How To Get Your Free Tree Seedlings In Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Communities throughout New Jersey, including Cherry Hill, will give away five free bare root tree seedlings to each household to celebrate Arbor Day.

The New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign assists communities in the restoration of the tree canopy damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

To date, more than 500,000 trees have been distributed around New Jersey through this program. The New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign partners with the New Jersey Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation.

Cherry Hill will make seedlings available from 2-4 p.m. April 30 at the Croft Farm Arts Center (100 Bortons Rd.). For more pickup locations, click here.

Arbor Day is April 28.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How big are the trees?
Six inches to 2-foot tall bare root seedlings in a bundle of five.

What do I need to bring?
Show up at the listed location on the designated date and time. No registration or identification required. Make sure sign up if your municipality is requesting.

What if my town isn't listed?
Pick up trees at any pickup location — you don't need to be a resident of that town.

Where can I get more than five seedlings?
Visit www.forestnursery.nj.gov to view the Nursery Catalog.

What kind of tree species will I receive?
Each location may have a variety of tree species, but there is no published list of species per location. Species are distributed based on what grows best in that area. Municipalities in the northern part of the state may receive persimmon or red oak trees, while towns in the south may receive virginia pine or other species adapted to this region. Seedlings that are salt tolerant are distributed to shore towns may include bayberry or beach plum, shrubs commonly found on dunes and in other coastal environments.