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Reforest at Home

City of Lexington Urban Forestry / Environmental Quality and Public Works · City program

Free tree saplings; up to 5 per household

The City of Lexington gives free tree saplings to Fayette County homeowners at an annual event. Households can take up to five trees, first come first served while supplies last.

Opens: April 25, 2026
Closes: April 25, 2026
Last verified: August 16, 2026
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Program details

How it works

Reforest at Home is a city event where free tree saplings are given away to homeowners in Fayette County. The page says an arborist is available at each location to help homeowners choose the right tree for their yard.

What the service covers

The event gives away shade trees and shrubs/small trees. The listed species on the page include:

  • Shumard oak
  • Black oak
  • Persimmon
  • Tulip poplar
  • Silky dogwood
  • Common chokecherry

Amounts and matching

  • Limit of 5 total trees per household.
  • Each household may take up to 2 trees from the shrubs and small trees category.
  • First come, first served while supplies last.

How to apply

The page does not describe a formal application; it is an event giveaway at multiple locations.

Timing and deadlines

  • The event date shown is 2026-04-25.
  • The page says it is first come, first served and while supplies last.
  • The source does not state whether the event recurs annually beyond the 2026 listing.

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