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1. Why do I have to go through a planting workshop?

Part of the reason we receive funding for this program is our emphasis on making sure the trees survive into maturity. We believe it is a waste of taxpayer money to plant trees that then die and thus strive to avoid this outcome. Teaching program participants how to avoid common yet often deadly tree planting mistakes is one of the best ways to do this, as you are ultimately the person who will determine the future health of your tree. We respect your time and strive to keep the workshops short and to the point, and appreciate your understanding and open mindedness. Your willingness to go through the workshop helps us keep our funding.

2. How do I get trees from the workshop site to my home?

You are responsible for moving your trees from the pickup site to your home. Most trees are 4-6 feet high and in 10-15 gallon containers. The evergreen conifers tend to be a bit smaller and usually are between 2-4 feet tall (3-5 gallon) at pickup. We will have staff on hand to help you load the trees in your vehicle, but you may need to rent or borrow a pickup truck if you have a small vehicle or are picking up numerous trees. Remember to clean out your vehicle before arriving at the workshop and that having more passengers in the car means less space for trees! You may want to consider bringing a tarp or plastic to put down under the trees to protect the interior of the car.


If you are unable to find transportation for your trees, please let us know. On a case-by-case basis, we can help deliver trees to residents who are unable to find transportation. Contact us at Trees@ci.puyallup.wa.us or call 253-841-5418.

3. Can I pick up trees for my neighbor?

We love to see neighbors working together! However, all program participants must attend the Puyallup NeighborWoods training workshop to learn about proper tree planting and after-care in order to receive the trees.