
Leon County is proud to offer the 2023 Adopt-a-Tree Program. Applications are now being accepted through January 31, 2023, on a first-come, first-served basis. If you live inside Leon County but outside of Tallahassee city limits, you may qualify to have a tree planted on your property for free.
Since 2007, through the Adopt-a-Tree Program, Leon County has planted 4,107 trees in nearly 250 neighborhoods. Residents will have the option to have a tree delivered to their residence for planting at their own convenience. This creates a fun and educational project for the whole family, and instructions for tree planting and tree care will be provided when the tree is delivered. Those who would like staff to assist with planting their tree can request the tree planting service.
If you agree to water the tree three times a week for one year, Leon County will plant the tree anywhere between your house and any publicly maintained road or any privately maintained road with public access. To learn more about tree care, click here. To find other tree resources, click here.
Right Tree, Right Place
Matching the right tree to the right place is the best way to ensure the health and longevity of our trees. A tree that has its needs met is better able to withstand the pressures of insects, disease, or other stress factors. Choosing the right tree for the right place ensures vibrant health, reduces maintenance, and maximizes benefits. Take note of site factors such as sun or shade, soil type, and drainage, and find a tree species that fits those characteristics. When finding the right place, the mature size of the tree compared to the space constraints of the location, including overhead utility wires, nearby structures and hardscapes, and other plants, should also be considered.