Spring 2023 Yard Tree Giveaways

Thank you for your interest in planting trees in your neighborhood. Our Spring 2023 Yard Tree Giveaway season has come to a close. Please check back in the fall for more opportunities to get free trees to plant in your yard!

What is TreePhilly? TreePhilly is a joint program of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy that empowers Philadelphia community members to enrich life in their neighborhoods through the planting, care of and connection with trees. Founded in 2011, we work to reverse the city’s unequal and declining tree canopy by providing free, accessible yard trees and nurturing relationships between neighbors, institutions and the land we live on. In all our work, we strive to follow the principles and practices of environmental justice.

Trees are available for Philadelphia residents only and must be planted in the ground (not in a pot) on private property in the city of Philadelphia. If you are looking to have a tree planted on the street (in the spot between the sidewalk and street), click here to sign up for a free street tree!

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How to Register for Free Yard Tree
Find a regional or neighborhood event below and follow the link or contact the community partner listed to register for your tree. Neighborhood events are intended for residents of the areas around the event and may have restrictions on who can sign up. We will contact you the week before the event to confirm your request and provide additional details on how to pick up your tree.

Need Delivery or Planting Assistance?
Delivery: Due to very limited capacity, delivery service is reserved for residents without access to a vehicle. If you have a car but can’t make it to the event, please try again next season.
Planting Assistance: If you are physically unable to plant your tree, we will arrange for your tree to be delivered and planted in your yard. We are only able to plant trees for community members who are physically unable to plant their own tree. Planting involves lifting a ~20lb pot (about the weight of a toddler), digging a small hole the size of a 5 gallon bucket and kneeling over to fill the hole by hand. Everyone receiving a tree will receive instructions on how to plant, plus an optional planting demonstration at pick-up events.

Choose the Right Tree for You
Need help deciding which tree is right for your yard or want information on caring for your tree? Review the tree species offered this season and check out our guide to picking the right tree for your space!
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要查看中文物种概况，请单击此处：树木资料

Tree Care and Frequently Asked Questions:
Residents are responsible for the planting, care and maintenance of the trees. For more information and frequently asked questions, visit our FAQ page. Also check out our Yard Tree Planting and Care Page to learn more about caring for your trees! All this information will be provided in paper copy with your tree upon pick-up.

Find the right event for you!

Regional Giveaway Events – Open to Everyone!:

SOUTH PHILLY REGIONAL EVENT
Event Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Location: American Swedish Historical Museum, FDR Park,
1900 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145
Time: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Registration: Register Here!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 23, 2023


NORTHEAST PHILLY REGIONAL EVENT
Event Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Partner: Somerton Civic Association, and MaSt Community Charter School
Location: MaSt Community Charter School, 1800 Byberry Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19116
Time: 10:00AM-2:30PM
Registration: Register here!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 28, 2023


NORTHWEST PHILLY REGIONAL EVENT
Event Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Location: Awbury Recreation Center, 6101 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Time: 9:00AM-2:00PM
Registration:Register here!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023
Notes: Check back for info on our end of season event in Northwest Philly!

Community-specific Tree Options:
Note: These options are intended for residents of the areas listed and may have restrictions on who can sign up.
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West and Southwest Philly

NORTH PHILLY

Event Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Partner: Tioga-Hope Park and Garden and Tioga United
Location: Tioga-Hope Park and Garden, 2000 W. Tioga St. Philadelphia, PA 19140
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Registration: Registration Form,
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Notes: Trees are reserved for residents of 19132, 19140 and 19144 zip codes


Event Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
Partner: Esperanza,Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnerships
Location: I St. and Ramona Gateway (Tacony Creek Park)- 4528 I St. Philadelphia, PA 19124
Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM
Registration:Register here.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 9, 2023; Trees will be available for walk-ins!
Notes: Trees are reserved for residents of 19120, 19124, 19140, 19134 and 19149 zip codes. Please join us for a Love Your Park clean up before the event from 10:00am-12pm! Free mulch and compost will also be available for community members.

WEST AND SOUTHWEST PHILLY

Event Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Partner: Bartram’s Garden
Location: Mt. Moriah Cemetary, 6201 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19142
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Registration: Registration Form
Notes: Part of Paulette Rhone Community Day! Trees are reserved for residents of 19143, 19142 – Priority for neighbors between 49th street and 65th street.

Event Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Partner: Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden
Location: Holly Street Neighbors Community Garden, 320 N. 41st St., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Notes: Trees are reserved for residents of 19104 and 19139 zip codes

Event Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
Partner: Eastwick Friends and Neighbors Coalition, Glenda Anne Christopher Memorial Park, Friends of Heinz Refuge, John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Location: Glenda Anne Christopher Memorial Park, 59th St. and Greenway Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Notes: Priority registration for Southwest residents.

Event Date: May 20, 2023
Partner: Get Fresh Daily
Location: Global Leadership Academy, 5200 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Registration: Registration Form
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Notes: Trees reserved for residents of West Philly.