If your ash tree is NOT treated:

• Plan for removal
• In natural areas, dead trees may remain if they do not pose a hazard 

If your ash tree IS treated:

• Continue injections on a regular schedule
• Discounted treatment is available through Rainbow TreeCare 

For all residents

• Replace removed trees with a diverse mix of species
• Keep firewood local (within metro area)
• Use the city brush drop-off (no contractor dumping)

Not sure what to do?

Call 952-988-8407 to speak with a city forester.

Since 2010, Minnetonka has prepared for EAB by:

• Removing ash trees on streets, trails, and city property
• Treating select high-value ash trees
• Replanting with a diverse mix of species
• Providing education and resources to residents 

City-managed trees (streets, ROW, and city property)

• 6,800 ash trees removed to date
• Approximately 3,500 remain
• About 65 percent of removals are complete
• Large-scale removals will continue through at least 2031 

Ash trees account for about half of all tree removals each year, with the rest due to other risks and diseases such as Dutch elm disease and oak wilt. 

Ash trees make up only about 8 percent of Minnetonka’s total tree canopy. With a diverse urban forest, active replanting, and engaged residents, the long-term outlook is positive.

Invasive buckthorn can quickly take over after ash loss, making control important for successful replanting and natural regeneration.

• The city removes hazardous ash trees in the public right-of-way at no cost.
• Property owners are responsible for trees outside the right-of-way.