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Gwinnett’s Front Yard Tree Program offers, native trees for front yard planting at no cost to you. This community initiative is designed to expand the county’s tree canopy, improve air quality, and make our neighborhoods more vibrant.
Eligible homeowners can explore tree types and sizes that have been carefully selected and will be planted by landscape professionals to thrive in the local landscape.
To qualify for Gwinnett’s Front Yard Tree Program:
Applicants must be homeowners in unincorporated Gwinnett County
Applicants can select up to two trees
The tree(s) must be planted in the homeowner’s front yard
Apply for Gwinnett’s Front Yard Tree Program with these simple steps:
Review the list of tree types and sizes
Submit the online application
Receive a site assessment
Schedule your tree planting day with the landscape professional
Please note: Though an application is required to receive your tree, it does not guarantee availability.
| Tree Name | Height | Width | Spring/Summer Flowers | Fall Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) | 15 – 20 feet | 15 – 20 feet | White | Orange or Red |
| Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) | 15 – 20 feet | 15 – 20 feet | Magenta | Yellow |
| Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) | 15 – 20 feet | 15 – 20 feet | White or Pink | Yellow, Red, or Burgundy |
| Virginian Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) | 15 – 20 feet | 15 – 20 feet | Yellow | Bright Yellow |
| Southern Sugar Maple (Acer barbatum or floridanum) | 20 – 30 feet | 20 – 30 feet | Orange or Red | |
| Black Gum, Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) | 30 – 40 feet | 20 – 25 feet | Orange or Red | |
| American Yellowwood (Cladrastis lutea) | 30 – 50 feet | 20 – 30 feet | Yellow or Orange | |
| ‘East Palatka’ Holly (Ilex x attenuate) | 20 – 25 feet | 15 – 20 feet | ||
| Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) | 30 – 50 feet | 20 – 30 feet | Red Orange or Reddish Brown | |
| American Holly (Ilex opaca) | 40 – 60 feet | 15 – 20 feet | ||
| Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) | 60 – 80 feet | 30 – 40 feet | Brilliant Yellow | |
| Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) Evergreen | 60 – 80 feet | 20 – 40 feet | White | |
| White Oak (Quercus alba) | 50 – 80 feet | 50 – 80 feet | Yellow Orange or Wine Red | |
| Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) | 70 – 75 feet | 40 – 50 feet | Red | |
| Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) | 40 – 60 feet | 40 – 60 feet | Yellow, Red, or Orange | |
| Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) | 40 – 60 feet | 30 – 40 feet | Golden Yellow |