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City of Niagara Falls Memorial Tree Program

The Niagara Falls Memorial Tree Program enables people to give new life to their memories by planting a tree.  The legacy established by the planting of a tree can be for any reason, including celebrating a special occasion, birthdays, anniversaries or a special thank you.  In honoring a person or event, not only do you pay thoughtful tribute to the memory of a friend, relative, or associate, but you will also provide a benefit to the community.

Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife, beauty for all those who pass, and mark a special memorial for a loved one.  A memorial plaque will be placed at the base of the tree.  Whether the reason is intimate or public, this visible reminder will provide shade and beauty for future generations to enjoy.

Memorial trees may be planed on most publicly owned property.   The following locations are suggested for the planting of memorial trees:

• Hyde Park (Seniors/Duck Island, Hyde Park Walking Path, Rose Garden)

• Griffon Park

• Riverview Trail

• LaSalle Waterfront Park

• neighborhood parks

• Main Street

• Pine Avenue

• Other locations may be acceptable (e.g. Hyde Park Golf Course)

Suitable Trees:  The following trees are known to grow well in Niagara Falls and are pest resistant.  Some trees may not be appropriate for desired locations.  Therefore, all proposed the City Forester must approve plantings.

		Green Ash A tree with long shiny leaves that turn yellow in autumn.  Reaches a height of 60 feet when mature.
		Hackberry A tree with a rounded crown of spreading or slightly drooping branches.  Leaves turn yellow in autumn.  Reaches a height of 50-90 feet when mature.
		Linden Tree Flowers have 5 pale yellow pedals in early summer.  Leaves are heart shaped.  Reaches a height of 70 feet when mature.
		Norway Maple Flowers during the spring and has greenish-yellow leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn. Reaches a height of 60-90 feet when mature.
		Red Maple/Crimson King (Both species of  Norway Maple) Red Maple Leaf is dull green turning red, orange, and yellow in autumn and flowers are reddish.  Crimson King Maple leaves are purple-red (maroon) for most of the season, turning reddish-orange in the fall.  Reaches a height of 60-90 feet when mature.
ORNAMENTALS
		Flowering Crabapple Red buds open to 2-inch, fragrant rose-pink flowers in the spring.  Has bright red, very small, decorative fruits.  Reaches a height of 25 feet when mature.
		Flowering Cherry Fragrant, white-pink flowers, glossy bark, and dark green leaves.  Tree has spreading and drooping branches.  Can reach a height of 40-50 feet when mature.
		Bradford Pear Well-known fruit tree with a broad crown of shiny green foliage.  White flowers appear in early spring.  Reaches a height of 40 feet when mature.

For more information about any of these trees, please try visiting the following Web Sites 
 

Cost:

The cost varies among each tree but runs between $275-$300 and includes the tree, planting costs, all supplies a certificate from The Mayor, and memorial plaque.  The cost may be higher or lower depending on the size of the tree requested and the amount of wording on the plaque.

Existing Memorial Trees:

There are currently Memorial Trees located is several locations throughout the City.  Locations include the front of City Hall, Hyde Park Walking Path, Hyde Park Rose Garden, and Hyde Park near Duck Island.  Please visit these trees to get a better sense of our program.

If you have any questions, or would like to make a purchase please contact Michael Jurkowski, Environmental Assistant at (716) 286-4462 or contact by e-mail at mjurkows@nfedz.org

Memorial Tree Program
Office of Environmental Services
745 Main Street – City Hall
Niagara Falls, New York 14302-0069

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