Spring City Trees Lottery

We explain the how you can get a tree through the City Trees Lottery.

Spring City Tree Lottery now open

The spring City Tree Lottery is open from Feb. 10 to March 14. You can purchase up to three low-cost trees.
Enter the Lottery

Overview

We are selling low-cost trees to increase the city’s canopy.

Planting a tree will:

  • Shade your yard
  • Reduce energy bills
  • Increase property values

See the steps get a tree through the lottery

Tree information

Trees are 3 to 7 feet tall.

There are over 15 types of shade and evergreen trees available.

Your tree purchase includes:

  • One bag of mulch
  • Information about planting and caring for your trees

Cost

  • Each tree is $30
Trees from City Trees sale in 2024.

 

Steps to get a tree

Step 1

Feb. 10 - March 14

Enter the Lottery

You can enter the lottery from Feb. 10 - March 14.

  • There are 1,600 total trees available
  • You can purchase up to three trees per planting address 

For renters

Renters who are interested in the City Trees lottery can:

  • Send the lottery information to their rental property owners
  • Contact us to reach out to their rental property owners

If you need assistance or if cost is an issue, please contact City Trees. 

Contact City Trees

Enter the lottery now

Step 2

March 17 - 31

Order up to three trees

Ordering begins March 17 - 31.

People will receive an email to order their trees.

Step 3

May 30 - June 1

Tree pickup

You'll pick up your trees May 30 - June 1.

The pickup location will be emailed to people who purchased a tree.

Contact us

City Trees

Health Department

Email City Trees

Address

Public Service Building
505 S Fourth Ave, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415