Free Tree Giveaway for Concord Homeowners & Concord Electric Systems Customers

The City of Concord is once again partnering with All Saints' Episcopal Church, Carolina Power Partners, and the Arbor Day Foundation to give away free trees to City of Concord homeowners and Concord Electric Systems customers.

As a Tree City USA member and one of North Carolina's public power communities, the City of Concord is committed to supporting a healthy tree canopy and helping homeowners reduce their energy costs. The City of Concord was the first municipality in North Carolina to join the Energy-Saving Trees program and is now participating for the eighth year in a row.

City of Concord homeowners and Concord Electric Systems customers can reserve their free trees online by visiting get.arborday.org/concord. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis. There are six tree varieties to choose from: Red Maple, Hophornbeam, Yellow Poplar, Post Oak, Shadblow Serviceberry, Appalachian Snow Dogwood.

Trees must be picked up on Saturday, October 17, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the All Saints' Episcopal Church located at 525 Lake Concord Rd NE in Concord. Master Gardeners will be at the tree pickup event to answer homeowners' tree care questions and offer proper planting techniques and tips.

Since joining the Energy Saving Trees program in 2019, a total of 1,887 free trees have been given out to homeowners across Concord, helping to save an estimated 6.9 million kWh of energy and over $1 million in combined energy and community benefits. Over the next 40 years, the projected impact of these trees include more than 50,000 pounds of air pollution removed and over 550,000 gallons of avoided water runoff.

By continuing to work together to support a healthy tree canopy, the City of Concord, partner organizations, and residents are helping to create a vibrant, healthy, and sustainable community.

Learn more about the City of Concord's urban forestry division and additional programs to support and preserve the City's tree canopy at concordnc.gov/trees.