100,000 Free Trees Hedgerows (9 options) for Hertfordshire residents – max 5 each
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Excellent scheme for Hertfordshire residents. Trees are suitable for gardens easy to collect as they will only be 60-80cm tall, not at full maturity. See offer link for full info.
Offer link: hertfordshire.gov.uk/youree .
Announcement: hertfordshire.gov.uk/aboeme .
Find your local council: gov.uk/fincil .
Tree planting guide – PDF: hertfordshire.gov.uk/medpdf .
Tree planting guide – video:
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Hedgerow planting guide – PDF: hertfordshire.gov.uk/medpdf .
Background planting for tomorrow
Your Tree Our Future is a collaborative project delivered by us (the county council), Hertfordshires district and borough councils, and voluntary sector partners. It is designed to enable Hertfordshires residents, businesses, and community groups to help plant more trees across the county.
We set out with a goal to help residents plant 100,000 trees over four years. During its first four years, thousands of residents have taken part and helped plant more than 287,000 trees. In 2026, we are planning to increase this by at least 100,000 trees.
Selecting your trees available tree and hedge packs
You can choose from eight different species while stocks last. A limited number of hedgerow packs are also available, which include 36 trees – enough to plant approximately 6 metres of hedgerow.
All of these trees are:
Great Britain natives and suitable for Hertfordshires soil and environmental conditions (giving them the best chance to grow to maturity)
two years old and approximately 60-80cm tall (except for hawthorn, which is one year old and a little smaller, as they grow very quickly)
grown at a UK tree nursery from seed collected in the UK
beneficial to local wildlife.
We have not included trees that could outgrow a domestic garden, like oaks, or fruit trees that need more complex care.
The young trees may seem small at the time of collection, but theyre easier to transport and more likely to establish well in their new homes, as their roots are under less stress.
Tree species
Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
Field Maple (Acer campestre)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
Hedgerow Packs (Hawthorn and mixed species) – Our hedgerow packs contain 36 trees including 25 hawthorn, 3 field maple, 4 hornbeam and 4 hazel. This species mix and numbers have been chosen to create an optimal hedge structure of approximately 6m.
Where and when to plant your tree
guide to planting trees (PDF 346kb) and video .
guide on planting hedgerows (PDF 428kb) .
Trees deliver the greatest benefits when planted close to where people live and work. By claiming free trees, you commit to planting them in a suitable location within Hertfordshire, either:
on land that you own, or
with the permission of the landowner.
We recommend you plant your trees within a few days of collection, or by the end of December at the latest. This will give them the best chance of surviving and thriving. Before planting, keep trees in a cool location, making sure the roots stay covered and protected so they dont dry out.
Plant trees at least 5m away from buildings, and consider the soil type and tree height , plus above and below ground services (water pipes and power lines).
Please water them while they establish.
