Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway

715 East Bird Street,Tampa FL 33604

06 May, 2023

Description

City of Tampa residents are invited to pick up a FREE tree during Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway! The City of Tampa is providing 1,000 trees to the community to support Tampa's urban tree canopy. Residents will be able to choose between 6 tree species (each is a 3 gallons tree) while supplies last. Up to two (2) free trees per household. --- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Residents must live within City of Tampa limits to be eligible for up to two free trees per household; and must be prepared to show proof of residency. If you are unsure whether you reside in the City limits, please visit: http://tampa.gov/City-Limits Residents must also come prepared to safely transport a 5-8 feet tall tree in their vehicles. Staff will be on-site to help load the trees. Please arrive prepared with a blanket covering the bed of your car/truck where the tree will be loaded. The goal is to move vehicles in and out as quickly as possible so please come prepared. --- NATIVE TREE SPECIES 1. Red Maple - Mature spread: 25 to 35 feet | Mature height: 60 to 75 feet 2. Bald Cypress - Mature spread: 25 to 35 feet | Mature height: 60 to 80 feet 3. Buttonwood - Mature spread: 20 to 30 feet | Mature height: 30 to 45 feet 4. Red Cedar – Mature spread: 20 to 30 feet | Mature height: 25 to 45 feet 5. Sweetbay Magnolia – Mature spread: 15 to 25 feet | Mature height: 40 to 50 feet 6. Southern Magnolia - Mature spread: 30 to 40 feet | Mature height: 60 to 80 feet Please note, you will pick your tree species on site. Tree species will be available while supplies last. --- PLANTING AND SAFETY DISCLAIMER Read before you dig! April is Safe Digging Month. We recommend calling 811 before you dig to ensure you are planting your tree safely and effectively. PLEASE NOTE: Trees need to be planted 10 feet from underground utilities such as water and sewer and should not be planted within 30 feet from above ground electrical lines. Toolkit for safe digging: https://www.sunshine811.com/toolkit Homeowner FAQ: https://www.sunshine811.com/homeowner-faq Tree Location info from TECO: https://www.tampaelectric.com/globalassets/files/content/treeplantingandsafety.pdf Everything to know to plant your tree: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/documents/containerized.pdf Video : https://youtu.be/W2xjDqbr1U4 --- This event is hosted by the City of Tampa's Parks & Recreation Department and the City's Sustainability & Resiliency Officer, Whit Remer. This initiative is powered by Mayor Jane Castor's Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow vision.