Trees · England

Solihull Arden Free Tree Scheme

Run by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free hedgerow and woodland planting stock for successful applicants
Who qualifies
Any individual or group (including businesses and schools) planting on their own land within Solihull.
Where
Landowners and residents in Solihull.
Status
Seasonal. Annual scheme; 2026 application window closed in early July, plants collected November to March.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Apply for free plants to create a hedgerow or small woodland on your own land in Solihull.

Requirements

  • Planting must be on your own land within Solihull
  • Aimed at restoring typical Arden landscape features such as hedgerows and small woodlands

How to apply

  1. 1Submit an application by early July
  2. 2If successful, collect your plants in time for the November to March planting season

Timing and deadlines

Applications by early July each year.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Solihull Arden Free Tree Scheme,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/solihull-arden-free-tree-scheme

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