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Thanks Chattanooga! We’re fresh out of free trees!

Due to overwhelming response, we’ve given away all of the free trees for now. But we’ll make an announcement if we’re able to do another Free Tree ReLeaf event in the future.

Sign up here to receive updates about future Free Tree ReLeaf events.

Spruce up your yard with a free tree!

At Reflection Riding starting October 21

Free Tree ReLeaf

Get your free tree & see the benefits!

Give your lawn a fresh new addition during the Free Tree ReLeaf program. EPB has teamed up with Reflection Riding and the City of Chattanooga to offer new trees to households like yours. And best of all – it’s completely free. Mature trees provide cooling shade that can help lower your energy bills. Plus, trees help protect the environment by providing food and natural habitats for local wildlife, and reducing soil erosion, which decreases the volume of stormwater runoff.

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Qualifications

Does everyone get a free tree?

If your home is located within the EPB service area, and you receive your electricity from EPB, then you qualify to receive a free tree for planting.* Reflection Riding staff will also verify your qualifications on site when you visit.

*Subject to availability, while supplies last

Tree Benefits Trees play a critical role in creating healthier, safer and more connected communities. Plus, they provide all kinds of tangible benefits as well!
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Free Tree ReLeaf

Here’s how the program works:

  1. Visit Reflection Riding beginning Saturday, October 21 (located at 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419). Nursery hours are Tuesday thru Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
  2. Reflection Riding employees will verify your property address and recommend tree varieties based on your soil type and intended planting location.
  3. You can explore the nursery and choose your tree (just like a holiday tree farm!).
  4. Reflection Riding staff will answer any questions and help complete your Free Tree Releaf adoption!
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Trees Available Several tree and shrub options are available while supplies last. Keep in mind your intended planting location and check the mature size and light requirements to ensure you choose the right plant for the right spot.

SPECIES

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

MATURE SIZE

FEATURES

SPECIES
AMERICAN HOLLY

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Shade/Partial Shade/Sun

MATURE SIZE
H: 15-30'
W: 10-20'

FEATURES
Fruits

AMERICAN HOLLY

Shade/Partial Shade/Sun

H: 15-30'
W: 10-20'

Fruits

SPECIES
Arrowwood Viburnum

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Partial Shade/Full Sun

MATURE SIZE
H: 6-10'
W: 6-10'

FEATURES
Flowers
Fruits

Arrowwood Viburnum

Partial Shade/Full Sun

H: 6-10'
W: 6-10'

Flowers
Fruits

SPECIES
Black Elderberry

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full Shade/Partial Sun

MATURE SIZE
H: 5-12'
W: 5-12'

FEATURES
Flowers
Berries

Black Elderberry

Full Shade/Partial Sun

H: 5-12'
W: 5-12'

Flowers
Nuts

SPECIES
Bottlebrush Buckeye

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Partial/Full Shade

MATURE SIZE
H: 6-12'
W: 8-15'

FEATURES
Flowers
Nuts

Bottlebrush Buckeye

Partial/Full Shade

H: 6-12'
W: 8-15'

Flowers
Nuts

SPECIES
Buttonbush

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Partial Shade/Shade

MATURE SIZE
H: 6-12'
W: 6-12'

FEATURES
Fruit

Buttonbush

Partial Shade/Shade

H: 6-12'
W: 6-12'

Fruit

SPECIES
Sweetbay Magnolia

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full Shade/Partial Sun

MATURE SIZE
H: 10-35'
W: 10-35'

FEATURES
Flowers
Fruits

Sweetbay Magnolia

Full Shade/Partial Sun

H: 10-35'
W: 10-35'

Flowers
Fruits

SPECIES
Sweetshrub

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Partial Shade

MATURE SIZE
H: 6-9'
W: 6-9'

FEATURES
Flowers
Fruits

Sweetshrub

Partial Shade

H: 6-9'
W: 6-9'

Flowers
Fruits

SPECIES
Wax Myrtle

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Partial Shade/Full Sun

MATURE SIZE
H: 6-12'
W: 8-10'

FEATURES
Fruits

Wax Myrtle

Partial Shade/Full Sun

H: 6-12'
W: 8-10'

Fruits

SPECIES
Yaupon Holly

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Partial Shade/Full Sun

MATURE SIZE
H: 10-20'
W: 8-12'

FEATURES
Flowers
Fruits

Yaupon Holly

Partial Shade/Full Sun

H: 10-20'
W: 8-12'

Flowers
Fruits

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