Dallas Residents Can Register for Free Tree Program Through September

The City of Dallas has opened registration for the eighth Annual Branch Out Dallas program, offering free trees to residents within city limits. The initiative aims to expand the urban tree canopy and support environmental sustainability.

Online registration is currently open and will remain available through September 30, 2026, while supplies last. Residents must have a Dallas Water Utilities water account number to register at dallas.gov/branchoutdallas. During the online process, participants can select from available tree varieties and choose a specific pick-up location.

Successful registrants are required to collect their free 5-gallon tree on Dallas Arbor Day, Saturday, November 7, 2026, between 9 a.m. and noon. The city has stated that tree delivery is not available, so participants must plan to visit their selected site during the designated hours.

The program supports efforts to reduce stormwater runoff into drainage systems, cool temperatures, improve air quality, and mitigate the heat island effect. Branch Out Dallas is led by Dallas Water Utilities staff with support from the citywide Forestry team, community partners, and volunteers who assist in distributing the trees.

Questions regarding the program can be directed to [email protected]. By participating, residents contribute to a healthier urban environment as the trees mature and provide shade and stormwater management benefits.