The majority of our communities plantable green space exist on private property. Heres an opportunity for us to take advantage of this space and increase our tree canopy.


Tree Rebate

Receive up to $50.00 back per tree*

Tree Rebate 2009

Trees provide extraordinary environmental and community benefits.  They provide cooling shade, increase property values, filter harmful pollutants from the air, reduce stormwater runoff, and add beauty to neighborhoods. 

And becaus of these benefits, Casey Trees and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) have partnered to offer a rebate of up to $50.00 per tree* to individuals who plant trees on residential property in the District.

To qualify for a $50.00 tree rebate:

  1. Purchase and plant a non-invasive tree on a residential property in the District. Click here for a list of trees that do well in DC.
  2. Complete a tree rebate voucher pledging to water and care for the tree for a minimum of two years.
  3. Mail, fax, or email your rebate application and tree purchase receipt (original or photocopy) to:
    M:1123 11th St. NW
         Washington, DC 20001
    F: 202.833.4092
    E: jwoodworth@caseytrees.org
  4. Receive a rebate check up to $50.00 per tree*
  5. Optional.  Pick up a free Ooze Tube® watering bag for your tree from Casey Trees' office between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. M-F.

Download Tree Rebate Form

 

Please note:

*Three rebates per property.  Each tree must be accompanied by its own rebate form.

Invasive tree species and the Ash tree, the later due to the imminent arrival of the emerald ash borer in the District, should NOT be planted and do NOT qualify for a Tree Rebate.

Ask your garden center, arborist, or landscaper for right tree, right place selection advice and for planting instructions and be sure to read our tips for planting your own trees below.

 

Helpful Resources:

Learn the best place to plant your tree on your property:

Right Tree, Right Place, Right at Home! 

Step-by-step tree planting tutorial:

How to Plant a Tree