UNSPSC 10161561: Caoba tree

Medium to big size tree that can reach more than 25 meters of height and up to two meters diameter. The heart is a deep red or brown color that created the term caoba color

UNSPSC 10161561 Caoba tree is a Commodity code that encompasses tree procurement and planting services for municipal and county governments, though the code's nominal scope (mahogany species) diverges markedly from the actual work being solicited. State and local buyers under this code are primarily requesting street tree planting, median replanting, and landscape tree installation services across public rights-of-way and city parks. The issuing bodies are predominantly county boards of commissioners, municipal governments, and special authorities managing parks and public grounds. Recent solicitations reflect comprehensive tree procurement, site preparation, planting, mulching, watering, fertilization, and one-year warranty or establishment-period maintenance obligations. Counties and cities often specify minimum plant grades (Florida No. 1, ANSI Z60.1-2014 compliance), caliper sizes, species diversity (ranging from 5 to 66 trees per project), and performance bonds or liability insurance thresholds ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on scope).

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Texas, with notable recent solicitations from Harris County (ITB 26/0241, September 28, 2026 deadline), the Town of Palm Beach (ITB 2026-036, May 29, 2026 deadline for Royal Palm and Coconut Palm installation), and Hillsborough County (ITB 26-00257, May 26, 2026 deadline, estimated $742,380.00 for tree replanting across eight scenic roadways). Wisconsin activity includes the City of Fitchburg's 2026 Fall Tree Planting (RFQ, August 25, 2026 deadline, 66 trees across 17 species with federal and state grant funding). The City of Arlington, Texas (October 1, 2026 deadline) and Maryland Environmental Service for the Port Administration (RFP, July 16, 2026 deadline, up to 800 trees, MBE 10% goal) round out the recent landscape. The code shows little relevance to mahogany procurement; the recent opportunities reflect domestic shade tree, ornamental palm, and native species planting across municipal street and park infrastructure.