Trees · District of Columbia

Casey Trees Free Yard Trees

Run by Casey Trees

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free trees, planted at no cost; up to 25 trees per property
Who qualifies
DC residents or plantings at DC addresses; private property only, not the public right-of-way (tree box between sidewalk and street, request those via 311).
Where
DC residents planting on private yards at DC addresses, up to 25 trees per property.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request free professionally planted trees for your DC yard; Casey Trees arborists help choose species.

Requirements

  • Planting must be on private property
  • Up to 25 trees on one property
  • Species chosen with an urban forester/arborist

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the online application at the Casey Trees free trees page with contact details, planting address, ward and any species requests
  2. 2An urban forester contacts you to start the process (check spam folder)
  3. 3Consult on species and placement, then trees are planted

Timing and deadlines

Response can take 6 to 12 weeks depending on arborist capacity

not published

Combining it with other programs

Separate from Casey Trees Tree Rebate (up to $100 back if you buy your own tree)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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