tree should be applied above the existing soil. Be sure to leave a one-inch gap between the base of the tree and the mulch so that the completed application resembles a doughnut.
As a rule of thumb, a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch that extends 4 to 6 feet from the base of the tree should be applied above the existing soil. Be sure to leave a one-inch gap between the base of the tree and the mulch so that the completed application resembles a doughnut.
IS PRUNING MY TREES IMPORTANT? HOW OFTEN AND WHEN SHOULD I DO IT?
Tree pruning is extremely important to help a tree develop proper branch structure so that it is less likely to suffer damage or a failure in the future. Proper pruning can also help manage potential insect or disease issues.
Pruning every three to five years is a good rule of thumb, but it could be less, depending on the tree. Storm events may also cause damage that needs to be addressed immediately.
The best time to prune depends on what the pruning is to accomplish. Properly completed maintenance pruning, which comprises approximately 80% to 90% of the pruning necessary, can be completed at anytime of the year, although for oak trees you should wait until the colder months to protect against oak wilt (see above). For other species, it’s not so important when it’s completed, but it's critical that it be properly done. Poor pruning techniques, e.g. topping and over thinning, should never be completed regardless of the time of the year.
Pruning every three to five years is a good rule of thumb, but it could be less, depending on the tree. Storm events may also cause damage that needs to be addressed immediately.
The best time to prune depends on what the pruning is to accomplish. Properly completed maintenance pruning, which comprises approximately 80% to 90% of the pruning necessary, can be completed at anytime of the year, although for oak trees you should wait until the colder months to protect against oak wilt (see above). For other species, it’s not so important when it’s completed, but it's critical that it be properly done. Poor pruning techniques, e.g. topping and over thinning, should never be completed regardless of the time of the year.
what are the specific tree ordinances for hazel park?
is it okay to top a tree?
No. Simply put, topping a tree damages its defense system while destroying its aesthetic beauty and changing its structure forever. In fact, topped trees are actually deemed unsafe and become increasingly hazardous over time. This is because a topped tree has to rely on using stored energy because the top of its canopy is gone. This depletes its stored energy and results in weak branches and attachments. Even more, a topped tree is more prone to disease and insect infestations because its normal state has been disrupted.
how can i tell if my tree is sick?
Symptoms of a sick tree can include wilted, scorched, chewed, blackened, and discolored leaves resulting from disease or chewing and sucking insects. Close inspection of stems, twigs, and the trunk of a tree is equally important. Fungi or mushrooms located near the base of a tree is another indication of a sick or dying tree. Any abnormality that you spot can reveal clues that can be used to diagnose a sick tree. Armed with this information, it’s important to consult with a certified arborist for a careful examination to make a proper diagnosis of the problem.
what are the specific tree ordinances for hazel park?
To view guidelines about which trees to plant in the Hazel Park City Zoning Ordinance, see page 40 on this document.
Map of Recent Tree Plantings in Hazel Park
ReLeaf Michigan has partnered with the City of Hazel Park on several tree plantings in recent years. See below for the specific locations of these plantings, and visit the parks to see how quickly the trees are growing.
November 2020: 13 trees planted in Karam Park.
See the map below for the specific tree species and locations.
November 2020: 13 trees planted in Karam Park.
See the map below for the specific tree species and locations.
October 2019: 8 Trees planted in Kennedy Park
October 2019: 7 Trees planted around Felker Field
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About ReLeaf Michigan
ReLeaf Michigan is the only statewide tree planting and education non-profit in Michigan. Since 1988, we have worked with more than 400 Michigan communities to plant over 35,000 trees. Learn more about what we do and how you can help.
ReLeaf Michigan is the only statewide tree planting and education non-profit in Michigan. Since 1988, we have worked with more than 400 Michigan communities to plant over 35,000 trees. Learn more about what we do and how you can help.