(City of Pocatello Press Release, May 22, 2026)
The City of Pocatello is encouraging residents to explore the updated Portneuf Valley Tree Guide, a resource designed to help property owners select plants that thrive in the local climate.
Since 1999, the City has published Tree Guides to support landscaping decisions in the Portneuf Valley. With funding from the USDA Forest Service through the Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant, the City has updated the 2012 edition to reflect current conditions and best practices.
The updated guide highlights trees and shrubs that perform well in the valley, while also identifying plants that may struggle due to disease, pests, or other challenges.
A limited number of printed copies are available at local nurseries and at City Hall, 911 North 7th Avenue. The guide is also available online, along with additional landscaping resources, at
pocatello.gov/442/Landscaping-Resources.
Want to see the featured trees around town? Our guide highlights locations where you can view specific tree species and get an idea of how they’ll look throughout the community.
Looking for a fun challenge? Some trees in the guide have blank “Where to See” locations. If you spot one of those trees in the community (must be located on or visible from public property) and submit it by July 31, you’ll be entered to win a swag bag with a gift card and City t-shirt inside! The more trees you submit, the more chances you have to win. Happy tree hunting!
To submit a photo visit: pocatello.seamlessdocs.com/f/POCphotograph
The Portneuf Valley Tree Guide aligns with the Mayor and City Council’s priorities of community beautification, walkable community, and environmental health & safety and contributes to the goals and strategies of Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040 including those identified in the Environmentally Resilient, Connected, Safe & Accessible, and Creative Community vision elements.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
