Portland Forestry Co-op Tree Planting Program

Pick and buy a tree from a participating local nursery from the city's recommended list; city Forestry staff pick it up and plant it for free in an esplanade, tree well, or visible front lawn space.

• Register by the deadline (2026 window: opened March 16, closed April 30, 2026 at latest, can close early)
• Clearly mark preferred planting space (white pin flags available at 212 Canco Rd Suite A) or you go on a wait list
• Do not buy the tree until the city approves the site
• Space at least 3.5 ft x 4 ft with 4 ft ADA sidewalk clearance
• At least 10 ft from intersections, utility poles, hydrants, driveways, signs
• At least 4 ft from underground utilities (Dig Safe check)
• Set-back lawn plantings must be visible to the public and within 20 ft of the city right of way; do not request set-back if right-of-way space is available
• Private irrigation and dog fences are the owner's responsibility
• Choose tree from city Recommended Tree List

1. 1Read requirements and Recommended Tree List
2. 2Submit Co-op Program Registration Form by deadline and mark the site
3. 3Forestry inspects site and has Dig Safe mark utilities (about 3 days), re-inspects
4. 4When approved, buy and reserve the tree at a participating nursery and confirm species and nursery
5. 5Forestry picks up and plants the tree

Site review after registration; planting season follows approval (exact timing not published)

2026: March 16 to April 30 (may close early)

not published

• https://www.portlandmaine.gov/co-op-tree-planting-program (official page)
• https://www.portlandmaine.gov/tree-planting

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 See something out of date?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

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