Programs

Regional Tree Delivery

Community Greening has partnered with the Florida Forest Service to deliver FREE NATIVE SHADE TREES to residents throughout Palm Beach & Broward counties!
Applications Now Open – Inventory is Limited

What’s the Regional Tree Delivery Program?

Thanks to the Florida Forest Services, Broward & Palm Beach County residents can apply to have free shade trees delivered directly to their home!

Residents can receive up to two (2) FREE Florida shade tree in a 3-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 with limited inventory. Applicants are not guaranteed a tree.

 

Requirements to Apply

• Applicant must be a resident of Broward or Palm Beach County.
• Trees must be planted at the 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.
• Applicants agree to complete short follow-up questionnaire.

Applications Now Open

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 3-gallon container (approximately 2′-4′ tall upon planting depending on species).

A limited number of trees will be available through the Regional 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 in Broward or Palm Beach County to be eligible, 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(s) 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. Inventory is Limited. This is a pilot program with limited inventory. Submitting an application does NOT guarantee you will receive a tree.

Applications Now Open – Inventory is Limited!