Denver Digs Trees

Each Spring The Park People's Denver Digs Trees program provides 1000++ free and low cost trees for Denverites.

Applications open in January for pick up and planting in April.

Cada primavera, el programa Denver Digs Trees de The Park People proporciona 1000 árboles gratuitos o de bajo coste a los habitantes de Denver.

Las solicitudes se abren en enero para recoger los árboles y plantarlos en abril

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Applications for Denver Digs Trees 2025 have closed : Se han cerrado las solicitudes para Denver Digs Trees 2025

Click here to be notified when applications for 2026 open : Haga clic aquí para recibir un aviso cuando se abran las candidaturas para 2026.

Basics of the Program

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Denver Digs Trees focuses on providing medium and large sized shade trees for planting within the City of Denver. ALL Denver residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools are eligible to apply.

In order to support the health and survival of your tree, please follow these TREE SPACING REQUIREMENTS very carefully!

Not sure how to care for your tree? We provide free planting and care guides, as well as offer free planting and care workshops to all tree recipients.

Find answers to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, including information about applying for trees, the size and transport of trees, planting and care, and more.

Program Fees

On average, each tree costs The Park People over $200 to provide. However, our generous sponsors help to cover much of this cost so you pay less for your tree! We believe that everyone should have access to the benefits trees provide, and cost should not be a barrier to planting the trees our neighborhoods need.

The per tree program fee is based upon the neighborhood where the tree will be planted. Applicants facing financial hardship may request a 'Treeship' to receive free trees

**Lower tree-canopy 'Focus' neighborhoods are: Athmar Park, Auraria, Baker, Barnum, Barnum West, Chaffee Park, Clayton, Cole, College View/South Platte, East Colfax, Elyria-Swansea, Five Points, Globeville, Green Valley Ranch, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Mar Lee, Montbello, Northeast Park Hill, Overland, Ruby Hill, Skyland, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park, West Colfax, Westwood, and Whittier. Click here to FIND OUT WHICH NEIGHBORHOOD YOU LIVE IN

Resources

Planting Instructions Tree Care Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions

Yard Trees

For planting in your yard (on private property)

These trees may be planted in front, back, or side yards. At a site without a 'tree lawn' these are any trees planted 11 feet or more from the curb.

Yard trees can shade and 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.

Street Trees

For planting along the street (in the public right-of-way)

These trees may be planted either in the 'tree lawn' (area between the sidewalk and the curb) or, in the absence of a tree lawn, at a distance of 10 feet from the curb.

Street trees beautify our neighborhoods and improve our quality of life, including traffic calming, decreased crime, improved air and water quality, lower home energy bills and enhanced property values.

Our 2025 Program Sponsors and Partners:

303.722.6262
info@theparkpeople.org
450 Decatur St. Denver, CO 80204

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