The Minneapolis Health Department and Tree Trust are partnering to bring low cost trees to residents of Minneapolis. Check out the trees below for more information on the species that are available.

Here are the Details:

  • Residents interested in purchasing a tree should enter the lottery for the chance to purchase a tree. Please fill out the LOTTERY FORM before March 14. If selected, you will be notified by email, ordering will open for those selected March 17.
  • Trees are $30 each. You may purchase 3 trees per Minneapolis address.
  • Trees must be planted in Minneapolis and planted on private property.
  • Read the TREE SALE FAQS before proceeding, to learn how the sale works and related policies.
  • Please set up a Shopify customer  ACCOUNT, which will be required for purchasing in the sale.
  • Please refer to this VIDEO for assistance with navigating the ordering process.
  • Trees will be available for pick-up on May 30, May 31, or June 1. The location is to be determined, and will be updated on the website and communicated in your order confirmation email. More information under PICK-UP DETAILS
  • These trees do not come with a warranty. There are no refunds for trees that are not picked up during the designated time frame or for trees that die following removal from the pickup site.

  • Enroll in the Minneapolis Tree Census! Fill out THIS FORM to participate. Participants will receive 1-2 emails per year with a short survey to report on the health of their tree to help inform future programming.
  • Please contact us (651-358-0488) if you would prefer to arrange for payment by check. 

Things to consider:

  • Large shade trees should be planted at least 15 feet from power lines and/or buildings.
  • Save money on energy by planting large shade trees on the east or west side of your home.
  • Evergreen trees are about 3-4 feet tall; Shade trees are about 5-8 feet tall.
  • Trees weigh approximately 20-40 pounds.
  • For more information, contact Tree Trust’s Community Forestry Department at (651) 358-0488 or city_trees@treetrust.org.

Species options this Spring focus on many native species with special attention to plants with many wildlife benefits. Explore the options of understory and overstory trees to increase the vertical distribution of trees in your yard!