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Urban Forestry
Celebrating Arbor Day 2020 in Temple City!
Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'
- Native to California.
- Has Evergreen foliage
- Maximum height: 70 - 100 feet
- Growth rate: 36 or More Inches per year
- Longevity: greater than 150 years.
Temple City Urban Forestry By the Numbers
- Temple City has approximately 6,000 city-owned trees
- More than 150 different species of trees
- Most common tree species is London Plane, with 562 trees city-wide
- Tallest tree is over 100 ft. tall
- Oldest tree is approximately 120 years old.
- The estimated value of all city-owned trees is approximately $21 million
- In 2019, 116 new trees were planted throughout Temple City
- Recognized as a “Tree City USA” for 17 straight years
- City is planting its first Aptos Blue Redwood to celebrate Arbor Day in 2020

Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
Congratulations to the two winners of the 2020 Arbor Day poster contest for Temple City. The two winning entries were provided by Nghi Ho (age 16) and Mia Tsu (age 5).
Tree Planting Resources
- Choosing the Right Tree
- How to Plant a Tree
- Planting Demonstration
Recognizing that trees represent a vital public resource in beautifying neighborhoods and encouraging community pride, the City maintains a strong Urban Forestry Program that oversees the maintenance and care of over 6,000 City-owned street trees within the public right-of-way and on City property. In addition to tree planting, trimming and removal, the program also reinforces public education on the benefits and importance of sustaining a healthy urban forest.
Tree Service Request
Tree Removal Appeal Application
Tree City USA
Equipment & Tools
CONTACT
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- Jennifer Venters
Secretary
- Live Oak Park Community Center
10144 Bogue St.
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-2171, ext. 4515
jventers@templecity.us
- Jennifer Venters