ENTER THE MINNEAPOLIS EVERGREEN AND SHADE TREE LOTTERY

Minneapolis property owners can now enter the lottery for a chance to purchase a low-cost tree. This spring, we are offering evergreen and shade trees for $30.

The lottery is open from Feb. 1 through March 31. If selected, you’ll get an email in April with information on how to order up to two trees. Trees must be picked up May 18 or 19.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will fruit and ornamental trees be available in the lottery this spring?

A: Fruit and ornamental trees will not be in the spring lottery.

 

Q: Do I have enough room in my yard for a shade tree?

A: Shade trees actually take up less space than fruit and ornamental trees. The leaves and branches of the tree begin higher up than a fruit or ornamental tree.

 

Q: How are you addressing the long wait times during last year’s tree pickup?

A: We are looking forward to improving the pickup event after feedback from last year.

 

About the lottery

· Only Minneapolis property owners can enter the lottery.

· Entering the lottery does not guarantee you will be able to purchase a tree. We use the lottery to give an equal chance to everyone to purchase a tree through this popular program.

· Rental property owners may enter the lottery for each planting address.

· Evergreen trees are about 3 feet tall

· Shade trees are about 5-8 feet tall

· Trees weigh approximately 20-40 pounds

· At tree pickup, bring a large enough vehicle to pick up your tree.

· A neighbor or friend can pick up your tree for you if needed.

· Trees must be planted on your private property, not on the boulevard (the public property between the sidewalk and the street). You can request a tree for your boulevard through Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.

· For questions or more information, please contact Tree Trust's Community Forestry Team at 612-750-6840 or city_trees@treetrust.org.