The 2025 NYRP free tree giveaway season kicks off on Saturday, April 5, 2025 and will continue on Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, May 4, 2025. Register for a giveaway event below!
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Tree species vary by giveaway, and this year we are proud to offer:
Allegheny Serviceberry, American Persimmon, American Plum, Bald Cypress, Basswood, Beach Plum, Black Cherry, Chestnut Oak, Common Ninebark, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Dogwood, Hazelnut, Nannyberry, Northern Bayberry, Pawpaw, River Birch, Silky Dogwood, Silky Willow, Smooth Alder, Spicebush, Sweetbay Magnolia, Sycamore, Tulip Poplar, Washington Hawthorn, and Witchhazel.
UPDATE: Registration for some events is full, but you may still be able to get a tree at these events. Not everyone who registers in advance will come to pick up their tree, so we always have trees available for first-come, first-serve walk-ups during the second half of each event. If you plan on attending an event with full registration, we recommend arriving at the beginning of the event to add yourself to the waitlist. We will start distributing all remaining trees to people on the waitlist at the start of the second hour.
Tree Care Guide: The basics about how to plant and care for your tree.
Street Tree ID Guide: Tips for how to identify common street trees in New York City.
Tree Giveaway Stories: If you’ve received a free tree from NYRP at any point, we’d love to hear about it! Click to fill out the form or contact us at [email protected]
Tree Mulching Guide: Mulching provides many benefits for trees. Learn more about why and how you should do it.
Supporting Birds: Trees provide key resources, for birds including shelter and food.
What is NYRP’s tree giveaway program?
NYRP’s tree giveaway program is an annual spring event series where NYRP partners with community-based organizations across New York City to distribute free trees to New York City residents.
When are the giveaway events?
NYRP’s tree giveaway events are held on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-April through mid-May.
How do I get a tree?
Each spring, NYRP will post the schedule of events for that year on our website: nyrp.org/freetree
The schedule will include locations, dates, and times for each giveaway event. Each event will have its own individual event page with a free tree registration form.
Where are the events?
Giveaway events are held at a selection of community-based organizations and public locations including libraries, community gardens, botanical gardens, and parks among others. Each year, there is always at least one event held in each of New York City’s five boroughs. NYRP spreads the giveaways evenly across the city and holds events at accessible sites.
What if registration for an individual giveaway event is full?
Not everyone who registers in advance will come to pick up their tree, so we always have trees available for first-come, first-serve walk-ups during the second half of the event.
How much does it cost to get a tree?
Nothing! The trees are free.
Can someone pick up my tree for me?
Yes! A friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor may pick up your tree for you.
What tree species does NYRP distribute?
The species NYRP distributes changes each year, but we always have a mix of small, medium, and large trees. We also have a mix of trees that do and do not provide fruit. All tree species are native to North America and selected for their appropriateness for New York City’s climate.
Are there any restrictions to receive a tree?
The only requirements for receiving a tree are that:
If you are uncertain whether a location is suitable for a tree from NYRP, please contact [email protected] and we will provide guidance on acceptable planting locations.
Why does NYRP host the free tree giveaway program?
Trees are a vital part of the urban environment, providing critical benefits for people and wildlife. NYRP distributes trees to expand our city’s urban forest, especially in neighborhoods with below-average tree cover.
How can I find out when the schedule is posted and registration opens?
Sign up for NYRP’s newsletter here, where we will send an email sharing info about the tree giveaway program as soon as registration opens. You can also follow us on social media for future program updates.
We started our very popular free tree giveaways in 2010 as part of the MillionTreesNYC initiative, which we led in partnership with the NYC Parks Department.
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