Trees · Oregon

Portland Urban Forestry Trees for Your Yard Giveaway

Run by Portland Urban Forestry (City of Portland)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 3 free yard trees plus mulch
Who qualifies
Property inside Portland city limits (yards, places of worship, businesses). Street trees between curb and sidewalk are not allowed. Funded by PCEF; events prioritize highest-need neighborhoods.
Where
Yards, places of worship and businesses inside Portland city limits; street trees are not included.
Status
Open. Registration open for fall 2026; 4,500 trees planned.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Register for the fall giveaway and pick up up to three free trees (plus mulch) at a neighborhood event, then plant them in your front, side or back yard.

Requirements

  • Trees must go in a front, side or back yard on private property
  • Recipient must let Urban Forestry check on the tree during the summer as part of a study
  • Planting help available for people needing an accommodation
  • Giveaway trees may count toward a Tree Removal and Replanting Permit replanting requirement, but not building-permit plantings or code violation corrections

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the online Yard Tree Giveaway registration at portland.gov/trees/apply-free-yard-trees (or call 503-823-4963)
  2. 2Pick a pick-up event (six fall events; about 300 trees each Saturday)
  3. 3Pick up trees and mulch at the event and plant them

Timing and deadlines

Fall 2026 events; exact dates and locations not published on the page

Registration opens each September; closing date not published

Combining it with other programs

Can also join other free tree programs; not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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