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

Trees being planted

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

Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties including single-family and townhome residences, homeowners associations, condominium associations, religious institutions, private schools and other nonprofits. Learn more 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: 

Fruit Trees 

  • Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.).
  • Pawpaw (Asimina triloba).
  • American plum (Prunus americana).

Small Trees 

  • White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus).
  • Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).
  • Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis).

Evergreen Trees 

  • Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).
  • Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana).
  • American holly (Ilex opaca).

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