Tree Protection in Waco, TX (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Waco, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Parkway Planting
Waco doesn't leave street-tree choice up to chance: Section 25-50 names the exact species approved for the parkway strip between curb and property line, sorted into large, medium and small categories, from Live Oak, Cedar Elm and Pecan for large trees to Bald Cypress and Sweetgum for medium spots and Crepe Myrtle and Redbud for small ones. A city tree board reviews the list and can recommend additions annually.
Waco's Official Street Tree Species List
Light RestrictionsWaco, Tex., Code of Ordinances § 25-50(a)
(a)The following species of trees shall be the official street trees species for the city:(1)Large trees. Walnut, Live Oak, Bur Oak, Red Oak, Lacy Oak, Monterrey Oak, White Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Cedar Elm, Pecan, Elderica Pine, Southern Magnolia and Chinese Pistachio.(2)Medium trees. Bald Cypress, Sweetgum, Western Soap Berry and Little Leaf Elm (Parvifola).(3)Small trees. Yaupon Holly, Possum H...