Trees · Florida

City of Tallahassee Adopt-A-Tree

Run by City of Tallahassee

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 4 free trees, 5 to 8 feet tall, planted with city help
Who qualifies
Homeowners living within City of Tallahassee limits
Where
Homeowners within City of Tallahassee limits; unincorporated Leon County has a separate program.
Status
Seasonal. Applications open November 1, 2026.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Apply for up to 4 free trees planted in your front yard

Requirements

  • Trees within 100 feet of the centerline of the public roadway
  • Agree to water each tree for one year
  • Species offered this year: Bald Cypress, American Sycamore, Green Ash
  • First-come, first-served

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the online form on the City's Adopt-A-Tree page once it opens Nov 1 2026
  2. 2City staff help with placement and installation
  3. 3Planting begins in December
  4. 4Questions: [email protected] or 850-891-5450

Timing and deadlines

Planting begins December 2026

Opens 2026-11-01; first-come, first-served

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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