Trees · Washington

SPU Trees for Neighborhoods Free Trees

Run by Seattle Public Utilities

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 3 free trees per year (lifetime max 6 per property), plus watering bag, mulch, workshop, 5 years of care reminders
Who qualifies
Own property inside Seattle city limits or have owner's permission; commit to maintenance; have not already received 6 trees.
Where
Property owners, or renters with owner permission, inside Seattle city limits.
Status
Seasonal. Page contradicts itself on 2026: a banner says the 2026 application (July 1-31) reopened with remaining trees, while the overview says the 2026 program has closed; no fall window mentioned; next cycle expected July 2027. Confirm at [email protected].
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Apply for free trees, attend a planting workshop, and plant them at your Seattle property in the ground.

Requirements

  • Choose a tree suited to the space; street trees need a planting strip at least 4 ft wide; powerline-approved trees if overhead lines
  • Attend a required planting and care workshop or webinar
  • Plant only at the application address, in approved locations, in the ground not in pots
  • Plant within one month of delivery
  • Responsible for watering and pruning

How to apply

  1. 1Choose site and tree, measure planting strip
  2. 2Apply during the July application window (2026: July 1-31)
  3. 3Get status update in August
  4. 4Attend workshop in late Sept/early Oct
  5. 5Receive trees in Oct-Nov and plant

Timing and deadlines

Apply July, notified August, workshops Sept-Oct, delivery Oct-Nov

2026 window July 1-31; next cycle expected July 2027

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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