Programs

Boca Raton Residential Drop Off

Thank you for your interest in the City of Boca Raton’s pilot Tree Drop Off program! Capacity for this pilot program is now full – no more inventory remains.

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We hope to bring the program back as soon as possible!

What is the Boca Raton Residential Drop Off Program?

Thanks to our Tree Planting Partnership with the City of Boca Raton, City of Boca residents can apply to have a free shade tree delivered directly to their home!

City of Boca residents can receive one (1) FREE Florida shade tree in a 15-gallon container, which would be dropped off at their door! Residents are responsible for all planting and care of the trees.

This is a Pilot Program and Inventory Has Been Reached!

 

Requirements to Apply

• Applicant must be a resident of the City of Boca Raton. See City Limits Map.
• Trees must be planted at the City of Boca Raton address in which the applicant resides, and have permission from property owner to add new trees.
• Applicants assume all risk/responsibility for trees upon delivery, including planting, care and maintenance.
• Applicants agree to plant their tree in the ground. Trees will not thrive and provide added canopy and benefits if placed in a pot. Front yards preferred.
• Applicants agree to complete short follow-up questionnaire.

Submit an Application

What Trees are Available?

A variety of Florida shade trees will be available so that residents can choose the right tree, for the right place on their property.

All trees come in a 15-gallon container (approximately 5′-12′ tall upon planting depending on species).

This is a pilot program – a very limited number of trees will be available through the Boca Raton Drop Off Program.

View Species Options

Steps to Receiving Your Free Tree

1. Determine what tree would be best for your property. Use the Right Tree, Right Place Guide to determine which specific species available would be best for your property based on your yard’s site conditions (sun/shade/drainage, room for growth, proper spacing from home/sidewalks, etc.).
2. Submit your application. You must live within the City of Boca Raton or your application will be automatically denied.
3. Delivery setup. A CG Staff member will contact you to coordinate a delivery date and time window. Please be patient in the time between submitting and application and being contacted by a CG staff member to coordinate delivery.
4. Tree delivery. CG Tree Techs will deliver your tree directly to your home, along with planting and maintenance guides to help you care for your tree over their lifetime. Applicants assume all risk for trees upon delivery.
5. Plant your tree! Properly plant your tree using the provided instructional information (including calling 811 prior to digging). Proper watering and maintenance will help your tree thrive so that you can enjoy their beauty and the amazing benefits they’ll provide for years to come! All trees want to be planted in the ground, not live in a pot/planter.
6. Front yards preferred. Please keep in mind that planting a tree in your front yard can provide additional benefits for the whole community – such as cooling sidewalks and roads, as well as helping to increase property values. Remember, planting a tree in the swale portion of the property requires the submission of a swale area affidavit to the City.

Applications Have Closed – Join Wait List!

The Boca Raton Residential Drop Off Program is made possible thanks to our Municipal Planting Partnership with the City of Boca Raton.