Zionsville Tree Board

About

Zionsville Tree Board (formerly PZAZ) promotes urban forestry and streetscape beautification for the Town of Zionsville. It assists in maintaining the Town’s Tree City designation and acts as an advisory to Town departments on matters related to trees and plantings.

Zionsville has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the past 24 years. Participation in this program is a great source of pride for Zionsville, and symbolizes our community's recognition of the importance of preserving an urban canopy for multiple reasons, including aesthetics, a healthy environment, and an economic resource.

Zionsville Tree Board also works to provide information about the planting, protection and management of trees.  Working in consultation with members of the Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Invasives Cooperative, Town Council, and Town staff from Public Works and the Parks Department, Tree Board members have created a comprehensive list of recommended trees.

The committee is comprised of seven members appointed by the Town Council, including one member from the Town Council.  Additionally, one student member serves on the Board. Term of service is one year.

Mission Statement

The Zionsville Tree Board fosters a sustainable urban forest by promoting planning and preservation through education, responsible management and community engagement.

Z' Tree of the Year

Zionsville Tree Board sponsors the annual Z' Tree of the Year Contest. Residents are invited to submit their favorite tree in Zionsville. This contest is a celebration of the Town of Zionsville's Tree City designation. For 24 years, Zionsville has been named a Tree City by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Z' Tree of the Year 2025 contest is LIVE. Learn more and submit your tree HERE by October 15, 2025.