Spring Tree Planting Program
Each spring, the City of Bluffton partners with residents for its annual Spring Tree Planting program. The city assists homeowners in planting trees by digging holes for the planting in early spring, provided the location can be reached from the street by the city’s equipment. If requested, trees purchased through this program can be delivered to residences for citizens to plant. Trees are generally expected to arrive late in March or Early April.
Order forms and payments for 2024 must be submitted by March 22 to Mayor John Whicker’s Office in City Hall at 128 E Market Street.
This year’s trees will be purchased from Steve’s Outdoor Concepts in Bluffton.
Trees offered in 2024 for $37 each:
Red Sunset Maple
Eastern Redbud – Pink Blooming
Kousa Dogwood- White Blooming
Heritage River Birch – multi stem
Note: The City cannot guarantee the tree’s growth, since much of the success of a planting depends upon the care of the tree after it is in the ground.
Parks Department Memorial Tree Donation
Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. Orders are collected all year long, and trees are planted at the best suitable time (typically spring or fall). Your donation not only provides a home for wildlife and shade for families walking on the River Greenway trail, but it also protects the trail itself, as the tree roots stabilize the bank.
Did you know that a single tree provides enough oxygen for one year for a family of 4 or that it can capture 18,000 gallons of water over the course of their lives, improving the watershed areas? By planting memorial trees, you not only honor the life and legacy of your loved one you also help preserve the tree canopy in our beautiful parks and trails for generations to come.
Download and complete the request form today!
