Free Trees

 
 

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Use our Free Tree Eligibility Map to search your address and see if you are eligible for a grant-funded tree.

*Grant programs are available until funding runs out. Eligibility will be verified by our team when you select an available tree at the Community Nursery.

Eligible planting locations include, but are not limited to:

  • Residential Properties (park strip and yard)

  • Schools

  • Parks

  • Medians

  • Businesses

Using the Free Tree Eligibility Map:

  • Click the top right of the map to enlarge it.

  • Enter your address into the search bar.

  • Click return/enter.

Free Tree Eligibility Map Key:

  • 🟩 Green – CalFire Grant Area

    • Each tree planting location must be at least 30 square feet

      • Do you have a location in mind that is covered in concrete? Grant funding may be available for concrete removal to create 30 square feet of planting space. Contact our Planting Team directly for details.

    • The tree must be selected from the Our City Forest’s CalFire Provided Species List

    • Includes free planting or delivery by our Planting Team

  • 🟦 Blue – East Side Trees Program (VTA-supported)

  • 🟨 Yellow – Sunnyvale Program (VTA-supported)

  • 🌸 Pink – 680 Soundwall Program (VTA-supported)

Not in a Grant Area?

If your address is not in a highlighted zone, that means there are currently no free tree grants available for your location. However, Our City Forest is committed to making trees accessible to all communities across Silicon Valley, not just those covered by current funding. Through community fundraising and donations, we offer low-cost, high-quality trees to all residents. You can still get a beautiful 15-gallon tree from our Community Nursery for a tax-deductible donation of $150–$200. Your contribution helps us continue providing trees to underserved neighborhoods and expanding green equity across the region.

Step 2: Visit the Community Nursery

Trees are available to all at Our City Forest’s Community Nursery.

1000 Spring Street, San Jose, CA 95110 | Open 9am-12pm Thursday-Saturday

Our team can help match you with a tree that fits your space, whether you are in a grant zone or selecting a tree through our donation program.

Please note that grant programs are available until funding runs out. Grant eligibility will be verified by our team when you select an available tree at the Community Nursery.

Have Questions?

If you live in a VTA-supported zone (blue, yellow, or pink):

If you live in the CalFire grant area:

If you live in a non-funded area:

For general nursery inventory:

 

Interest Form for VTA-supported zones: If you are eligible through a VTA funded program and are not sure where to start, fill out the form below and a Planting Team member will get back to you as soon as possible. Submissions are directed to trees@ourcityforest.org