Thu March 31, 2022
FREE Seedling Giveaway Extended!
Remaining Curbside pickup location:
Celebrate Arbor Day by helping to grow the urban canopy in Downers Grove! Choose to plant a red oak, swamp white oak, bur oak or overcup oak seedling in your own yard. Planting instructions will be provided. The seedling giveaway is available to Park District residents only; maximum of 2 per person.
Here is a list of the trees we have to give away in 2022:
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Red Oak |
Mature Height: 60-75 ft. Mature Width: 60-75 ft. Light Exposure: full to partial sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Swamp White Oak |
Mature Height: 50-60 ft. Mature Width: 50-60 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Bur Oak |
Mature Height: 50 ft. Mature Width: 50 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Moist, well drained |
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Overcup Oak |
Mature Height: 45-70 ft. Mature Width: 35-50 ft. Light Exposure: Full sun or partial sun Soil Preference: Acidic, loamy, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils |
The Downers Grove Park District would like to give a special thank you to Tammy and the crew at Living Lands & Waters for their help and support of our Arbor Day program!