Trees · England
Gloucestershire Free Tree and Hedgerow Packs
Run by Gloucestershire County Council
- What you get
- One free tree per household (crab apple, common elder or bird cherry), or up to 3 hedgerow packs of 50 native plants with spiral guards and canes (about 7 m of hedge each)
- Who qualifies
- Gloucestershire households where the applicant is the landowner or proprietor with permission to plant.
- Where
- Households in Gloucestershire County Council's area.
- Status
- Paused. 2025-26 offer closed; a 2026/27 offer is expected.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Apply for a free tree or up to three native hedgerow packs, delivered to your home, to plant in your garden.
Requirements
- One tree per household; up to three hedgerow packs per household
- You must own the property or have permission to plant
- Plant within one week of delivery and keep the plants in perpetuity
- Maintain them for 3 to 5 years and send a photo once a year for 5 years
- First come, first served
How to apply
- 1Apply on the council's Tree and Hedgerow Packs page when the offer is open
- 2Agree the conditions
- 3Receive a one-week delivery window; the plants are delivered to your property
Timing and deadlines
2025-26 deliveries between November 2025 and March 2026.
Sources
- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/greener-gloucestershire-dashboard/useful-information/tree-and-hedgerow-packs/ (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Gloucestershire Free Tree and Hedgerow Packs,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/gloucestershire-tree-hedgerow-packs
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