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City of Orlando will offer free trees

Orlando residents with a green thumb can receive a free tree next week.

From May 15-17, the City of Orlando will offer free trees as part of Mayor Buddy Dyer’s One Person, One Tree initiative.

People can pick up a tree for their home at the McQuigg Urban Farm or the Englewood Neighborhood Center.

The McQuigg Urban Farm will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 15-17, while the Englewood Neighborhood Center will be open only on May 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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These trees will be available: Turkey Brown Fig, Fruit Cocktail Tree, Saijo Persimmon, and Spring Satin Plumcot.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.

The event is in partnership with OUC and the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Click here for more details.

See location maps below:

McQuigg Community Garden

Englewood Neighborhood Center:

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