Tree Initiative – Fall 2024

Dear Neighbors,

It is turning cool which means it is time to plant trees again. Or at least order trees again. The Myers Park® Homeowners Association (MPHA) is pleased to offer our private property tree planting program once again to MPHA members. This year we have added the option of choosing any tree as long as we can source it and it is native to NC. We will continue to offer Willow, White and Red Oaks popular with many neighbors. We are pleased that the cost will remain the same, $460, installed. The $460 is also the cost to MPHA. We have negotiated wholesale pricing with the nursery and installer and believe $460 is very competitive and likely lower than most homeowners could obtain for prime grade B&B trees, installed. We have worked with the same nursery and installer for years and they have been excellent partners.

Please click on the button below for the tree order form. If you would like to order a different species than oak please identify the exact tree. For example, specify Southern Magnolia or Claudia Wannamaker Magnolia, not just Magnolia. Also, some trees (like magnolias) are more expensive and we may have to substitute a 15 gallon or 25 gallon variety in order to maintain the $460 cost. We will let you know if that is the case or if we cannot source the tree.

The trees are ball & burlap, 2 – 2 1/2” caliper, 10-12’ feet tall and will be A grade trees. These are the sizes that the City recommends for transplanting; they are sufficiently tall and begin growing more quickly than larger trees. We are targeting installation in January or February. Similar to last year, the trees will be watered for a year and include a one year warranty. The program will be open until November 30, but our nursery advised us to place orders as soon as possible as there could be a shortage of some species due to Helene.

We have offered this program for several years and it has been well received. As you know, John Nolen’s original plan called for oaks in the median where applicable, then 1-2 trees in the right of way (ROW) and 1-2 trees in many front yards. If you have considered planting additional trees to return our neighborhood to what John Nolen originally envisioned, this is a great time to plant a tree for our future canopy.

On a related note, MPHA will continue to plant trees in the right of way, complementing the City’s annual planting. Together, we have planted over 500 trees in the past few years and believe we are making a difference. Our canopy will not be restored overnight, but we are having an impact.

Additional information is on our website, but if you have any further questions, please e-mail us at info@mpha.com. You may also make a contribution directly to the Jack McNeary Tree Fund on our website. No donation is too small.

Thank you for your support to help grow and protect our tree canopy.

Best regards,

Charlie Welch
President
Myers Park® Homeowners Association