Trees · England

Waltham Forest Great Tree Giveaway

Run by London Borough of Waltham Forest

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free young trees (whips 30-100 cm: holly, hawthorn, crab apple, wild cherry, silver birch, maple); over 5,000 given away in 2026
Who qualifies
Waltham Forest residents.
Where
Residents of the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
Status
Seasonal. Annual February giveaway; 2026 round finished.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Pick up free young trees (whips) at a park to plant in your own garden.

Requirements

  • First come, first served
  • Trees are for planting in your own garden

How to apply

  1. 1Go to a collection point during the giveaway week (2026: Ridgeway Park, Langthorne Park, Lloyd Park and Highams Park, 12:30pm-3:30pm, 9-13 February)
  2. 2Staff advise on choosing and planting

Timing and deadlines

Annual; the 2026 giveaway ran 9-13 February 2026.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Waltham Forest Great Tree Giveaway,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/waltham-forest-great-tree-giveaway

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