Tree Montgomery, an initiative of
the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), offers free
shade trees to single-family homeowners, businesses, multi-family properties,
and homeowner associations (except in Rockville and Gaithersburg). DEP provides
trees that are 10 to 12 feet tall that will eventually grow to more than 50
feet when fully mature. DEP cares for the trees for two years, including
watering and pruning.
The program was designed to
increase the number of trees in the County and raise awareness of their
benefits. Trees improve watersheds by reducing sediment and other pollutants
that flow into streams, improve air quality, and provide a more aesthetic
environment. The program began in the spring.
