Long Beach Sustainability

Long Beach Tree Planting Program

NOTE: Tree planting pauses during summer months (July-September). We are currently working to plant a backlog of trees. Any applications received after May 1, 2023, will be scheduled for planting in the Fall.

LB Sustainability is proud to support the growth of Long Beach’s urban forest through our tree planting programs! Through these programs, Long Beach residents can have a tree planted in their parkway and/or a fruit tree planted in their front yard for free.

Wait times to receive a tree through this program are estimated 3 months and can be longer based on several factors. In situations where residents wish to have a tree in their parkway sooner, many opt to purchase and plant a tree on their own.

Apply for a free tree below:

Don't want to wait to get a tree? You can purchase and plant a tree yourself any time and we have resouces to help you #TreeYourself.

                                                                             
Fruit Trees in Front Yards

NOTE: This program is currently paused. Any new applications will be placed on our waitlist.

LB Sustainability is able to offer this program thanks to grant funding from CalFIRE.

To apply for a fruit tree, please select the tree you would like planted in your front yard from the Fruit Tree List (Spanish/Khmer), fill out the form below and send the Fruit Tree Waiver (Spanish/Khmer) and Fruit Tree Maintenance Agreement (Spanish/Khmer) to:

City of Long Beach, Office of Sustainability
411 W. Ocean Blvd, 3rd floor
Long Beach CA, 90802

Or email to:

TreeRequest@longbeach.gov

Note: The Fruit Tree Waiver and Fruit Tree Maintenance Agreement can be sent by mail or emailed. These fruit trees are only available for front yards. They are not available for parkways and backyards. If you are interested in receiving a non-fruit tree for your parkway, please see our Public Tree Planting Program below.

Fruit Tree Application Form

First Name*

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Last Name*

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Phone Number*

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Email Address*

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Mailing Address*

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Address to receive the tree*

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Type of tree requested

-- Select an option -- Semi-dwarf Peach Full size Peach Semi-dwarf Avocado Full size Avocado Semi-dwarf Pomegranate Full size Fig Full size Pear Full size Apple *

Are you the owner of this property?*

Yes No *

Is there irrigation in this front yard?*

Yes No *

Does your yard meet the minimum space requirements for the selected tree?*

Yes No *

Please provide any details on the preferred planting location for this fruit tree in your front yard.

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I would like for the printed application materials to be mailed to me I would like to receive updates from the Office of Sustainability *

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Public Trees

The Office of Sustainability offers an individual, at-request, public tree planting program for Long Beach residents hoping for a tree to be planted in the parkway next to the sidewalk in front of their home. If you have a question related to public tree permit approvals, public tree removals, stump removals, tree trimming, or public tree health, please visit the Department of Public Works, Public Tree website.

Public trees offer a number of benefits to the surrounding community such as improving air quality, urban cooling, reducing stormwater runoff, increasing property values, and many more. That's why the Office of Sustainability is proud to be part of the Tree Partnership.

Note: Planting is put on hold during the summer months when it is too hot for newly planted trees to flourish. Applications received leading up to and during summer months will be eligible for planting in the fall.

To apply for a free parkway tree, follow these steps:

1. Review the City's Policy on Tree Maintenance 

2. Select a tree type from our Tree Selection List or take the Tree Selection Quiz:

Tree Selection Quiz

3. Email or mail a completed Tree Planting Permit form (Spanish/Khmer/Tagalog) to:

PWStreets@longbeach.gov

PW/Public Service - Trees
1651 San Francisco Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813

Phone: 562-570-2700*4

4. Once approved, submit the approved permit and completed The Tree Maintenance Agreement Form (Spanish/Khmer/Tagalog) by email or mail to:

TreeRequest@longbeach.gov

City of Long Beach, Office of Sustainability 
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd floor
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: 562-570-5927