Announcements, Environment

Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees

Public Information Office

November 1, 2022
3:10 pm

Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants.

Single-family and townhouse owners, homeowners associations, condominium associations and nonprofits in Rockville can receive a $150 rebate from the city for planting native trees. Learn how at www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes.

Rebates are also available for permeable paver retrofits, rain barrels, native-planting projects and pavement removal.

Need ideas for trees to plant? You can usually find these native trees at local nurseries or online:

Shade Trees

Willow oak (Quercus phellos).
River birch (Betula nigra).
Red maple (Acer rubrum).

Small Trees

Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.).
White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus).
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).

Evergreen Trees

American holly (Ilex opaca).
Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana).
Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).

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