Denver Digs Trees

The Denver Digs Trees program helps residents cultivate a greener, healthier, more livable urban environment. The program provides Denver residents with affordable trees for planting on both public and private property.

The Park People hosts two tree distributions - spring and fall, offering a variety of species appropriate for Colorado's climate and the urban environment. These low cost trees are available to all Denver residents and are free to residents in our 23 target neighborhoods. Find out which Denver neighborhood you live in.

YOU can apply for Spring Street Trees, Fall Yard Trees, or both!  You can also sign up to receive notices when tree applications are available.

 

Resources

Planting Instructions                Tree Care Guidelines               Frequently Asked Questions

 

Spring Street Trees

Each spring, Denver Digs Trees offers affordable street trees.  Street trees are planted close to the curbside in the "tree lawn" between the sidewalk and curb or, in areas with no tree lawn, 10 feet into the yard from the curb. Street trees beautify our neighborhoods and improve our quality of life, including traffic calming, decreased crime, improved air and water quality, and enhanced property values.

The Spring Street Tree Distribution has passed, but you may still be able to get street trees - FREE FOR ALL DENVER RESIDENTS THIS SPRING ONLY!  Please read, complete, and submit ASAP this application.  Species availability is limited, so be sure to thoroughly complete the species selection section.

 

Fall Shade Trees for Your Yard

A strategically planted shade tree can help you save money and fight global warming! The shade of a large tree can reduce the amount of energy needed to cool your home, which results in lower energy bills and less carbon released into the atmosphere. These trees also enhance property values, buffer noise, and provide shelter for birds and other wildlife.

Fall Yard Tree applications will be available in late-July. Please visit our website again then or sign up to be notified when applications are available.

 

After you've planted your tree(s), we encourage you to register your tree with the City's Mile High Million tree campaign. Click here and make your tree count!