Southern Magnolia - Plant a tree in Maryland

What’s The Tree Program?

The State of Maryland and the Maryland Plant a Tree Program are partnering with businesses, communities and citizens to help fund and plant new tree cover. Maryland State agencies are working to plant 1 million new trees by 2011, and are asking private citizens to join in by planting 50,000 trees by 2010.

Why Should I Plant a Tree?

Trees protect water quality, clean our air and provide wildlife habitat. One large tree can eliminate 5,000 gallons of stormwater runoff each year, and well placed trees can help reduce energy costs by 15 to 35 percent. Trees also enhance our quality of life, beautifying neighborhoods and highways, providing sound barriers and shade, and helping increase property values.

Plus, if you choose a tree on Maryland’s recommended tree list, you’ll be able to save$25 at participating retailers!

Click here to print your $25 coupon and click here to see Maryland Plant a Tree Program participating retailers.

What Kind of Tree Should I Plant?

Your decision to plant a tree should start with an objective: do I want a flowering tree, do I need shade for my home or business, a living screen from adjacent properties? Then determine which trees will meet your objective and thrive in the planting site conditions.

Need help determining what kind of tree? Use Maryland’s Site Planning Tool. Did you know planting shade trees east and west of your home can cut cooling costs 15-35%?

FAQ’s and Additional Information

For additional information such as time of year to plant, how much to water, when to prune, fertilzer or deer resistant trees go to their frequently asked questions. You may also calculate the benefit of planting a tree.

Benefits calculated are: overall, stormwater, property value, energy, air quality, and reduction of atmospheric carbons. Just enter your zip code, type of tree, how many, base diameter, and where it will be planted (residential,  multi-family residential, small, large, industrial commercial or vacant land or park).