City Trees

We offer a low-cost way for residents and businesses to help build the city's tree canopy.

Fall tree sale now open

The fall tree sale is open from Aug. 4 to Sept 30. You can purchase up to three low-cost trees.
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Aerial view of Lake of the Isles and trees. Image courtesy of Meet Minneapolis.

Free tree care workshops

Free workshops in English and Spanish for residents, homeowners and community members.
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Trees for green zone residents

Residents in Minneapolis green zones may qualify for a free tree.

Trees for businesses and organizations

We provide low cost trees and plant them on your business or organization's property.

Condemned tree assistance

Eligible residents who receive a notice about a dead or sick tree can apply for help.

Fall 2024 residential tree sale

The City Trees program is selling low-cost trees to increase the city’s tree canopy. Shade your yard, save energy, and improve our city.

Everyone can:

  • Purchase trees from Aug. 4-Sept. 30
  • Purchase up to three trees per planting address

Renters can:

  • Send tree sale information directly to their rental property owners
  • Ask City Trees to reach out to their rental property owners about the sale

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

Purchase your trees now

Tree pick up

You'll pick up your tree(s) Oct. 11-13. The location will be emailed to people who purchase a tree.

Tree choices

There are three tree options for this sale:

  • Shade 
  • Fruit 
  • Flowering
  • Evergreen

Cost

  • $30 per tree

How to order your trees

See instructions on how to order your tree(s) for the fall tree sale (2:11). 

Tree benefits

Adding trees to your property benefits you and the whole community. You can:

  • Shade and cool your house or apartment
  • Lower utility bills
  • Increase property value
  • Clean the air
  • Collect stormwater
  • Provide a habitat for wildlife
  • Improve your and well-being

We've planted thousands of trees throughout the city since launching this program in 2006.

Sign up for a tree care workshop

Learn how to plant and prune a tree

Trees waiting to be picked up at the City tree sale.

Tree survey

We are taking inventory of all trees from past tree sales to see whether they have survived. Please let us know how your tree is doing if you have a tree from the City Trees program.
Take survey

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City Trees

Health Department

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Address

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

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

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