Weaverville Main Street Trees

Earlier this year, Caltrans removed four aging trees from Main Street. This September, they’ll plant four new trees in their place. Because the project is located in District 2, Caltrans asked Trinity County to recommend which tree species the community would prefer.

Rather than make that recommendation alone, the county wants to hear from the people who know and care about Main Street. Since all four replacement trees will be the same variety, your vote will help identify our community’s preferred choice.

Please take a moment to review the options below and cast your vote. It only takes a few seconds, and your input will be used to help inform the county’s recommendation to Caltrans.

Voting is open now and closes at the end of Monday, July 27, 2026.

New: After reviewing community suggestions, Caltrans has approved adding a fourth option — Tupelo — recommended by Naomi Goulette of Trinity Nursery. If you voted earlier, please take another look and vote again.

Please note: This poll is advisory. Caltrans will make the final decision after considering community input along with project requirements and other factors.

Where they’ll be planted

Four spots along Main Street (Hwy 299) in downtown Weaverville — tap any location to see it on the map. All four will get the same tree.

Tree 14 — north of the Theatre Tree 17 — Joss House parking lot Tree 33 — across from Trinity Congregational Church lawn Tree 39 — in front of the Banana Belt

Cast your vote

Pick the tree you’d most like to see on Main Street — tap its button below.

Regal Prince Oak

Quercus ‘Regal Prince’ (English × Swamp White Hybrid)

Tall, narrow columnar shape
Long-lived with strong, sturdy branches
A proven, dependable street tree
Glossy leaves; shrugs off tough spots

Upright European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’

Neat, compact columnar form
Warm golden color in fall
Non-invasive and low-maintenance
Handles downtown conditions with ease

Chanticleer Callery Pear

Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’

Clouds of white blossoms in spring
Rich red-orange color in fall
Fast-growing with a tidy, narrow crown
Note: considered invasive in some regions

Tupelo (Black Gum) — fall color, young tree, and new foliage

Tupelo ‘Wildfire’

Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’ — Black Gum

Deep-rooted — much gentler on sidewalks
Brilliant fall color: yellow, orange, red, and purple
Spring blooms feed native bees; fruitless and mess-free
Strong central leader; little pruning needed

Recommended by Naomi Goulette, Trinity Nursery

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Thank you to everyone who took part. Trinity County is reviewing the results.

Help Shape Main Street’s Future