City of Orlando Free Street Tree Program

Request a free tree planted by city crews in your front yard right-of-way

• One request per property
• Right Tree, Right Place policy; medium or large trees need right-of-way at least 6 feet wide
• Tree goes in right-of-way or within 20 feet of its end on private front yard (side yard on corner lots)
• Owner must water and care for the tree per city instructions; city will not replace trees that die from inadequate care
• Species depends on site, supply and season; staff may suggest another

1. 1Submit the online request during the summer window at orlando.gov/streettrees
2. 2Receive status update in October; if approved, reply to the confirmation email
3. 3City crews inspect the site and email results (may change location or species)
4. 4Crews plant the tree December through February

Confirmation in October; planting December-February

Window June 1 to Aug 31 each year per search summary; official page says reopening June 2027

• https://orlando.gov/streettrees (official page)

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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