City of Orlando will give away free trees

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando residents with a green thumb can receive a free tree next week.

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From May 15 to May 17, the City of Orlando will give away free trees as part of Mayor Buddy Dyer’s One Person, One Tree initiative.

People can pick up a tree for their household at McQuigg Urban Farm or at the Englewood Neighborhood Center.

The McQuigg Urban Farm will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 15 through May 17, while the Englewood Neighborhood Center will be open only on May 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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These trees will be available: Brown Turkey Fig, Fruit Cocktail Tree, Saijo Persimmon and Spring Satin Plumcot.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are also welcome.

The event is in partnership with OUC and the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Click here for more details.

See maps of the locations below:

McQuigg Community Garden

Englewood Neighborhood Center:

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