Community Orchards

 The City of La Crosse Forestry Department is proud to share the Community Orchard program with our City residents. This program provides fruit-bearing trees and shrubs throughout our public spaces. These orchards serve as a free sources of fresh, locally grown fruit wil providing numerous benefits to our community and environment.

Community Orchard Locations & Species

City Hall | 400 La Crosse Street | Pear & Apple Trees
Leuth Park | 701 12th St. North | Apple Trees, Blueberries, Raspberries and Rhubarb
Cass & 7th Street | North West corner of roundabout | Apple trees, Raspberries, Rhubarb
705 Cliffwood Lane | Corner of 29th & Cliffwood Lane | Apple Trees

Varieties & Approximate Harvest Dates

Apple Tree | Late August through October
Plum Tree | Late August through October
Pear Tree | Mid August through September
Rhubarb | May through Early July 
Blueberries | Early June through Mid-July 
Raspberries | Mid June through August

Expand our Orchards
Would you like to help expand our community orchards? Consider donating a tree or shrub to one of our available community orchard locations. Contact the Parks, Recreation & Forestry office for more information about how you can expand this community resource.