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You are here: Home / Community Programs / Tree Program Overview / Our Process

Our Process

Phase 1

Preparing for your Application

  • Review applicant responsibilities and program overview.
  • Review our Tree Planting Program Species List
  • Review our Tree Canopy Equity Program Species List
  • Tree Steward Request Form
  • Checklist for your tree application
  • Tree Planting Program Guidelines

Phase 2

Completing your Application

Residents of single-family homes and townhomes may apply for up to 2 trees and/or shrubs*.

Other properties, including apartments, condos, and places of worship, may apply for up to 10 trees and/or shrubs*.

  • 2025 Fall Planting Program Application
  • 2025 Fall Tree Canopy Equity Program Application (see note below)
  • Tree Planting Program Guidelines
  • Resources for completing your application

NOTE: *Shrubs are only available through the Tree Canopy Equity Program. The equity program application is for residents of the following neighborhoods only: Arlington Mill, Arlington View, Aurora Highlands, Barcroft, Buckingham, Columbia Heights, Glebewood, Glencarlyn, Green Valley, John M Langston, Long Branch Creek, Penrose, and Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights.***

Phase 3

Planting and Maintenance

  • A contractor will plant all trees approved by the review committee.
  • The property owner is responsible for watering the tree.

Watch and Learn about Tree Care from our Tree Stewards

For more information or additional support

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EcoAction Arlington
3308 S. Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6427
office@ecoactionarlington.org

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