Valley Forge Elm Tree

2021 Re-Tree Vermillion

The City of Vermillion is offering a discount on the purchase of a tree to be planted in "approved" locations in or near the boulevard.

This year's offering is the Valley Forge Elm. This tree is a fast growing tree; once established, it can grow up to 3 feet per year. It can grow to be 26 feet tall with a 30-foot crown spread. The Valley Forge Elm offers a lot of shade and beautiful yellow color in the fall.
Valley Forge Elm Tree - Fall Leaves

To Purchase Your Tree 

  1. Mark you tree location.
  2. Submit an application for a Tree Permit.
  3. If approved, a City Tree Specialist will notify you.
  4. Trees will be available for pickup at Vermillion Ace Hardware beginning May 1st. Trees are $25 each.
  5. Plant, care for, and enjoy your new tree!
Valley Forge Elm Tree - Sapling

Program Guidelines

  • Property that tree is to be planted in must be within City Limits.
  • The tree must be planted in the boulevard (that little strip of grass between the street and the sidewalk) or front yard. 
  • There are 10 trees available for single family homes, 1 tree per property.

Applications Due by 4:00PM on April 23, 2021

Submit your application online today!

Tree Permit Application

(Limit 1 tree per property)


For more information, call the Parks & Recreation office 605-677-7081

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Vermillion, South Dakota - 2021
25 Center Street, Vermillion, SD 57069

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