Free trees for residents

We offer full-service planting for Minneapolis residents.

Overview

Minneapolis residents can request free trees to be planted in their yard.

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.

Order your trees

House in Minneapolis with tree in yard showing fall colors

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.  

Deadlines

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  
  • July 15 for fall plantings  
    • You will be notified if you are selected by the end of July

Selection

If you are selected, you must:  

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

If you are not selected, you can order trees through our low-cost City Trees Sale 

Contact 311 with questions

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