Trees · California

FUF Free Street Tree Planting

Run by Friends of the Urban Forest (nonprofit, in partnership with San Francisco Public Works)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free tree, planting and 3 years of care
Who qualifies
Sidewalk sites in priority low-canopy neighborhoods; existing empty basins may be planted elsewhere. Homeowner permission not required.
Where
Sidewalk sites in priority low-canopy neighborhoods of San Francisco.
Status
Open. Requests handled one neighborhood at a time; Visitacion Valley community meeting Oct 22, 2026.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request a free street tree planted in the sidewalk in front of your home or business.

Requirements

  • Underground utilities checked; no tree if too close
  • Site selection considers sidewalk width, utilities, traffic, community demand
  • City covers sidewalk damage from street trees

How to apply

  1. 1Fill out the Tree Interest Form
  2. 2Optionally choose species
  3. 3Attend a community meeting (in person or Zoom)
  4. 4Planting day Saturday morning at least 12 weeks after outreach starts

Timing and deadlines

Outreach at least 12 weeks before planting; planting days twice monthly

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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