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Plant A Tree Program
The purpose of the Plant A Tree Program is to build upon and sustain the beautiful landscaping of the 57 acres of Fairmount Cemetery grounds.
Participants may purchase a 30 gallon or 24” boxed container tree, approximately 2.5 inches in caliper. Participants may also request a 4” x 6” dedication plaque or an 8” x 10” dedication plaque. Plaques will be placed on a concrete base or small boulder, if available, appropriate for the size of the plaque.
Tree planting locations: Fairmount Cemetery has designated areas for tree planting bases on the following considerations and conditions:
- Available and adequate irrigation
- Proper growing space available for the newly planted tree in the cemetery
- Existing and future maintenance considerations for the newly planted tree
Trees best suited to the cemetery will be planted:
- Bur oak
- Live oak
- Texas elm
- Chinquapin oak
- Texas pistache
- Bald cypress
- Italian cypress
- Afghan pine
To ensure long-term viability of trees to be planted, Fairmount Cemetery must acquire them from selected sources.
Applications
To begin the process, please complete a Plant A Tree application.
Applications are accepted year-round but plantings are typically done during the months of October, November, December, January and February when it is best to plant trees in this region. Applications are due at least two months prior to planting or three months if a plaque is requested. Applications are available at the cemetery office at 1120 West Avenue N. Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., online here (print out and mail/hand deliver) or may be submitted through our online form below.
Once the completed application and donation is received by Fairmount Cemetery, the funds will be deposited into the Fairmount Cemetery Plant A Tree Program account in a name of your choice. A letter confirming the donation will be sent to the donor.
If you would like to donate to the Plant A Tree Program with a smaller amount, please do so. Just fill out the application with the appropriate information and enclose your donation. These funds will be used collectively to purchase trees to beautify the cemetery grounds and are greatly appreciated.