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Caring for Trees
Did you know that Albuquerque is a member of the Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA program? Learn more about The Four Standards of Tree City USA.
Growing Trees For Our Health
Since 1983, the Open Space Division has planted over 23,000 cottonwood and willow trees in the Rio Grande bosque.
Basic Tree Care
Planting your first tree? Caring for old trees at a new home or business?
Download a tree care kit to learn about planting, pruning, and maintenance.
Tips on Pruning
Trimming a tree the wrong way can have lasting effects on the health of your trees. If you can't hire a certified arborist to prune your trees, take a look at some tips for doing it yourself.
Mulch & Water Your Trees
In Albuquerque's high desert environment, it's not enough to plant a tree. Like children or pets, trees need ongoing care to be healthy.
In our urban environment, we have total control over the resources trees need to thrive. You should water trees to get them established but plan for the future by designing irrigation systems and watering amounts to match the growth and size of the trees and plants.
Questions?
Contact the City Forester