Fullerton Residents to Get Free Parkway Tree Planting

The city will begin installing free trees in eligible residential parkway spaces starting in early 2027.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Landscaping

Screen-print poster illustration of a young green sapling in a suburban parkway, evoking local neighborhood environmental improvement. — The City of Fullerton is launching a new program to provide free parkway tree installations for eligible residential properties starting in 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Do you support the implementation of city-funded tree planting programs in your local residential areas?

The City of Fullerton is offering a free tree planting program for residents with residential parkways that currently lack a tree. Installations for eligible homeowners are scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Why it matters

This program aims to improve local air quality, increase neighborhood shade, and enhance property aesthetics at no cost to the homeowner. By adding canopy cover to residential parkways, the city seeks to support long-term environmental benefits for local neighborhoods.

The city is accepting requests for new parkway tree installations with work set to begin in early 2027. This program is available specifically for residential parkways that do not currently have an existing tree.

The players

City of Fullerton Landscape and Tree Division

The municipal department responsible for inspecting residential parkways and managing urban forestry projects.

Fullerton Public Works Maintenance

The local city agency handling maintenance requests and residential service coordination.

The details

To participate, residents must submit a request through the MyFullertonApp, the official city website, or by contacting Public Works Maintenance. Once a request is submitted, the Landscape and Tree Division will perform a site inspection to confirm the parkway is eligible for a new planting. Existing healthy trees will not be replaced under this program, which focuses solely on filling empty spaces in the parkway strip.

• Tree planting is scheduled to begin in early 2027.

The Home Front

Fullerton's program follows a growing trend among California municipalities to expand urban canopy coverage to mitigate the urban heat island effect. These efforts are increasingly prioritized to manage local microclimates and reduce cooling costs in residential districts.

Fullerton residents should check their parkway space today to determine if it is currently bare and eligible for an installation. If you are interested, submit your request via the MyFullertonApp or call Public Works Maintenance to initiate the inspection process.

The takeaway

Adding a tree to your parkway can enhance your property value and provide long-term shade benefits for your home. Residents can reach the city arborist for specific questions at (714) 738-5363 or contact Public Works Maintenance at (714) 738-6897.