Trees for Businesses

We offer full-service planting for Minneapolis businesses.

Overview

Minneapolis commercial properties and apartments can request low-cost trees to be planted on their property.

Submitting a request for trees does not guarantee you will be selected. Priority is given to low tree canopy areas. Trees are planted each spring and fall. 

You can request a low-cost tree for your: 

  • Business 
  • Nonprofit 
  • School 
  • Church, mosque, or place of worship 
  • Cemetery 
  • 5+ unit apartment
Lowry Avenue business with tree outside. Photo courtesy of Meet Minneapolis.

Details

How it works

  • Submit a tree request
  • We will notify you if you are selected. 
  • City Trees staff or our contractors at Tree Trust will contact you to schedule a visit to choose the best trees for your yard.
  • We will plant the trees for you and provide instructions to care for your trees.

Cost

  • Trees are $30 each 
  • Submit a request even if cost is an issue. Exemptions can be made. 

Contact 311 with questions

More information

Requests are reviewed year-round. Application deadlines are: 

  • Feb. 15 for spring plantings  
    • You will be notified if you are selected by the end of February  
    • If you apply after Feb. 15, your application will be considered for the fall 
  • July 15 for fall plantings  
    • You will be notified if you are selected by the end of July  
    • If you apply after July 15, your application will be considered for the spring 

If you are selected, you must: 

  • Commit to watering your trees once a week spring through fall 
    • Estimated cost of water: about $3 per year  

Contact us

Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays