Plant material standards.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 550.720
in effect550.720. - Plant material standards.
Landscape species shall be indigenous or proven adaptable to the climate, but shall not be invasive on native species. Plant materials shall comply with the following standards:
(1) All required trees shall be a minimum of two and one-half (2.5) inches caliper in size, except cluster or multiple trunk specimens, which shall be a minimum of one (1) inch caliper in size.
(2) All required shrubs shall be a minimum of one (1) gallon container size.
(3) All landscape materials shall be tolerant of specific site conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, drought and salt.
(4) Landscape materials that are used for screening shall be of a size that allows growth to the desired height and opacity within two (2) years.
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=MICOOR_TIT20ZOCO_CH550DEST_ARTVSIPLREST_550.720PLMASTFetched: 11/2/2026
