Free trees

A selection of trees and shrubs, including natives, are available every year through our Free Trees Program.

The species offered vary throughout the year and depend on availability. Generally, the plants range in size from tube stock to 200-millimetre pots.

Residents

Free trees are available for residents to pick up on selected Thursdays between January and June, at locations across the city.

Residents can collect 3 free trees* per household. If you'd like to collect trees for more than one property, you'll need to bring a current rates notice for each property.

All free trees must be planted on your property, not on Council-controlled land.

*Free Tress are subject to availability. Collection points operate from 8am to 2pm, or until all trees are given away.

Resident collection dates and locations

Body corporates

Body corporates or unit complex managers can request 10 free trees per complex each year. All requests must be on letterhead, contain details of 5 ratepayers from each unit complex, and be emailed to FTPapplications@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. You will receive an approval letter if your request is granted.

Body corporates can collect trees from Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road, Coombabah, on Wednesdays between January and May, from 8am to 2pm. Your approval letter must be presented on arrival.

Please note: Residents cannot collect free trees from Coombabah Nursery.

Schools

Schools are eligible to receive 50 free trees per year. All requests must be on letterhead, signed by the Principal and emailed to FTPapplications@goldcoast.qld.gov.au. You will receive an approval letter if your request is granted.

School representatives can collect trees from Coombabah Nursery, Shelter Road, Coombabah, on Wednesdays (year-round) from 8am to 2pm. Please present your approval letter on arrival.

Community groups

Applications for community groups are a consideration of the Divisional Councillor and can be made through the community grants page.

To find out more please contact us on 07 5667 5972.