Trees · Oregon
City of Salem Free Streamside Native Tree and Shrub Program
Run by City of Salem Public Works (Clean Streams, Clear Choices)
SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Free native trees and shrubs (quantity and species vary by year; not published)
- Who qualifies
- Streamside property owners/residents and businesses in Salem only. Not open to other residents.
- Where
- Streamside property owners, residents and businesses in Salem only.
- Status
- Seasonal. Runs in years the city sends offers; 2026-27 offer dates not published.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Order free native trees and shrubs and plant them along the stream on your property to add riparian shade.
Requirements
- Property must be streamside
- Plant next to the stream on your property
- Available plants depend on participating nurseries each year
How to apply
- 1Email [email protected] to be added to the streamside mailing list
- 2In the years the program runs, you receive a letter or email listing available plants and ordering instructions
- 3Order from that list
Timing and deadlines
not published
not published
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/natural-environment-climate/environmental-planning-management/streams-wetlands/salem-s-plan-to-cool-stream-temperatures/free-tree-program/ (official page)
- https://www.cityofsalem.net/home/showpublisheddocument/30984/639185061992330000
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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