Memorial Trees

Program Overview

The Town of Middletown has a memorial tree program.  Requested Memorial Trees will be planted along the main entrance walkway in Valley Park.

Tree types must be selected from the species list provided. Links are also given that show representative pictures of mature versions of the trees. The planted tree will have a diameter of approximately 2 inches to 2.5 inches at chest height. Fees for the professional planting of the tree and for the casting of the plaque will be quoted by the Commission. The Tree Commission will then contract for the tree to be planted and the plaque to be cast.

Seasonal and weather issues control the planting of trees.

Plant a Tree

Interest in planting a memorial tree along with your contact information should be mailed to the Middletown Tree Commission.

Memorial Tree Species

Scientific NameCommon Name
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura
Fagus grandiflora
American Beech
Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’European Beech
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginko Biloba
Liquidamber styraciflua
Sweet Gum
Liriodendrun tulipiferaTulip Tree
Nyssa sylvaticaBlack Gum


Memorial PlaquesMemorial Plaque Example

The memorial plaques are 6 inches by 8 inches with the requester’s text, and will be mounted on a metal stake.