Free Trees
When you are ready to get a tree, please submit a Tree Interest Form below. Eligibility for our current grant funding is location-based (please see map below). Our staff team can help confirm your location-based eligibility for free services.
Our City Forest will make sure that we plant the right tree for your space. We can help you acquire a planting permit from the City of San Jose if needed. We will help you select a tree from our nursery and can teach you how to plant and care for your tree. All Tree Stewards will be supported with 3 years of resources and tools to get your tree established. Your tree may also qualify for free follow-up services from Our City Forest.
To check your eligibility:
Click the top right of the map to enlarge it.
Enter your address into the search bar.
Click return/enter.
Locations within the red shaded areas are eligible if
There is 30 square feet of planting space and
The species planted is selected from Our City Forest’s CalFire Provided Species List
Areas included: East San José, Alviso, Milpitas, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and other additional areas.
Let’s grow a greener community, together!
Questions? Send us an email at streettrees@ourcityforest.org or call 408-998-7337 x 125
Red areas supported by CAL FIRE.
If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please email streettrees@ourcityforest.org or stop by our Community Nursery located at 1000 Spring St. San José, CA 95110.
Currently, Our City Forest offers free trees and planting services for locations within the red area in the map below.*
Alternatively, if you do not live in a free tree zone, please complete a Free Tree Interest Survey.
Locations include but are not limited to:
Residential Properties ( park strip and yard)
Schools
Parks
Medians
Businesses
*Free trees until funding runs out.
How to get your tree:
Step 1:
• Submit a Tree Interest Form below or fill out a Tree Stewardship Application linked below and email the completed application to streettrees@ourcityforest.org.
• Indicate tree choice (if you have one) - or ask for tree selection assistance
Step 2:
Our City Forest will consult with you regarding your tree selection and planting location
Step 3:
• Our City Forest will work with you to schedule a date to plant your tree
• After planting, we will provide information on how to care for your tree!
Suggested donations of $50+ are greatly appreciated!