Big Thicket at White Rock Lake Park on June 1, 2023. Photo by Renee Umsted.
Six tree species will be available for Dallas residents during the fifth annual Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway taking place now through Sept. 30.
Registration for a free tree opened Sept. 5 and will stay open through the end of the month. Tree pickup will take place at six designated locations Nov. 4. Every Dallas residence will be eligible to register for a tree.
In order complete the online registration, residents will be required to have a current water bill or an ID to establish residency.
The trees that can be chosen from are the Bur oak, Sycamore, Mexican plum, American elm, Shumard oak and Lacebark elm.
Tree delivery is not available, and pickup will be Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pickup locations are Bishop Lynch High School, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School, Tyler Street Church, Marsh Lane Baptist Church and June Shelton School.
The Branch Out Dallas initiative was formed to help increase the citywide tree canopy, improve air quality and reduce the heat island effect.Â
“Each tree planted helps Dallas get closer to meeting these goals. Trees benefit everyone by cooling temperatures and improving air quality. Homeowners who plant a tree in their yard benefit by saving energy, cooling the air and adding shade,” Branch Out Dallas says.
