Plant a Tree on Your Own

STEP 1: PICK UP A FREE TREE

MillionTreesNYC and NYRP offer free trees and assistance to community groups, neighborhood organizations and businesses that host a community tree giveaway!

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New York City residents can attend a MillionTreesNYC Community Tree Giveaway and pick up their own free tree. Trees can be planted on private properties such as front and backyards, commercial properties, community gardens and faith-based centers. All trees must be planted within the five boroughs of NYC. This program is a great way to green your neighborhood!

SIGN UP FOR A TREE GIVEAWAY

Everything about tree giveaways
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Thanks to our community partners, tree giveaways will be happening in all five boroughs this spring, March through May. Pick up your free tree and plant it in your front or backyard! To pick up a free tree, you must agree:

  • To plant in one of the five boroughs.
  • To keep trees properly watered and maintained.
  • NOT to plant your tree along streets, in city parks, in containers, terraces, balconies or on roofs.
 

STEP 2: LEARN HOW TO PLANT YOUR OWN TREE
DIY Planting Guide

This section provides guidelines and tips for planting and caring for newly planted and mature trees.

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STEP 3: REGISTER YOUR TREE
Count Your Tree In

Thank you for planting a tree and making New York City a greener place to live.

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