Did you know you can get free trees in Greenville, SC to plant in your yard?
Is your yard lacking trees? Or is your energy bill a little higher than you’d like? Did you know that by planting trees, you can help reduce energy costs while improving air and water quality AND reducing air pollution? You can reduce energy consumption by up to 20% per year just by planting the right tree in the right place.
But, sometimes, purchasing trees may be a little out of your budget. Fortunately there are some VERY budget-friendly options.
Learn how you can get your hands on a free tree for your yard!
Looking for more resources? We’ve got your ultimate guide to available resources and services near Greenville, SC.
TreesUpstate
TreesUpstate Energy Saving Trees program, presented by Duke Energy, is giving away a whopping 4,000 free trees across 7 locations from February 6th – April 11th, 2026.
The goal of the program is to “emphasize conserving energy and reducing energy bills by strategically planting trees around your home”. You can reserve a tree online, or you can pick one up at one of the events (first-come, first-served). Some of the available species (while supplies last) include pawpaw, pecan, redbud, persimmon, Eastern red cedar, red maple, pignut hickory, tulip poplar, sweetbay magnolia, blackgum, overcup oak, white oak, and bald cypress.
For more information and to make an online reservation, head to Free Trees by TreeUpstate.
Preregistration is active for 2026!
Spring 2026 Tree giveaway pick-up schedule for trees
February 6th, 3-5 pm
Turner Park
10 Virginia Avenue, Greer
February 7th, 9-11 am
Walhalla
103 W Main Street, Walhalla
March 27th, 4-6 pm
Nettles Park
102 Nettles Park Road, Clemson
April 3rd, 3 -5 pm
Trailblazer Park
25 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest
April 4th, 9-11 am
Anderson
402 N Murray Ave, Anderson
April 10th, 4-6 pm
JB Owens Sports Complex
111 Walkers Way, Easley, SC 29642
April 11th, 8-11 am
Hub City Farmers Market
498 Howard St, Spartanburg
May 1 – World of Energy
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
7812 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672
May 2 – Cherrydale Elementary School
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
302 Perry Rd. Greenville, SC 29609
Made possible by partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and SageSure Insurance.
Tell us—do you plan on picking up a free tree for yourself?
