More and new types of trees are being offered at the annual Richmond tree sale this year.
The City of Richmond is selling 1,000 different fruit and non-fruit species of trees for $10 each, which is double the offerings compared to 2022.
This sale is meant to increase the tree canopy and urban forest by getting residents to plant trees in their own yards.
“The success of our inaugural tree sale last year confirms our residents are interested in playing a vital role in further expanding the city’s urban forest and enhancing its tree canopy coverage, which offers many benefits for all,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“At the heart of our city’s ongoing resiliency lies our commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Planting a tree is a gift to both current and future generations—a meaningful step towards enhancing air quality, fostering wildlife habitats, providing shade and leaving a lasting legacy.”
The nursery-grown quality trees will be in five-gallon-sized pots and range in size from three to six feet tall and Richmond residents can purchase up to two trees per household this year.
There will be eight species available on a first come first serve basis: assorted apples, assorted fruiting cherries, garry oak, Oregon ash, paper birch, serviceberry, shore pine and Sitka willow.
Residents can register to purchase up to two trees through the MyRichmond online portal or by clicking here starting Monday, Aug. 28 until Sept. 1.
Trees will be ready for pickup on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the city works yard (5599 Lynas Lane), where residents will need to show proof of residency at that time.
Tree-planting brochures will be handed out by city staff when residents pick up their trees.
