Trees · England

Hertfordshire Your Tree Our Future Free Trees

Run by Hertfordshire County Council

PausedLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 5 free native trees, or 4 trees plus a 36-plant hedgerow pack (about 6 m of hedge)
Who qualifies
Hertfordshire residents (businesses and community groups can also take part).
Where
Residents of Hertfordshire.
Status
Paused. 2026 applications closed; collection 5 December 2026; sign up for the 2027 launch.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request up to five free native trees (or four trees plus a hedgerow pack) and collect them in December to plant at home.

Requirements

  • Plant the trees in Hertfordshire on land you own or with the landowner's permission
  • Not on highway verges
  • Plant at least 5 m from buildings and plant by the end of December
  • Trees available while stocks last, with an allocation for each district

How to apply

  1. 1Apply at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/yourtree when the scheme is open
  2. 2Get a confirmation email within two business days
  3. 3You are emailed your local pick-up point
  4. 4Collect your trees on the collection day (main date Saturday 5 December 2026)

Timing and deadlines

2026 applications opened in June 2026; trees collected in early December 2026.

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Hertfordshire Your Tree Our Future Free Trees,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/hertfordshire-your-tree-our-future

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