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Philly Sprout

Philadelphia Tree Canopy

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Sprout

Find a spot. Snap a photo. Plant a tree.

Philly Sprout uses AI vision to pre-screen potential street tree planting sites against PHS TreeVitalize criteria — so your submission is verified before it ever reaches an arborist.

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Photograph a Site

Open Philly Sprout, find a tree pit on your block, and snap a photo. GPS coordinates are captured automatically.

AI Pre-Screening

Claude Vision analyzes pit size, utility clearance, driveway proximity, and other PHS criteria in seconds.

Submit to PHS

Your verified, AI-assisted site record supports the official PHS TreeVitalize property owner application.

How It Works

From sidewalk to submission in minutes

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Photograph a Site

Find a potential tree pit on your block. Open Philly Sprout and snap a photo — the app captures your GPS location automatically.

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AI Pre-Screening

Our Claude Vision AI analyzes the photo for pit size, clearance from driveways, utility lines, and other PHS criteria — in seconds.

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Review & Confirm

Review the AI assessment, override any unclear judgments, and complete the property owner attestation form.

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Submit to PHS

Your verified, AI-assisted site record is ready to support the official PHS TreeVitalize application. Help a tree find its home.

Why Philly Sprout

Smarter tree planting starts here

GPS-Precise Location

Every submission is anchored to an exact GPS coordinate, making it easy for PHS arborists to locate and inspect the site.

AI-Assisted Criteria Check

Claude Vision evaluates pit size, utility clearance, driveway proximity, and more — so you submit only qualified sites.

Aligned with PHS Standards

Every form field maps directly to the official PHS TreeVitalize property owner application. No guesswork, no omissions.

Community-Driven

Track your submissions, report tree health concerns, and help your Tree Tenders group build a stronger urban canopy.

Ready to plant your first tree?

Join Philly residents who are helping grow the city's urban canopy — one tree pit at a time.

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