Tree Protection in Garland, TX (2026)
2 verified tree protection rules for Garland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Protected Tree Species
Garland's Development Code protects any tree of any species with at least a 6-inch diameter unless it falls on the Section 4.55(R) unprotected list. Certain high-value species, including American elm, cedar elm, pecan, all oak and walnut species, and persimmon, are further classified as Class 1 Trees once they reach an 18-inch diameter, triggering a 2:1 replacement ratio if removed.
Garland Protected Tree Species Rules
Some RestrictionsGarland Development Code § 4.55(J), (B)(1)
(J) "Protected Tree" means a tree of any species that has a minimum diameter of six inches that is not classified as an Unprotected Tree in this article. (B) "Class 1 Tree" means a protected healthy tree whose age, size, or natural character are of special importance to the City and meets the following species and size requirements: (1) Trees of the following species having a minimum 18-inch di...
Parkway Planting
Garland's Downtown District requires street trees as the primary streetscape landscaping under GDC § 7.17. Approved species must come from the Street Tree List in Table 7-6, planted 25 feet on center along each block face, at least 3-inch caliper, single-trunk, and limbed to keep 8 feet of clearance over sidewalks and 14 feet over travel lanes.
Garland Downtown Street Tree Standards
Some RestrictionsGarland Development Code § 7.17(A)
Street Trees. Street trees shall constitute the primary landscaping for the Downtown district, and shall be planted in accordance with City details and meet the following requirements: (1) Trees shall be selected from the approved Street Tree List contained in Table 7-6; where appropriate, trees other than those in the approved Street Tree List may be used, subject to approval of the Downtown D...
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