Confirm eligibility

This program is only available to SMUD customers. We recommend checking if there is an organization like ours that serves your community. In California, check with California ReLeaf; outside of California, check with the Alliance for Community Trees.



We are happy to talk to you about how to work with property owners to get permission for planting trees, however if you know that they are unwilling to allow trees to be planted on the property, we will not be able to give you trees. Please call us at (916) 924-8733 if you would like support.

If you have used the program within the last three years and you want to replace one or more of your trees that have died, please fill out our replacement application.


Contact information
Please provide the contact information of the person who will attend the tree siting appointment (does not have to be on the SMUD account).







Property where tree(s) will be planted






Second property where tree(s) will be planted







Your tree plans


Appointment information
Almost all of our tree consultations can be done virtually using a video call on Microsoft Teams (similar to Zoom), except some new construction areas that do not yet have any aerial or other imagery available. Virtual appointments do not require any special computer skills and can be booked much sooner with greater flexibility for you.

How does it work?
  • Our staff will view aerial imagery of your property and share it with you.
  • We measure distances from buildings, power lines, patios, pools, etc. to recommend locations for your trees.
  • Based on available space and your irrigation, we recommend trees that will fit in those locations and share photos of the trees with you. Once the list is narrowed down based on space and water needs, you get to select the trees.
  • You do not have to turn your camera on or be onsite during the appointment - you can take the appointment anywhere you can get internet service on any device. 
  • Larger screens such as computers or tablets are recommended, but phones work too.
  • We cannot provide advice for your existing trees or other types of landscaping. If you are seeking a tree health assessment or consultation for tree care recommendations, please hire an arborist instead. Visit sactree.org/hire for tips. 
Please confirm that Google satellite imagery is available for your property. Even if there have been changes to landscaping, new patios/pools, or removed trees, as long as we can see the footprint of any buildings and the outline of your property, we can complete the appointment virtually. 

Alternatively, we can use any drone photos or landscape plans that you provide, or other satellite imagery such as Bing Maps.

Copy and paste the Google Maps link below into a new browser tab to view your property:
In-person appointments are available on a limited basis only for customers who cannot complete a virtual appointment. They are only available on weekdays in a window between 9am to 2pm. We unfortunately cannot provide a more specific appointment time when our staff will arrive - you must be available on that day for the entire 9-2 window. If you select this option, our staff will call you within 7 days to schedule your in-person appointment if you are eligible. 

We cannot provide advice for your existing trees or other types of landscaping. If you are seeking a tree health assessment or consultation for tree care recommendations, please hire an arborist instead - visit sactree.org/hire for tips.