A tree for national forest week 2025

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To celebrate National Forest Week, the Town of Hudson is giving away 42 trees to Hudson residents from October 7th to 13th.

Registration is required

♣ It’s not too late to plant a tree!
Fall is actually one of the best times for tree planting — the weather is still pleasant, the heat waves are behind us, and the extra rain helps young trees take root.

♣ Register now to receive your free tree – quantities are limited!
♣ One tree per civic address. Trees are reserved on a first-registered, first-served basis.
♣ The earlier you register, the better your chance of receiving your first choice.

Choose between two species of trees:

  1. Northern Catalpa
    • Hardwood native to North America
    • Medium-sized, fast-growing tree with spectacular flowers
    • Full Sun exposure
    • Not very tolerant to road salt
    • Its fruits are long capsules
    • Spacing from power lines: 7.5 m
  2. Allegheny Serviceberry
    • Native Hardwood
    • Small tree with white flowers appreciated by pollinators
    • Exposure to sun or part shade
    • Not very tolerant of road salt
    • Produces small berries that feed birds
    • Spacing from power lines: 4 m
  • You will receive an email confirmation of your registration and the species reserved for you.
  • We will do our best to give you your first choice!
  • Tree pickup is between ♣ Tuesday, October 7 and Monday, October 13.