The first tree will be planted on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00 am as part of the Market St. tree replacement and beautification project. The location of the first tree will be at Continental Square.
The City of York is partnering with the Rotary Club of York to replace the Bradford Pear trees that lined Market St. between Pershing Ave. and Duke St. The project is being funded by the Rotary Club of York. The Bradford Pear trees were in declining health and considered to be invasive and harmful to the environment.
The Rotary Club is leading the volunteer-based effort to plant 46 Ginkgo “Princeton Sentry” and 14 single-stem Serviceberry trees. The two species of trees selected to replace the Bradford trees are both appropriate street trees that will be able to handle the increased levels of carbon dioxide from vehicle emissions. The project will also include planter boxes at key corners, planted with seasonal color to further enhance the beauty of the corridor.
The Rotary Club of York has a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, including the planting of more than 800 trees in the city over the years and the successful Continental Square beautification project completed in 2024.
