Trees · California
City Plants Free Yard Trees (home delivery)
Run by City Plants (City of Los Angeles with Community Forest Advisory Committee, LA Conservation Corps delivery)
- What you get
- Free shade trees, up to 7 per household, delivered to your door (donations optional)
- Who qualifies
- Los Angeles residents planting at their own property; formal rules not published on the page.
- Where
- Residents of the City of Los Angeles planting at their own property; other LA-area cities can use a request form.
- Status
- Open. Portal described as in limited release; open/closed not stated.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Order free shade trees online and plant them on your own property.
Requirements
- Apply through the FreeTreesLA portal (Chrome on a PC or laptop recommended; allow pop-ups for freetreesla.com)
- Call DigAlert 811 before planting
- Plant on west or east side of house, 15-20 ft from foundation
- Water about 10-15 gallons weekly for the first 3-5 years
- Limit 7 trees per household
- Over 30 water-efficient species; species may change with nursery availability
How to apply
- 1Register on the FreeTreesLA portal
- 2Order trees and choose planting locations
- 3LA Conservation Corps delivers trees (about 8-10 weeks)
- 4Plant right away and follow the care guidance
Timing and deadlines
Delivery about 8 to 10 weeks after ordering
Combining it with other programs
Not restricted per page; can combine with other programs
Sources
- https://www.cityplants.org/yard-tree-delivery/ (official page)
- https://www.cityplants.org/
- https://www.cityplants.org/yard-trees/
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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