City Street Trees and Medians
The Public Works Department, City Street Trees & Medians, is responsible for the planting and maintenance of approximately 15,000 street trees. Street trees are trees located on property in the public right-of-way throughout Cupertino.
City Street Trees & Medians Division
The City of Cupertino, Municipal Code Chapter 14.12 – Trees, details the responsibilities of the City and property owners regarding the planting and care of street trees.
Property owners with street trees adjacent to their property have a responsibility to notify the City of any tree maintenance need by visiting the Cupertino 311 and selecting “Trees” topic.
View the benefits of individual City trees or the entire City-wide canopy. The Tree Finder App includes a tree’s overall monetary benefit, property value, runoff prevention, energy and natural gas savings, heat prevention, and air quality benefits among other factors.
Median Islands
The Public Works Department Medians division is responsible for 56 medians comprising 31 acres.
Unimproved Areas
The Public Works Department Median Division is responsible for 22 acres of landscaped areas, including The Don Burnett Bridge.
Maintenance Responsibilities include
- Landscaping of median island trees/shrubs
- Maintenance of median island arbors
- Irrigation of median islands
- Maintenance of right of way areas
- Irrigation of right of way of areas
- Installation of holiday lighting
- City street tree planting
- Tree Emergencies
- Graffiti abatement at park/open space locations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact when there is a tree emergency?
For fallen branches or trees in Cupertino streets or in the public right-of-way, notify the City via 311. After "normal" office hours (6 a.m.-3:30 p.m. M-Th, and until 2:30 p.m. Fri) and weekends, please call Santa Clara County Communications at (408) 299-2507.
Who do I contact if I want a City street tree planted or maintained?
The City maintains Street Trees in the public right of way in front of single-family residential properties. For requests to plant, trim, or maintain street trees, please contact the City via 311.