Trees · England
Wakefield Free Tree Giveaway
Run by Wakefield Council
- What you get
- 3 free native trees per person (more available at Thornes Park Nursery), such as hawthorn, blackthorn, hornbeam, hazel, birch, rowan, dogwood and wild cherry
- Who qualifies
- Wakefield district residents.
- Where
- Residents of the Wakefield district.
- Status
- Seasonal. Runs each winter from National Tree Week until stocks last; check for the 2026-27 dates.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Collect up to three free native trees (more at Thornes Park Nursery) to plant in your garden, hedge or community project.
Requirements
- You must have the landowner's permission before planting
- Bring a carrier bag to protect the roots
- Postcodes are collected to map the impact
- While stocks last
How to apply
- 1No appointment needed
- 2Collect from Thornes Park Nursery on Sundays 10am-12pm during the giveaway, or from listed libraries and venues during National Tree Week
Timing and deadlines
2025-26 round: from Sunday 23 November 2025 (National Tree Week) until stocks ran out, with a further round from February 2026.
Sources
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/wakefield-council-s-free-tree-giveaway-returns-this-winter (official page)
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/free-tree-giveaway-returns-to-wakefield-this-weekend-1
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Wakefield Free Tree Giveaway,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/wakefield-free-tree-giveaway
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