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Bringing Nature to Your Doorstep

NatureShade offers qualifying residents in Provo the opportunity to receive a free shade tree to plant near their homes. Embrace the power of nature to reduce energy costs, enhance air quality, and beautify your surroundings.

About the NatureShade Program

The Spring Tree Applications will open April 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM Provided by Provo City Power, NatureShade allows eligible residential utility customers to apply for a free shade tree. When planted properly, these trees can significantly reduce energy costs by providing natural cooling and sequestering carbon emissions.

Why Choose NatureShade?

Planting shade trees offers numerous benefits for your home and community.

Natural Cooling

Strategically planted trees act as natural air conditioners, reducing the demand for power during hot summer months.

Energy Savings

Trees can lower cooling costs by 30-50%, saving you money on your energy bills.

Water Conservation

Lawns shaded by trees use less water, contributing to additional savings.

Environmental Impact

Shade trees help sequester carbon emissions and improve air quality.

Apply for your free tree today!

The following trees will be available for the Spring 2025 Tree Giveaway. All tree species are selected for their growth rate, shade benefits, and because they grow well in Utah’s environment. Please note that we rely on a local nursery for the trees, and although we do our best to provide an accurate list, the specific tree species and availability of each are not guaranteed during the giveaway.

American Elm

  • Height: 50 ft
  • Width: 30 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast (reaches maturity in approximately 5-7 years)

More About This Tree

Fast-growing, ornamental tree that's native to North America. It's a cultivar of the American elm and is known for its resistance to Dutch elm disease. Tolerant of many soil conditions, including wet and dry, and is tolerant of de-icing salts.

Advantages:

Heat and drought tolerant.

Village Green Zelkova

  • Height: 40 ft
  • Width: 40 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast (reaches maturity in approximately 7-10 years)

More About This Tree

This widely used cultivar is more upright and faster growing than the species. Foliage is very dense, dark green and presents a clean appearance. Performs well in alkaline soils, pollution, wind, and drought.

Advantages:

Fast growing, drought tolerant. Resists leaf and bark beetles.

Emerald Queen Maple

  • Height: 50 ft
  • Width: 40 ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast (reaches maturity in approximately 5-7 years)

More About This Tree

The Emerald Queen is probably the most widely used Norway Maple cultivar. In many respects it is the best green leafed selection. It forms a well-shaped oval tree with good environmental tolerance and leaves turn a vibrant yellow in autumn.

Advantages:

Provides ample shade, making it ideal as a shade tree in larger landscapes.

Free Trees for Energy Conservation

Apply for your free tree today!

Free Trees are only available to Provo Residential Customers with an electric utility account. Trees are limited to one (1) tree per customer every third year. All correspondence is sent by email - please check your junk or spam folders.

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