West Hartford Has Free Trees For Folks To Plant As Part Of Ongoing Initiative

WEST HARTFORD, CT — With Spring warmth continuing its onslaught against a winter full of white stuff, the time to think about planting trees is fast approaching.

Residents of West Hartford still have an opportunity to claim free native trees as part of an ongoing effort to rebuild the town’s tree canopy.

The West Hartford Tree Project distributes more than 1,000 native trees to residents each year at no cost, supported by private donors.

Organizers say the program is intended to restore tree cover that helps keep neighborhoods cooler, improves air quality, and strengthens environmental resilience.

Remaining species include sycamore, tulip tree, swamp white oak, red oak, black birch, hazelnut, and eastern white pine.

Residents may reserve up to three trees each.

The trees are native to the region and selected for their ability to thrive in local conditions.

Participants receive planting instructions and a protective cage designed to help the young trees establish and grow.

Tree reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Program organizers say hundreds of residents have already signed up, contributing to a townwide effort to expand tree coverage for future generations.

Residents can reserve trees through the program’s online order form.

More information about the program and planting process is available on the West Hartford Tree Project website.

To reserve a tree and fill out an online form, click on this link.