West Des Moines, IA

The City of West Des Moines invites you to join our ongoing effort to expand tree diversity and increase the urban tree canopy. Native trees, typically valued at $90-$150 each, are available to residents for just $40 per tree through a grant from Microsoft that covers the remainder of the cost. Residents, take note of the updated tree distribution plan. Instead of home delivery, trees will be available for pick up at West Des Moines Public Services West (8850 Grand Avenue) on the designated dates and times listed below.

Rules for Participation

• All purchasers must be residents of West Des Moines and agree to plant the purchased tree(s) on residential property within city limits.

• A maximum of 2 trees can be purchased per residence. 

• Select your tree(s) and make the online payment ($40 per tree) before April 30, 2026. The sooner you purchase your tree(s), the better your chance of receiving your tree(s) of choice.

• A 50% discount is available to qualifying low-income residents. To learn more about the discount, call West Des Moines Human Services at 515.222.3660. 

• All Iowans are required by law to notify the Iowa One Call System at least 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) prior to engaging in any type of digging or excavating. Homeowners and private residents are not exempt from making this important notice. Contact Iowa One Call by dialing 811 or by going to http://www.iowaonecall.com/homeowners/ to locate underground utilities on your property.  

• If you are wanting to plant your tree(s) in the right-of-way (the area between the sidewalk and the roadway), you must contact West Des Moines Public Services Department at 515.222.3492 to receive approval prior to planting. Trees should not be planted over utility lines either within the public street right-of-way or the private utility lines connecting to your home. Examples of utility lines include cable television, electric, fiber optic, and telephone wires and gas, sewer, or water pipes.

• Trees will be distributed for pick up during the following times:

• Plant your tree(s) right away and be sure to water often.

• If you have tree or distribution-related questions, please call the Urban Forestry Supervisor at 515.222.3492 or email austin.decker@wdm.iowa.gov

No warranty is provided. No refunds or replacements.

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