Free Tree Application (Original)

Free Tree Application

Thank you for helping increase tree canopy in Arlington. Please complete one application per tree/shrub.
Application Type
Are you the property owner? If you are completing this application on behalf of the property owner, we will need both your contact information as applicant as well as the contact information for the property owner.
What is the name of your group?
Applicable only for Condo/HOA/Apartment Complex or Place of Worship.
Full Name (Applicant)

First NameLast Name
Phone Number (Applicant)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address (Applicant)
example@example.com
Full Name (Property Owner)

First NameLast Name
Phone Number (Property Owner)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address (Property Owner)
example@example.com
Additional contact. Please provice the name, phone number and email of an additional contact in case we can't reach the property owner.

First NameLast Name
Phone Number (Additional contact)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address (Additional contact)
example@example.com
Complete Address of the Planting Location

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please provide the nearest cross street to the planting location (which enables our planting contractor to get clearance from Virginia 811.)
Description of the planting site, with as much detail as possible. An ideal example description: if you are facing the front door, the tree or shrub will go in the front yard on the left side of the property, 12 feet from the house, 5 feet from the driveway, 20 feet from the sidewalk, and 30 feet from streetside overhead wires.
This program uses civic association boundaries for our definition of neighborhoods.

Not sure of your neighborhood? Click here and type your address into the upper-right search box.
Select the neighborhood where the property is located
Select your first choice of species
In case your first species is not available, select your second choice of species.
Setbacks

To be eligible for approval, planting sites must meet county setback (distance) requirements from structures (e.g., house; shed), other trees, overhead wires, fences, and paved surfaces (e.g., sidewalks and driveways). Our website has more details. Please indicate below whether setbacks are sufficient for your proposed planting site.
Large/medium tree: is the planting site at least 10 feet from the house and other structures?
Small tree: is the planting site at least 5 feet from the house and other structures?
Large/medium tree: is the planting site at least 20 feet from the trunk of other medium or large trees in the area, whether existing on site or to-be planted?
Small tree: is the planting site at least 10 feet from the trunk of other small trees in the area, whether existing on site or to-be planted?
All species: is the planting site at least 3 feet from fences, sidewalks, and driveways?
All species: is the planting site at least 5 feet from overhead distribution power lines for “small” trees and at least 20 feet from overhead distribution power lines for “large” and medium trees?
Trees: does the planting site have access to at least 100 square feet of soil space (e.g., 10' x 10')?
Shrubs: is the planting site at least 5 feet from buildings and other trees/shrubs?
Trees: did the planting site have a dead tree or stump that was removed less than one year before this application?
Upload a photo of the planting location

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If you are a larger property (i.e. Condo/HOA/apartment complex or Place of worship), please upload a map showing planting location.

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If you are applying for a private entity including a condo/HOA/apartment complex, place of worship or club, please indicate by checking the box that you understand we must receive a letter from board of directors or property manager indicating that they support this application. Letters should be emailed to trees@ecoactionarlington.org
Cancellation Policy: Participants who change their minds about getting a tree after applying are none-the-less requiring large amounts of time and expense on the part of EcoAction Arlington and the many volunteers who support this program. If you need to withdraw your application, please notify us by Friday, January 22, 2027 in writing and include a reason for the withdrawal. We reserve the right to not accept future applications to this program from anyone who withdraws their application without a reasonable explanation.
Do you know about the opportunity to get a credit from planting trees from the Arlington County Stormwater Utility Credit Program? If not, we recommend you read more on the County's website: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Sustainability/Stormwater/Stormwater-Utility-Fee/Stormwater-Utility-Credit-Program
How did you hear about the tree planting program?

Other
Optional: Donations help support this program and improve our community's tree canopy. If applications exceed available funding, donors may be prioritized.
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