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Commemorative Trees
NOTICE AS OF 08/16/2023: Due to the current water conservation restrictions, we regret to inform the public that our commemorative tree program will be inactivated until further notice.
Information
The City of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department offers you a special way to honor a loved one by placing a commemorative tree in the city parks system. This program offers a positive way to honor a loved one and enhance the beauty of your community.
Trees are planted in the fall or spring depending on the proper planting time for the variety of the tree selected. The trees will be a minimum of 3-inch caliper (diameter) to ensure a good chance of survival.
Fee
The donor pays for the tree, so the cost depends on the tree's variety and size. If a tree dies, the Parks and Recreation Department will replace the tree for no additional cost, however, the variety may be different depending on the circumstances by which the original tree did not survive.
Forms
For more information on this program, please contact Rosa Ledesma.
Approved Trees for Planting
VARIETY |
MATURE HEIGHT |
SHAPE |
GROWTH RATE |
LIFE SPAN (YRS.) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anacua | +50' |
Rounded |
Slow |
+40 |
Arizona Cypress |
+40' |
Pyramidal |
Moderate |
+30 |
Bald Cypress* | +60' |
Erect/Pyramidal |
Moderate |
+50 |
Bur Oak | +40' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+50 |
Cedar Elm | +40' |
Erect/Pyramidal |
Moderate/Fast |
+40 |
Chinquapin Oak | +40' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+50 |
Lacy Oak | 25' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+50 |
Live Oak | 25' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+50 |
Monterey Oak | 25' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+50 |
Montezuma Cypress |
+60' |
Erect/Pyramidal |
Moderate |
+50 |
Pecan* | +40' |
Erect/Pyramidal |
Fast |
+40 |
Texas Mountain Laurel | 25' |
Rounded |
Slow |
25-50 |
Texas Red Oak |
+40' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+50 |
Uvalde Big Tooth Maple |
+25' |
Rounded |
Moderate |
+40 |