Annapolis Officially Opens Registration For Fall Tree Giveaway

ANNAPOLIS, MD — If you're in the market for a new street tree, you're in luck, so long as you meet a few requirements set by the City of Annapolis.

In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the City of Annapolis will be providing residents with a free tree to not only combat climate change but also reduce stormwater runoff and provide shade during hot days, among other benefits.

"Beautify your block. Cool your street. It starts with a tree," reads an announcement by the city.

Residents interested in signing up can do so by completing an online form but are also needed to meet the following requirements:

• Be a City of Annapolis resident or property owner
• Have a suitable planting location in the public right-of-way (typically the strip between the sidewalk and the curb) or in the front yard
• Agree to water and care for the tree for the first 3 years

The city is providing an online tool to help residents determine the best location to plant the tree.