Beautification

Tree the Point

Plant Trees in Point Place & Shoreland!

In June 2023, the Point Place and Shoreland neighborhoods were hit by multiple tornadoes, resulting in structural damage and the loss of trees throughout the area. The ecological impact was deeply felt, as trees play a crucial role in the health and resilience of our community.


To support recovery efforts, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful secured a grant to help restore the neighborhood’s tree canopy by replanting trees on private properties.


Residents of Point Place and Shoreland are invited to request a free tree for their yard. A variety of species are available to choose from, allowing you to select the tree that best fits your space and preferences.

Trees Grow Stronger Communities


  • Air & Water Quality ~
  • One mature tree absorbs up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, all while filtering pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.
  • Trees can reduce stormwater runoff by absorbing 15-27% of annual rainwater - naturally filtering out fertilizers, pesticides, & other pollutants before rainwater enters waterways.


  • Cooler Neighborhoods ~
  • Neighborhoods with tree canopy can be up to 10°F cooler than areas without trees.


  • Property Value ~
  • Neighborhoods with trees can see property values increase by 7% to 20%.


  • Improved Mental & Physical Health ~
  • After a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky planted 8,000 trees, researchers found health conditions linked to heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer were reduced.

Request a Tree for Your Property

Trees may be requested for private property. Resident may request multiple trees and select the types of tress they would like on their property.

REQUEST A TREE!

Red Maple (Red Sunset or October Glory)

Red Sunset and October Glory Maple trees grow red flowers in the spring, leading to green foliage in the summer. These are best known for their bright red in the fall.


  • Height: 50 feet
  • Spread: 40 feet
  • Shape: Oval
  • Growth Speed: Medium to fast
  • Sun: Full sun, partial sun/shade

Swamp White Oak

Swamp White Oak is an excellent choice for a street or shade tree. It has dark green foliage that turns copper in the fall. 


  • Height: 60 ft
  • Spread: 60 feet
  • Shape: Rounded
  • Growth Speed: Medium
  • Sun: Full sun

Linden (Greenspire)

Greenspire Linden is known for it's early summer fragrant yellow flowers and  heart shaped leaves turn a beautiful gold in the fall. 


  • Height: 50 feet
  • Spread: 30 feet
  • Shape: Pyramidal
  • Growth Speed: Medium
  • Sun: Full sun, partial sun/shade

Elm (Frontier)

Frontier Elm's dark green foliage turn a dark red in the fall.


  • Height: 40 feet
  • Spread: 30 feet
  • Shape: Upright, pyramidal
  • Growth Speed: Slow to medium
  • Sun: Full sun, partial sun/shade

Serviceberry (single stem Autumn Brilliance)

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is known for its clusters of white flowers in the spring, leading to dark green foliage. It's oval shaped leaved turn brick red n the fall.


  • Height: 15 feet
  • Spread: 15 feet
  • Shape: Rounded
  • Growth: Fast
  • Sun: Full to partial sun