FREE Trees for Homeowners and Concord Electric Systems Customers

Reservations Open Monday, September 8^th. Quantities are limited, register today and set a reminder!

The City of Concord and the Creation Care team at All Saints' Episcopal Church are again partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation and Carolina Power Partners to give away 300 free trees to 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 was the first municipality in North Carolina to join the Energy-Saving Trees program and is now participating for the seventh year in a row.

City of Concord homeowners and Concord Electric Systems customers can reserve their trees online by visiting get.arborday.org/concord.

Reservations open on Monday, September 8 at 8 a.m. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis. Residents can sign up in advance to receive a reminder of when reservations begin.

There are eight tree varieties to choose from: Red Maple, American Linden, Allegheny Serviceberry, Bald Cypress, White Oak, Black Tupelo, White Fringe and Carolina Silverbell.

Trees must be picked up on Saturday, October 18 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 teach homeowners proper planting techniques and answer tree care questions.

In 2024, the City of Concord and All Saints' Episcopal Church gave out 300 native trees to homeowners across the city. The projected 20-year beneficial outcomes for these 300 trees are: 735,931 kWh energy saved, 426,209 pounds of carbon sequestered, 2,414 pounds of air pollutants absorbed, and over 6 million gallons of stormwater runoff filtered.

In total, over the last six years of the program, 1,583 free trees have been given out to homeowners in Concord. Assuming all 1,583 trees were planted and survived, the 20-year projected outcomes include nearly 3 million kWh energy saved, over 6 million pounds of carbon sequestered, more than 11,000 pounds of air pollutants absorbed, over 27 million gallons of stormwater runoff filtered, and over $540,000 in combined energy and community benefits.