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. 

Click on the photos below to read our StoryMaps that showcase Mesa's tree programs. 

Benefits of Mesa's Urban Forest

Tree Stewards Program and Sherwood Park Planting

Heritage Park Tree Planting

Growing Shade, Saving Water: Reed Park Planting

Tree Maintenance

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

Residential Grass-to-Xeriscape and Tree Bonus Incentive Program

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

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.

Mesa Neighborhood Shade Tree Program

Learn how Mesa residents can qualify for free desert-adapted shade trees 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

Plants for the Arizona Desert: A detailed guide on low water use trees and plants. 

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.