Trees · North Carolina

Town of Cary My Tree, Our Tree Free Native Tree

Run by Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
One free native tree per household
Who qualifies
Cary citizens only; one tree per household.
Where
Cary residents, one free native tree per household.
Status
Seasonal. Fall 2026 event on Oct 10 has passed; a spring event ran March 28, 2026 per a news listing; next dates not published.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Register for and pick up a free native tree to plant in your own yard at a twice-yearly event.

Requirements

  • Complete the entire online registration and view the receipt to confirm
  • Trees only available at the pickup event
  • Plant on your own property; not on other public or private property without permission
  • Five species offered in fall 2026 (American hornbeam, overcup oak, red maple, serviceberry and one more)

How to apply

  1. 1Register online when registration opens (fall 2026 opened August 5)
  2. 2Confirm your receipt
  3. 3Pick up at the event (fall 2026: Saturday Oct 10, 9 a.m. to noon, Herb Young Community Center)

Timing and deadlines

Pickup on event day

Registration until supplies run out

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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