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(Des Moines, IA) -- The City of Des Moines is now taking tree seedling orders from residents as part of the city's Tiny Trees Program.
Up to five seedlings from 8 species of tree will be given to Des Moines residents as part of the program. The city is accepting orders through Sunday, April 19th or until inventory runs out. Residents can pick up their trees at the Tiny Trees Giveaway scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at Polk County River Place located at 2309 Euclid Avenue from 8am-noon.
Tree species available as part of this year's Tiny Trees Program include:
- Kentucky Coffeetree
- Northern Pecan
- Sugar Maple
- Sycamore
- Aroniaberry
- Redbud
- Wild Plum
- White Pine
The City of Des Moines' Tiny Trees Program started in 2017 and has given away tens of thousands of trees to Des Moines residents since its debut. Tree orders can be placed at the City of Des Moines website.