The City of Rockville will give away a limited number of native trees and shrubs to Rockville residents during a pickup event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive. Here’s what you need to know:
Trees will be available to City of Rockville residents only. Limit one tree per household.
Preregistration is required and opens Thursday, Sept. 1 at www.rockvillemd.gov/treegiveaway. No walkups.
Five species are expected to be available. This list is subject to change and species preferences are not guaranteed:
- Redbud (Cercis canadensis).
- White fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus).
- Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).
- Spicebush (Lindera benzoin).
- Black cherry (Prunus serotina).
Interested in planting more trees?
The Rockville RainScapes Rebates Program offers rebates of up to $150 per native tree to single family residences, homeowners’ associations, condominium associations and nonprofits in the City of Rockville. To learn more and apply, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes.