Westmont's American Elms and Shade Trees

American Elms - Luzerne Street

Westmont Borough

The Borough of Westmont has 195 elms planted on Luzerne Street and 15 on various other streets.  The Luzerne Street elms, the longest municipally-owned continuous stand of American Elms in the country, is nearly 3,200 feet long.  It is the last cathedral-arched boulevard in the U.S.A.

The Borough of Westmont has 3,285 shade trees.  There are forty-two species; the most abundant is the Norway Maple.  The Borough Council, through the Public Works Department, oversees the care and maintenance of the Borough's shade trees.  In 1992, a tree replacement program was instituted with the planting of 145 trees.  Each year thereafter approximately 100 trees have been planted.  If you desire to have a tree planted in the Borough R/W, you may call the Borough Office and you will be placed on the waiting list.

Commemorative Tree Program

    Donations may be given in honor of a living or deceased loved one, or to commemorate life's milestones, special occasions or accomplishments.  Donations will cover all costs associated with the planting and maintenance of a tree, along with the choice of available planting sites, when possible.  A memento of the donation will be provided to the donor and an engraved leaf will be placed on a permanent tree plaque in the Westmont Municipal Building.

Donation Amounts:                                   

Tree- $200.00                                                               

Luzerne Street Elm- $300.00

Pictures Below are from one of the Commemorative Tree Program

Plantings

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