Trees · California

City of Long Beach Free Street Tree Program

Run by Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free street tree, planted by the City
Who qualifies
Residents with an empty parkway
Where
Long Beach residents with an empty parkway.
Status
Open. At request; summer pause July-September.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request a free street tree planted in an empty parkway in front of your home.

Requirements

  • Read the City's Policy on Tree Maintenance
  • Choose a tree from the Available Street Tree List (2025)
  • Submit the application

How to apply

  1. 1Read the Policy on Tree Maintenance
  2. 2Pick a tree from the Tree Selection List
  3. 3Submit the application on the program page

Timing and deadlines

About 2 months wait; planting pauses July through September

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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