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Fall 2023
Tree Adoption Day
Sponsors
Maureen Peters & Joe Turley - The MoeJoe Charitable Fund
The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Good Works Program
Trees Lexington's Fall Tree Adoption
Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9a-12p
Greyline Station, 101 west Loudon Avenue
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This giveaway will offer one (1) tree per address, and one (1) tree per person. Please determine more than one species that would suit your site conditions, as we anticipate limited quantities of several species. We will post the list of available species when our orders are finalized. We're excited to bring close to 150 small/understory trees and hundreds of large/canopy trees to this event!
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Tree adopters must agree to plant the tree on private property in Lexington. Private property makes up over 70% of plantable space in Lexington. Trees can be planted on residential, commercial, or school properties.
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One tree per address, one tree per person.
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There is no cost to adopting a tree. This giveaway is funded through a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, and supporting sponsors Maureen Peters & Joe Turley, who believe in making the benefits of trees available to everyone.
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Please commit to weekly watering at a minimum equivalent to 1" of rain (10 gallons) each week.
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Mulch your tree to help retain moisture around the growing roots, and to protect the trunk from mower or string trimmer damage.
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Consider your site conditions so our arborists can ensure you choose the right tree for the right place.
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Watch for follow-up surveys and participate. This information helps us collect useful data about tree survival rates, and when the trees we've provided would be factored in to tree canopy data for Lexington.
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Deciduous
To be determined! We are working on our orders and will update this page when we have more information!
Oaks
TBD
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Deciduous Conifers
TBD
Thank you to Greyline Station for providing the space for community events like our Tree Giveaways!
Things to note:​
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Trees are only available to residents of Fayette County.
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One (1) tree per address.
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Trees/species are in limited supply and will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
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All trees will be in two (2) or three (3) gallon containers with potting soil. We recommend bringing a towel or tarp to set under trees if transporting inside your vehicle.​​
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Trees need both love and care, especially in the first few years of their establishment. Receiving one of these trees means you commit to keeping it watered (10 gallons/week or 1 inch of rainfall), mulched, and fertilized (if needed). We are available to help with questions related to tree care as they grow!
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Due to street tree species requirements set by the City of Lexington, we advise you to apply now for a permit with "acceptable species" indicated where prompted for species information. We suggest choosing 3 street tree friendly species you'd be happy with since our giveaway is first come, first served.
We recommend most of these trees for open front and/or back yards.
Some trees are acceptable species for street trees, and require a permit before planting. The process is simple! Browse the acceptable species and apply for a permit today!
Planting your new tree is easy-treezy with
our planting guide!
Step 1: Call 811!
MEET THE SPECIES:
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Below are just a few of the tree species we will have shared at past giveaways. We expect to nearly 40 tree species and 150+ trees that will be small or medium sized at maturity, along with hundreds of large/canopy species.
A majestic, large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The bur oak is relatively slow growing, but will live a long time under good conditions. This species produces large acorns once it reaches maturity.
A majestic, large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The bur oak is relatively slow growing, but will live a long time under good conditions. This species produces large acorns once it reaches maturity.
A majestic, large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The bur oak is relatively slow growing, but will live a long time under good conditions. This species produces large acorns once it reaches maturity.
A majestic, large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The bur oak is relatively slow growing, but will live a long time under good conditions. This species produces large acorns once it reaches maturity.
Bur Oak
A large shade tree that prefers medium to large lawns. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The Yellow Buckeye is has a moderate growth rate. This species is known for its flowers in late spring and produces shiny brown "buckeyes" in the fall.
A large shade tree that prefers medium to large lawns. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The Yellow Buckeye is has a moderate growth rate. This species is known for its flowers in late spring and produces shiny brown "buckeyes" in the fall.
A large shade tree that prefers medium to large lawns. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The Yellow Buckeye is has a moderate growth rate. This species is known for its flowers in late spring and produces shiny brown "buckeyes" in the fall.
A large shade tree that prefers medium to large lawns. Typical mature height is 60 to 80 feet. The Yellow Buckeye is has a moderate growth rate. This species is known for its flowers in late spring and produces shiny brown "buckeyes" in the fall.
Yellow Buckeye
A medium to large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 50 to 70 feet. Is able to grow in poor or rocky soils. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
A medium to large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 50 to 70 feet. Is able to grow in poor or rocky soils. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
A medium to large shade tree with an irregularly rounded crown. The Catalpa prefers full sun and has a mature height of 40 to 60 feet. It is able to tolerate dry sites, occasional flooding, and road salt. This species produces showy flowers in the early summer and is popular with insect pollinators.
A medium to large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Typical mature height is 50 to 70 feet. Is able to grow in poor or rocky soils. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
Catalpa
The Cherrybark Oak is a large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Its mature height is approximately 110'-130'. It is considered one of the most highly valued of the oaks in the southern United States. Relative to other oaks, this oak is considered to be fast growing. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity. Photo by Bruce Kirchoff from Greensboro, NC, USA.
The Cherrybark Oak is a large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Its mature height is approximately 110'-130'. It is considered one of the most highly valued of the oaks in the southern United States. Relative to other oaks, this oak is considered to be fast growing. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity. Photo by Bruce Kirchoff from Greensboro, NC, USA.
The Cherrybark Oak is a large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Its mature height is approximately 110'-130'. It is considered one of the most highly valued of the oaks in the southern United States. Relative to other oaks, this oak is considered to be fast growing. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity. Photo by Bruce Kirchoff from Greensboro, NC, USA.
The Cherrybark Oak is a large shade tree that prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. Its mature height is approximately 110'-130'. It is considered one of the most highly valued of the oaks in the southern United States. Relative to other oaks, this oak is considered to be fast growing. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity. Photo by Bruce Kirchoff from Greensboro, NC, USA.
Cherrybark Oak
The Overcup Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 40 to 60 feet. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The Overcup Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 40 to 60 feet. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The Overcup Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 40 to 60 feet. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
Overcup Oak
The Allegheny Serviceberry is a small understory tree that grows to be between 15 to 25 feet. This tree prefers partial sun/shade. In the spring, it produces fragrant white flowers followed by edible purple berries.
The Allegheny Serviceberry is a small understory tree that grows to be between 15 to 25 feet. This tree prefers partial sun/shade. In the spring, it produces fragrant white flowers followed by edible purple berries.
The Allegheny Serviceberry is a small understory tree that grows to be between 15 to 25 feet. This tree prefers partial sun/shade. In the spring, it produces fragrant white flowers followed by edible purple berries.
The Allegheny Serviceberry is a small understory tree that grows to be between 15 to 25 feet. This tree prefers partial sun/shade. In the spring, it produces fragrant white flowers followed by edible purple berries.
Serviceberry
The White Oak is a large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 80 feet. Pyramidal when young, but matures into a substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The White Oak is a large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 80 feet. Pyramidal when young, but matures into a substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The White Oak is a large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 80 feet. Pyramidal when young, but matures into a substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The White Oak is a large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 80 feet. Pyramidal when young, but matures into a substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. It prefers large lawns and open spaces with full sun. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
White Oak
The Swamp White Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 60 feet. It can thrive in medium to large lawns. Unlike some of the other oaks listed, this species has a preference for wet, low-lying areas and can tolerate occasional flooding. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The Swamp White Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 60 feet. It can thrive in medium to large lawns. Unlike some of the other oaks listed, this species has a preference for wet, low-lying areas and can tolerate occasional flooding. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The Swamp White Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 60 feet. It can thrive in medium to large lawns. Unlike some of the other oaks listed, this species has a preference for wet, low-lying areas and can tolerate occasional flooding. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
The Swamp White Oak is a medium to large shade tree with a typical height range of 50 to 60 feet. It can thrive in medium to large lawns. Unlike some of the other oaks listed, this species has a preference for wet, low-lying areas and can tolerate occasional flooding. This species produces acorns once it reaches maturity.
Swamp White Oak
The Pawpaw is a small to medium sized tree that can grow between 15 to 25 feet. In the summer, this tree produces edible fruit said to have a banana-like flavor. Pawpaw trees can tolerate full sun but do well as an understory tree.
The Pawpaw is a small to medium sized tree that can grow between 15 to 25 feet. In the summer, this tree produces edible fruit said to have a banana-like flavor. Pawpaw trees can tolerate full sun but do well as an understory tree.
The Pawpaw is a small to medium sized tree that can grow between 15 to 25 feet. In the summer, this tree produces edible fruit said to have a banana-like flavor. Pawpaw trees can tolerate full sun but do well as an understory tree.
The Pawpaw is a small to medium sized tree that can grow between 15 to 25 feet. In the summer, this tree produces edible fruit said to have a banana-like flavor. Pawpaw trees can tolerate full sun but do well as an understory tree.
Pawpaw
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The American Basswood is a large shade tree that can grow up to 60 to 80 feet. The tree can tolerate both full sun and partial sun/shade. The American Basswood flowers are fragrant and emerge in early summer.
The American Basswood is a large shade tree that can grow up to 60 to 80 feet. The tree can tolerate both full sun and partial sun/shade. The American Basswood flowers are fragrant and emerge in early summer.
The American Basswood is a large shade tree that can grow up to 60 to 80 feet. The tree can tolerate both full sun and partial sun/shade. The American Basswood flowers are fragrant and emerge in early summer.
The American Basswood is a large shade tree that can grow up to 60 to 80 feet. The tree can tolerate both full sun and partial sun/shade. The American Basswood flowers are fragrant and emerge in early summer.
American Basswood
The Bald Cypress is large ornamental tree for parks or large lawns. It has a maximum height of 50 to 75 feet. This species is a good selection for growing in wet soils either in low spots or near water. Though it looks like a needled evergreen tree, this species is a cone-bearing deciduous tree that turns its leaves in the winter.
The Bald Cypress is large ornamental tree for parks or large lawns. It has a maximum height of 50 to 75 feet. This species is a good selection for growing in wet soils either in low spots or near water. Though it looks like a needled evergreen tree, this species is a cone-bearing deciduous tree that turns its leaves in the winter.
The Bald Cypress is large ornamental tree for parks or large lawns. It has a maximum height of 50 to 75 feet. This species is a good selection for growing in wet soils either in low spots or near water. Though it looks like a needled evergreen tree, this species is a cone-bearing deciduous tree that turns its leaves in the winter.
The Bald Cypress is large ornamental tree for parks or large lawns. It has a maximum height of 50 to 75 feet. This species is a good selection for growing in wet soils either in low spots or near water. Though it looks like a needled evergreen tree, this species is a cone-bearing deciduous tree that turns its leaves in the winter.
Bald Cypress
Redbuds are small/medium understory trees that can grow from 20 to 30 feet. They often have a multi-stemmed growth form. They can tolerate full sun and partial sun/shade. In the spring, Redbuds produce clusters of pink flowers. The fruit of Redbud trees is a long, slender seed pod (legume).
Redbuds are small/medium understory trees that can grow from 20 to 30 feet. They often have a multi-stemmed growth form. They can tolerate full sun and partial sun/shade. In the spring, Redbuds produce clusters of pink flowers. The fruit of Redbud trees is a long, slender seed pod (legume).
Redbuds are small/medium understory trees that can grow from 20 to 30 feet. They often have a multi-stemmed growth form. They can tolerate full sun and partial sun/shade. In the spring, Redbuds produce clusters of pink flowers. The fruit of Redbud trees is a long, slender seed pod (legume).
Redbuds are small/medium understory trees that can grow from 20 to 30 feet. They often have a multi-stemmed growth form. They can tolerate full sun and partial sun/shade. In the spring, Redbuds produce clusters of pink flowers. The fruit of Redbud trees is a long, slender seed pod (legume).