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Why Can't You Cut The Dead Limbs Out Of My Tree?
The city is not responsible for private trees and does not have a forestry department. The Street Division only has the resources to remove dead trees on the public rights-of-way. We do not have the resources to prune, spray, or maintain all of the trees on city rights-of-way. If a particular limb on a public tree presents a danger to the public, the Street Division will remove it.

I Don't Like The Tree In Front Of My House.
Will You Cut It Down?
The City of Kirkwood will only remove hazardous dead trees from the public right-of-way.  Under no circumstances will crews remove live, healthy trees.  If the health of a tree is in doubt, a waiting period is suggested to see if the health of the tree improves.  If a determination is made that a tree is dying and will not recover, it is then put on the removal list. Residents may call the Street Division at 314-984-6948 for the Street Division to investigate a hazardous tree or limb on public right-of-way.

Residents may request to remove live public trees in front of their property at their cost. Requests for review should be made to the Urban Forestry Commission through the City Clerk's Office. The Urban Forestry Commission will review the request and make a recommendation (often with conditions, such as a new tree being planted by the resident) to the Public Works Director. The Public Works Director may then authorize the property owner to remove the public tree at their cost with conditions such as a new tree planting.