City-approved street trees planted along a sidewalk in a Bay Area residential neighborhood

Curbside Approved Trees

Trees that meet common municipal street-tree requirements for sidewalk and curbside planting in Bay Area cities.

Curbside Approved Trees refers to trees that are commonly listed or accepted by city governments for planting as street trees / parkway trees / sidewalk trees.

Most Bay Area cities regulate what can be planted in the public right-of-way to protect sidewalks, utilities, visibility, and long-term infrastructure. This collection highlights trees that are frequently approved by municipalities, making them safer choices when planting along curbs, sidewalks, and parkways.

If you are required to submit a tree choice for city approval—or want to avoid replanting issues—this collection helps you start with species that are typically accepted.

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  • Muskogee Crape Myrtle

    Muskogee Crape Myrtle

  • Keith Davey Chinese Pistache Tree

    Keith Davey Chinese Pistache Tree

  • Allee Chinese Elm

    Allee Chinese Elm

  • Chinese Pistache Tree

    Chinese Pistache Tree

  • Autumn Gold Ginkgo

    Autumn Gold Ginkgo

  • Golden Colonnade Ginkgo

    Golden Colonnade Ginkgo

  • Little Gem Southern Magnolia

    Little Gem Southern Magnolia

  • Natchez Crape Myrtle

    Natchez Crape Myrtle

  • Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

    Tuscarora Crape Myrtle

  • Dynamite Crape Myrtle

    Dynamite Crape Myrtle

  • Valley Oak

    Valley Oak

  • Bloodgood London Plane

    Bloodgood London Plane

  • Blackgum

    Blackgum

  • Red Sunset Red Maple

    Red Sunset Red Maple

  • Sky Tower Grove Ginkgo

    Sky Tower Grove Ginkgo

  • Saratoga Ginkgo

    Saratoga Ginkgo

  • Kay Parris Southern magnolia

    Kay Parris Southern magnolia

  • Jade Butterfly Ginkgo

    Jade Butterfly Ginkgo

  • D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

    D.D. Blanchard Southern Magnolia

  • Pink Velour Crape Myrtle

    Pink Velour Crape Myrtle

  • Catawba Crape Myrtle

    Catawba Crape Myrtle

  • Red Rocket Crape Mytle

    Red Rocket Crape Mytle

  • Zuni Crape Myrtle

    Zuni Crape Myrtle

  • Autumn Blaze Red Maple

    Autumn Blaze Red Maple

Common Questions About Curbside Approved Trees

Practical answers informed by careful plant selection and field experience