Trees · Texas

TreeFolks NeighborWoods Free Trees

Run by TreeFolks NeighborWoods (nonprofit program funded with City of Austin and Austin Energy)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free 5-gallon trees (about 7,000 available this season; per-household limit not published)
Who qualifies
Residents and small businesses inside Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction and/or Austin Energy electric customers.
Where
Residents and small businesses inside Austin's full purpose jurisdiction or Austin Energy electric customers.
Status
Open. For the 2026-27 season.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Adopt free 5-gallon trees at events or by home delivery, plant them and water regularly for two years.

Requirements

  • Commit to regular watering for at least the first two years
  • Enough space for the tree to grow (Right Tree, Right Place)
  • Community spaces need a planting and care plan

How to apply

  1. 1Events: show up during event hours, no registration, first-come first-served (2026: Oct 17 Bartholomew District Park; Nov 7 HEB TechRidge; Nov 21 SFC Farmers Market at Sunset Valley; Dec 5 HEB Oaks at Slaughter/IH-35)
  2. 2Home delivery: apply online at app.treefolks.org
  3. 3Community spaces: apply via the form on the NeighborWoods page

Timing and deadlines

Deliveries October 2026 through March 2027 or while supplies last

Season runs Oct 2026 - Mar 2027, while supplies last

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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