Applications for the 2022 free tree giveaway are open.
You can apply now for free trees via the NSW Planning Portal. Get in quick, edible native tree varieties are on offer this month, with only a limited number of trees available.
2022 free tree giveaway
Residents across Greater Sydney can apply for free trees in August, as we partner with IndigiGrow – an Aboriginal owned, not-for-profit nursery in La Perouse.
This August, 1,000 households can apply for native trees with edible varieties on offer.
A selection of species such as finger limes, Davidson plum and lemon myrtle are available in August to add colour, shade and fruit to any yard.
Trees will be available for pick up only from IndigiGrow located next to La Perouse Public School. Get in quick.
How do I order my free trees?
- Create a Planning Portal account or log in with your MyServiceNSW details.
- Once in the Planning Portal you may be taken to a page that says, “Nothing but space” or see a blank screen. Click on the blue box with three lines in the top left-hand corner of your screen or on the + (plus sign).
- Click on ‘Free Tree Application’.
- Complete the form by:
- selecting which trees you wish to claim: you must select your trees from the drop-down list. In August we are offering edible trees only with each order consisting of either 2 or 3 trees
- filling in the address field: we suggest that you start by typing your street name and select your address from the drop-down list. Note that the available addresses will auto update while you continue to type. If you don’t select your address from the drop-down list, ‘Your property is not eligible for a Free Tree’ will appear.
- Click ‘Submit’. Once submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
- Wait for IndigiGrow to send you an activation email from freetrees.indigigrow@gmail.com to let you know your tree(s) are ready to be collected. If you have not received an email, please check your junk or spam folders.
- Collect your tree(s) from IndigiGrow in La Perouse within 14 days of notification.
If you’re getting an error when completing your free tree application:
- for optimal performance, we recommend using a desktop device. Noting that the NSW Planning Portal works best in Google Chrome. For more advice visit the Planning Portal support page.
- for further support email Admin_FreeTrees@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
About the program
Since it started in August 2020, the program has received an overwhelming response from residents living in Greater Sydney, with more than 45,000 trees already planted.
These trees have been supplied through partnerships with Bunnings Warehouse and IndigiGrow Nursery.
The giveaway is a fantastic opportunity to add some greenery to your home and help make your local area an even more beautiful place to live.
By planting a tree in your own backyard, you are helping build a greener and more liveable Greater Sydney, creating cooler suburbs for generations to come.
We are encouraging everyone to plant one.
Every tree planted from this giveaway is registered towards the Greening our City Premier’s Priority, which aims to plant one million trees in Greater Sydney by the end of 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Please find below a list of our most frequently asked questions. For additional information, you can read through our detailed frequently asked questions (PDF, 187 KB).
What tree species are available in August?
The first 1,000 households to apply in August can claim 2 or 3 edible trees from IndigiGrow.
A range of species are available for order, head to the Planning Portal to see what’s available. To find out more details about any particular species visit IndigiGrow’s website.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you answer yes to all of the following criteria:
- you have an address in one of the 33 local government areas (LGAs) in Greater Sydney
- you have not already applied for a free tree(s) in 2022.
What local government areas are eligible?
The 33 participating Greater Sydney local government areas are:
- Bayside
- Blacktown
- Blue Mountains
- Burwood
- Camden
- Campbelltown
- Canada Bay
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Cumberland
- Fairfield
- Georges River
- Hawkesbury
- Hornsby
- Hunters Hill
- Inner West
- Ku-Ring-Gai
- Lane Cove
- Liverpool
- Mosman
- North Sydney
- Northern Beaches
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Randwick
- Ryde
- Strathfield
- Sutherland
- Sydney
- The Hills
- Waverly
- Willoughby
- Wollondilly
- Woollahra
Where can I pick up my trees from?
Tress must be collected from IndigiGrow nursery located within La Perouse Public School. Once IndigiGrow has made contact with you from their email freetrees.indigigrow@gmail.com, you will have 14 days to pick up your free trees.
I have already claimed a free tree(s). Can I order another?
If you have already claimed a tree in 2022: No, you cannot apply for another free tree at this time.
If you claimed a tree in 2020 and/or 2021: Yes, we hope your tree(s) are thriving and we are keen to support you again in 2022.
You are only able to claim free trees once a year through this giveaway.
What happens if I miss out on free trees?
If you miss out, you can register your interest on this webpage via a webform. People who register will be notified when the next round of the giveaway opens. If you have registered your interest for previous giveaways, please register your interest again to ensure you are contacted for the next round.
We also encourage everyone to plant trees outside of the giveaway.
Your local nurseries, garden centres or tree stockists have a great variety of trees to choose from. More trees mean more privacy, more shade and cleaner air. You can register the trees you plant on our website.
Do I need to register my free tree(s)?
No, we will register your free tree(s) on your behalf. For all other trees you plant outside the giveaway, register them to be counted towards one million new trees across Greater Sydney by the end of 2022.
Where can I find planting tips and resources to care for my tree(s)?
If you need help caring for your tree(s), or even for selecting new ones to plant, you can:
- visit our tree care tips page and watch videos with expert Peter Dawe from the Royal Botanic Garden's Youth Community Greening
- join our Everyone Plant One campaign and find out more about the benefits of trees and get some planting tips.
What if I live outside of Greater Sydney, can I get a free tree?
The giveaway is part of Greening our City NSW Premier’s Priority which aims to plant one million trees in Greater Sydney by 2022. When this program began in 2018, the definition of Greater Sydney extended to the 33 Local Government Areas of Greater Sydney only.
We're aware that residents outside this area would love to participate in the program and we will keep looking for opportunities in the future to support tree planting across NSW.
Thinking of planting more trees?
Join the Everyone Plant One campaign and plant more trees whether it's in your backyard or on your balcony. Because when everyone plants one, it’s better for everyone.