Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree by March 21
Posted on 02/18/2025

Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree

Published February 18, 2025

Do you have a favorite tree in Piedmont’s parks and public spaces? Nominate it to become a City of Piedmont Heritage Tree!

To nominate a tree or group of trees, complete the online nomination form by Friday, March 21. You’ll be asked for:

  • A brief description of the tree and what makes it noteworthy
  • Address or general location
  • Photos of the tree, if available

The Park Commission will consider trees for the title based on aesthetic, educational, or historical qualities. Any tree in Piedmont’s parks or public spaces is eligible for consideration. Trees on private property will not be considered.

This year’s class of Heritage Trees will be announced at the April 2, 2025 Park Commission meeting and highlighted at the City’s annual Arbor Day celebration, which will take place on Thursday, April 24 at Community Hall. Nominators of selected trees will be recognized as part of the Arbor Day program and receive a limited-edition Piedmont Heritage Tree lapel pin.

Explore all of Piedmont’s Heritage Trees in interactive map

Trees selected for this year’s class will join 30 others that have received the designation since the program began in 2018. Last year’s winners were:

  • A group of Coast Live Oaks at the entrance to lower Piedmont Park, nominated by Robin and Dale Ketelle
  • 6 historic Eucalyptus along Bushy Dell Creek in Piedmont Park, nominated by Dick Carter and the Walking on Wednesday group in 2024 and previously by Jim Horner

An interactive map of all 30 Heritage Trees is available on the City’s website at piedmont.ca.gov/HeritageTrees.

The Heritage Tree program, which began in 2018, aims to raise awareness and appreciation for our diverse urban forest. Each year, the Park Commission selects up to 5 trees from a pool of community nominations to receive the Heritage Tree designation. Previously selected trees include the evergreen dogwoods that bloom each spring in front of City Hall, the grove of dawn redwoods surrounding the lawn area in Dracena Quarry Park, and the row of autumn blaze maples lining the 400 block of Wildwood Avenue.

With questions about the Heritage Tree program, contact Parks & Project Manager Nancy Kent at [email protected].