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Dallas Water Utilities distributed over 2,000 free trees to Dallas residents at seven locations citywide as part of the 2025 Branch Out Dallas event on November 8, 2025. 

DWU hosts the Branch Out Dallas event annually on Dallas Arbor Day to distribute a free 5-gallon tree to registered Dallas residents to plant in their yard. To date, over 15,000 trees have been distributed since the Branch Out Dallas program began in fall 2018. 

Trees benefit the environment by reducing stormwater runoff to drainage systems, cooling temperatures and improving air quality. Thanks to all Dallas residents who adopted a new tree and volunteers for making this program a success! ​

​View photos from the event below:

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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.  Click here to see the Mayor's 2024 Dallas Arbor Day proclamation.

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 web site.

Download the Branch Out Dallas Tri-fold Brochure



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 See photos from the 2024 Branch Out Dallas event below.​

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