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Forestry Vegetation
Learn about regulations and guidance relating to weeds, native plants, and other vegetation on properties in the City.
Overview
Ordinance 72059, adopted in 2026, brings a balanced approach to vegetation management in the City. All plants are allowed in the City, as long as they are managed, except nuisance, invasive, and noxious plants according to the Missouri Department of Conservation, and any plants listed as impermissible below. If an occupied property has unmanaged vegetation growth, then the city may send a violation letter, abate the issue and issue a fine with due notice.
Maintenance Info
Vegetation Maintenance Guidelines
Guidelines for maintaining trees, shrubs, grass and other ground cover on your property, and keeping your property free of debris.
Report Property Vegetation Problems
Report weeds, high grass or debris on vacant properties, or request inspection of occupied properties.
Fines and Abatement
What happens when a property does not follow the rules for vegetation or debris.
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Plant Info
Disallowed Plant Species
Species of plants not allowed on City properties because they are invasive, nuisance or noxious.
Suggested Native Plants
These species of native plants are good to plant on City property.
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Report a Problem
If a property is not following the vegetation and debris guidelines, you can report them to the Citizens' Service Bureau.
Contact
Division of Forestry
(314) 613-7200
1415 N. 13th St.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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