Trees

Trees play a critical role in creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities. They clean our air, filter our water, and even slow storm surge and flooding in our community. Trees also provide shade, and lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade. This much-needed cooling can reduce temperatures by up to 10 degrees, which can help prevent heat-related deaths in urban areas.

Public Trees

A tree is in the right-of-way if it is in the grass strip between the sidewalk and street. If your street does not have sidewalks, you can call 704-843-2195x280 to help determine if the tree in question is in the right-of-way.

Waxhaw Public Services will inspect the tree in question and include the Union County Urban Forester, if needed.  You will receive a door hanger if you are not home, that will indicate what has been determined about the tree and who to contact for further help.  

If work is needed on the tree, it will be assigned to Waxhaw Public Works or an outside contractor hired by the Town.  Depending on the existing backlog and priority level at the time of the inspection, work may take several months to occur. You can call and request updates with the contact listed on the doorhanger.

Any other street tree issues can be reported to Waxhaw Public Services by calling 704-843-2195x280 or by download the Waxhaw Connect App - Start a Request - Street Trees

Residents can also call and request a tree be planted in front of their home. This can occur in the planting strip or in the right of way area if you do not have a sidewalk.  A Town inspector will determine on-site if a tree can be planted and what general type.  If it can, the address will be placed on a list to receive a tree in an upcoming planting season (January - March of each year). 

Tree Maintenance and Pruning

The Public Services Department performs routine pruning to ensure street trees remain healthy and safe for pedestrians. Tree pruning will occur during these dates:

• January-March 2024 - Zone 1
• January-March 2025 - Zone 2
• January-March 2026 - Zone 3
• January-March 2027 - Zone 4
• January-March 2028 - Zone 5

Tree Maintenance Zone Map

Tree Resources for Residents