Get Free Trees For Your Yard

We are giving away 1,200 trees this fall.

20 species to choose from.

This year, pick up your tree at one of our no-contact events.

Click here to register now.

Is the tree you were hoping for no longer available?

Fill out the form here to get a reminder email if more trees become available.





Trees must be planted on private property inside Portland city limits.

Limit 2 free trees per household.

Trees may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a permit.

Why Trees?

Trees provide essential services for all Portlanders. Planting trees in yards keeps us and our homes cool during the hottest months and helps collect storm water during the winter. They also clean the air, buffer noise, reduce crime and improve our health. On top of all of this, they provide year round beauty.

Eligibility

Trees must be planted within City of Portland corporate boundaries

Limit of two trees per household

Trees are for planting on private property in front, side or back yards (trees may not be planted in containers or in the sidewalk as street trees)

Trees are not to be used for planting permit requirements

Available Trees

We offer a variety of trees ranging from medium to large in size and include native, conifer, evergreen, and deciduous species. All trees should fit in a car/truck or make a nice companion on the bus! When choosing a species, please consider the available space in your yard for roots and branches as well as how much sun your yard gets each day. Click here to look at the tree species we are giving away this fall.

Yard Tree No-contact Events

All 2020 Yard Tree events are designed for “no-contact” to keep you and our staff healthy.

You will choose the date and location of your event when you register. When you arrive at the event, you will remain in your car until it is time to load your trees. Urban Forestry staff will direct you where to park and set out your trees and mulch. Staff will not be able to help load trees this year.

Planting Location

Yard trees should be planted a minimum of 10 feet from any side of your house, two feet from property lines or five feet from a driveway or water meter. For advice on where in your yard to plant your tree, check out The Right Tree in The Right Place from the Arbor Day Foundation.

Planting and Care

We’ll send you home with a free watering bucket filled with mulch and educational materials that will help you properly plant and care for your tree.

Here are our online resources:

Free Planting and Delivery for People with Limited Mobility

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will provide yard tree delivery and planting for Portlanders with limited mobility. Let us know if you might need our help.

If you have a question in the meantime, please contact us at freetrees@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-4963.