Welcome to the updated Albemarle County Plant List! This list has been updated to identify acceptable species of trees for planting adjacent to paved surfaces. This change is being made primarily to improve safety by reducing conflicts between tree roots and sidewalks/paths. Species not specifically identified in this list for those locations will not be approved. Species marked with “X¹” require single-trunk growth. Species marked with “X*” require special treatment. See the notes at the bottom of the table for more information and note the following:

•  The updated plant list applies to new site plan applications and to site plans that are currently under review and that require other revisions.
• The updated plant list will not apply to site plans currently under review that require no other revisions prior to signatures.
• If you want to revise an approved plan to be consistent with the street trees identified in this updated list, we will work with you to approve that change as a letter to the file.
• The plant list will be regularly updated as new information becomes available, so continue to check the web site regularly for up-to-date requirements.
• If you have questions or comments about the plant list, feel free to send them to plantlist@albemarle.org.

Plant list effective 11/04/2024