# Yard Tree Adoptions

> Free trees from TreeBaltimore (Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks) (City) for Baltimore, MD, United States.

Official page: https://www.treebaltimore.org/get-a-free-tree
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/treebaltimore-yard-tree-adoptions · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Seasonal

**What you get:** Up to 3 free young trees (1 to 3 gallon pots) per household at spring and fall pickup events

TreeBaltimore and partners give young trees to Baltimore City residents to plant in front or back yards, not in tree pits or sidewalk strips. Trees are 12 to 36 inches tall in 1 to 3 gallon pots, and households can reserve up to three, one per species. Pickup events are held every spring and fall, and neighborhood groups can host their own giveaway.

## Who qualifies

Baltimore City residents, up to 3 trees per household with one per species. Trees are for private yards.

## How to apply

Pre-register through the product links on the TreeBaltimore shop page and choose a pickup event; walk-up trees are also available. Groups wanting to host a giveaway email treebaltimore@baltimorecity.gov.

**When:** Spring and fall; Fall 2026 pickups were October 3, 10, 24 and November 1, 2026

**For:** Homeowners, Renters, Community groups

> Note: Fall 2026 pickup dates have passed as of November 7, 2026; spring 2027 dates not yet posted. Page title says 'Get a Free Tree' but the shop page does not list prices explicitly.

Delivered with TreeBaltimore: https://treerm.org/org/treebaltimore.md