Trees · Maryland

Tree Montgomery Free Shade Trees

Run by Tree Montgomery (Montgomery County DEP partnership)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free shade trees, planted over 10 ft tall; no cost to resident
Who qualifies
Private property in Montgomery County outside the cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg. Street trees are handled via MC311. Large shade trees only, not ornamentals.
Where
Private property in Montgomery County outside the cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg.
Status
Open. (applications accepted year-round; long wait)
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request free large shade trees planted on your private property by Tree Montgomery, then water and care for them.

Requirements

  • Mark planting spots with flagged stakes within 10 ft of planned spot and 5 ft from property and utility lines
  • Sign electronic access agreement
  • Unlock gates and secure pets on planting day
  • Provide watering, mulch, deer guards, stakes, weed control, especially first two years
  • No long-term requirements or restrictions on trees

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the Request a Tree application (year-round)
  2. 2Confirm interest by email within 6-12 months
  3. 3Mark planting spots and preferred species on the online map
  4. 420-minute call with a tree expert
  5. 5Site visit
  6. 6Sign access agreement
  7. 7Trees planted

Timing and deadlines

Contact in 6-12 months; planting November-April only

Access agreement has expiration date (30 months recommended)

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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