ADOPT A TREE!
Adopt a Medford Tree!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Newly planted trees need frequent watering.
It’s really important for new trees to be watered for the first three years after planting. This helps ensure the tree survives and thrives so it can grow into a mature, healthy tree and enhance Medford’s canopy.
TreesMedford is looking for volunteers to water newly planted trees in Medford.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR TREE HEALTHY
When you adopt a tree, you will:
Fill the slow release watering bag each week or every other week if there is significant rain.
Each bag holds between 10 and 14 gallons of water.
Water your tree whenever the air and ground temperature is above 40 degrees fahrenheit.
The typical watering season is May to October.
Remove the watering bag in November. Store the watering bag between November and April. Return the watering bag in May, when the watering season begins.
Keep the area around the tree weed-free.
Fertilizers and mulching are not needed. Trees are planted with appropriate slow-release fertilizer and mulch to last for two years.
Find a Tree to Adopt Near You
Girl Scout Troop 68137 has created the Trees Needing Adoption website, where you can see which trees are ready for you to adopt!
NOTE: Zoom in and then click on a map marker for information on each tree.
Sign Up
To adopt-a-tree, submit the form below: