All About Trees

Trees are environmental superheroes. They reduce heat by providing shade, which can lower surface and air temperatures; they help clean our air by absorbing carbon dioxide while also producing oxygen; they provide habitat for wildlife; they can help us save energy when they are properly placed around buildings to reduce air conditioning needs, and so much more. 

Benefits of Mesa's Urban Forest

Heritage Park Tree Planting StoryMap

Arbor Day and Tree City USA Designation

Learn about Arbor Day and Mesa's events that celebrate this important day, and Mesa's Tree City USA designation, which honors our commitment to community forestry.

Tree Maintenance

Learn how to select, plant, water and maintain your trees.

Mesa Electric Shade Tree Program

Learn how Mesa Electric customers can qualify for a free desert-adapted shade tree through our Trees Are Cool Initiative!

Residential Grass-to-Xeriscape and Tree Bonus Incentive Program

Incentives available for residents to reduce water use, increase efficiency, and save money.

Mesa Neighborhood Shade Tree Program

Learn how Mesa neighborhoods can qualify for a free desert-adapted shade tree through our Trees Are Cool Initiative!

Trees Are Cool

Learn about our initiative to plant and track trees, and increase canopy cover in Mesa to help reduce heat islands.

Additional Resources

SRP Shade Tree Program SRP customers who live in Mesa can receive up to two free desert-adapted trees (approximately 4-to-6 foot saplings) to plant in energy-saving locations around your home

Call Before You Dig Mesa supports safe digging when planting trees. Learn more about preventing damage to underground utilities by contacting Arizona811.