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Registration for the 2026 Branch Out Dallas Program has closed.

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Registered participants must pick up their tree on Dallas Arbor Day, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026,  from 9 a.m. to noon at the distribution location selected during registration. Tree delivery is not available. To pick up your tree, you must show a valid government-issued ID or Dallas Water Utilities water bill with the address associated with your registration. You MUST register for your tree using the primary account holder's information. If you have any questions or issues with registration, send an email to BranchOutDallas@dallas.gov with your name, the address associated with your DWU water account and a phone number. 


If you are interested in volunteering to help distribute trees at one of the locations below, scroll down for more information.

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About Branch Out Dallas

The Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway program was launched in the fall of 2018 and, because of the growing demand and participation, it is now part of the Dallas Arbor Day annual celebration.  

Branch Out Dallas is held annually. Residents select a five-gallon tree from varieties that ​are hardy and suited for the North Texas region.  The program is led by DWU staff in partnership with the city's Forestry team, and is supported by volunteers and civic groups who help distribute the trees to residents of Dallas.

The Branch Out Dallas program was started as an effort to reduce the heat island effect and to increase the overall tree canopy in the city.  Each tree planted helps Dallas get closer to meeting these goals. Trees benefit the urban environment by reducing stormwater runoff to drainage systems, cooling temperatures, improving air quality and mitigating the heat island effect. ​Homeowners who plant a tree in their yard benefit by saving energy, cooling the air and adding shade.  Program inquiries can be sent to BranchOutDallas@dallas.gov.

For information on how to plant your new tree, click on the images below:

Proper Planting 
Planting Handout 
Right Tree Right Place 
 

Branch Out Dallas supports city-wide initiatives:  

  • Trees improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, cool temperatures and reduce the heat island effect
  • Residents can replace damaged or aging trees
  • Increases the  overall tree canopy citywide
  • Trees improve residents' quality of life
  • Public education on green initiatives
  • Supports neighborhood beautification efforts

To learn more about City of Dallas urban forestry efforts, visit the City of Dallas Forestry website.


Download the Branch Out Dallas Tri-fold Brochure