Trees · Minnesota

City of Minneapolis City Trees Free Trees for Residents

Run by City of Minneapolis City Trees program (with Tree Trust)

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free tree(s) planted by the city or its contractor Tree Trust; number and species not published
Who qualifies
Minneapolis residents; priority to low tree canopy areas. Green Zone residents (north and south Minneapolis) have a separate ongoing track
Where
Minneapolis residents, with priority for low tree canopy areas and Green Zones.
Status
Seasonal. Fall 2026 deadline (July 15) has passed; next deadline Feb 15, 2027 for spring planting.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request a free tree planted in your yard and water it weekly

Requirements

  • Selected households must water the tree once a week spring through fall (about $3/year per the city)
  • Submitting a request does not guarantee selection
  • Green Zone track: enough green space and weekly watering for first three years

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the online free tree request form on the City Trees page
  2. 2Deadlines: Feb 15 for spring planting, July 15 for fall planting; selections announced end of Feb / end of July
  3. 3City Trees staff or Tree Trust contact you to schedule a site visit and choose trees
  4. 4City plants the tree
  5. 5If not selected, buy a low-cost tree through the City Trees Sale

Timing and deadlines

Selection announced by end of Feb or July; planting spring or fall

Feb 15 (spring), July 15 (fall)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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