Request a Free Tree for Your Yard

Do you want a free tree for your yard?

In an effort to preserve our tree canopy, the City of Orlando, in partnership with Arbor Day, provides trees to city residents for their front or back yards.

Planting trees helps us keep our City Beautiful greener and cooler. Trees planted in the right place can also help provide shade for your home to lower your air conditioning costs.

Online

Step 1.Check your eligibility

You must live within Orlando city limits to get a free tree from the City of Orlando.

Check Your Address

Step 2.Choose your tree type

We offer various species of canopy and understory trees. Due to supply and/or seasonality, some species may not always be available.

  • Canopy trees can be planted if the right-of-way is at least 6 feet wide. These trees will grow taller.
  • Understory trees are best if you have overhead power lines or a narrow parkway, as they grow shorter than canopy trees.

See Tree Types

Step 3.Submit your request

We partner with arborday.org for online requests. The tool will help you outline your property lines, determine where to avoid power lines and place your tree to maximize shade and energy savings. 

Request a Free Tree

Step 4.Receive your tree

Your tree should arrive 7-10 working days after ordering. If your tree take longer to arrive, contact Arbor Day for a status update at info@arborday.org or 844.972.4442.

Step 5.Plant and care for the tree

You can watch a video to show you how to plant your tree in the right place at youtube.com/cityoforlando.

Learn how to care for your tree once it arrives at your home. Find out how to prep the soil, water, fertilize and mulch.

Learn How to Care for Your Tree