Tree distributions

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a tree distribution, sites must meet all of the following criteria:

Public property within SMUD service area

Recognition of STF and SMUD for providing trees and this program

Permission from property owner(s)

Apply 30+ days in advance

15 tree minimum delivered to your site September-May

Functional irrigation

No foreseen construction in planting area

Site plan must adhere to Tree Foundation siting guidelines for planting distances from buildings, utilities, & infrastructure

Trees not required by city or county ordinance

Carbon & energy savings benefits of trees not counted toward a grant or other funding source

Apply for a tree distribution

Additional verification

Inquiry ID

Tree planting campaign

Planting project name

Inquiry source

Source other description

Contact information

First name

Last name

Phone

Organization

If another organization or group has requested these trees for an event, which organization(s)?

Planting site(s)

Location name

Address

City

State

ZIP

Property owner

Is there functional irrigation already on site in the area where trees will be planted, e.g. sprinklers, drip irrigation, soaker hoses, etc.?

YesNo

Planting date

Delivery details

Please upload your site plan that shows the location and species of each tree. Please also specify an acceptable substitute for each species in case your original choice is unavailable. If you do not specify, a substitute with comparable size and cultural requirements will be selected for you.

The minimum order is 15 trees. Combine orders for multiple sites if needed - add multiple properties above.

Preferred tree delivery date (Monday - Friday excluding holidays)

Please provide a secure location where trees can be delivered and an onsite contact who will be present on the delivery date to unload the trees. You will need to ensure the trees are watered each day until they can be planted and that they do not tip over in the wind.

The delivery driver cannot assist in unloading - ideally, have at least 2 people onsite who can unload #15 trees that can weigh ~50 lbs. The driver will provide a 3-hour delivery window the day prior and will call when they're approximately 30 minutes away.

Delivery location

Delivery address

City

State

ZIP

Onsite staff who will unload trees

Cell phone

Is there any other information you'd like to share, e.g. more precise directions to the drop-off location, alternate delivery dates, etc.?

SMUD & STF recognition

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District sponsors this program operated by the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Your organization and/or any partners must include recognition for both the Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD on any marketing or promotional materials produced (if any) - including flyers, event listings, blog posts, newsletters, social media posts (tag @sactree and @mysmud on Instagram), media releases, opening remarks, etc.

Please share how you will provide recognition to both organizations for providing these trees, or upload your event marketing materials that show this recognition.

Or upload your marketing materials that show SMUD/STF recognition:

Is any organization counting these trees toward deliverables for a grant, contract, or other funding source?

YesNo

Please specify which funding source and which deliverables are being attributed to these trees (e.g. tree count, carbon, etc.):

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Current availability for #15 trees

Availability varies seasonally; this list is updated monthly

Availability may be broader & timeframes are more flexible if you are open to #5 trees; ask staff for details.