Free & Low CosT Trees

Trees Idaho partners with local communities to offer free & low cost trees for homeowners in participating cities across the state. Programs at Trees Idaho are developed with a vision to support communities and residents by investing in and growing healthy trees that support thriving parks, streets and neighborhoods.

Each year, a limited number of trees are available for residents in participating cities. These programs are supported by volunteer Tree Captains who help us steward the longterm health of trees in our participating cities.

2026 Schedule

April 2026: Caldwell, Nampa, and Meridian

May 2026: Coeur d’Alene

September 2026: Boise: Tree orders open on 9/1 at 9am. Click here to view available trees!

How it Works

Step 1: Residents are able to order a tree from a list of different types of trees for their home while supplies last.

Step 2: Tree orders are confirmed with the tree recipients. Tree Recipients choose if they would like to plant the tree on their own or join our volunteer event, where volunteer teams assist with planting (if applicable to the program). Planting day will be announced to tree recipients and community volunteers.

Step 3: Trees arrive! Additional coordination about tree pickup and planting day will be shared with Tree Recipients.

Important Notes

Our trees are big! Trees upon arrival typically are 4-10 feet tall in 7-15 gallon pots.

Questions about the right place to plant your tree? Check out this resource from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Previous Tree Giveaway Species

Class I:

Goldenrain, Chokecherry, Serviceberry, Dogwood

Class II:

Tulip Tree, Linden, Ginkgo, River Birch, Tupelo, Honeylocust, Hackberry

Class III:

Kentucky Coffeetree, Catalpa, Swamp White Oak, Elm

*Offerings change each year

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