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Annual Arbor Day Tree Sale
February 17-April 10, 2026
The City of Lakeville’s annual tree sale is a City-sponsored sale that offers trees at a discounted price to residents. The sale runs February 17-April 10, 2026, or until trees sell out.
How to Order
- Online at Tree Sale
- By phone: 952-985-4600
- Please call ahead for in-person ordering
Orders must be submitted by Friday, April 10, 2026. Many trees will sell out prior to the deadline.
Quantities are limited, and orders are processed on a first-come, first-served pre-pay system. Purchasers will be notified by email confirming which trees are reserved for them. Our goal is to increase Lakeville’s canopy cover and tree diversity. Tree sales will be limited to purchasers who live within the City of Lakeville's boundaries. Trees sold through this sale are not under warranty.
Tree Pickup
Trees will be available for pickup on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8-10:30 a.m. at Lakeville’s Central Maintenance Facility (7570 179th Street West). All trees ordered must be picked up at this time.
Trees for Sale
| Shade Trees | Ornamentals/Fruit | Conifers | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
SOLD OUT Black Cherry SOLD OUT Hackberry SOLD OUT Heritage Oak SOLD OUT Honeylocust, Skyline SOLD OUT New Horizon Elm
SOLD OUT Swamp White Oak SOLD OUT Whitespire Birch |
SOLD OUT Purple Prince Crabapple SOLD OUT Redbud SOLD OUT Serviceberry SOLD OUT Plum, Toka SOLD OUT Apple, Zestar |
SOLD OUT Tamarack
SOLD OUT White Pine |
Tree Guard |
- Trees offered in bare root form are lightweight and easy to transport. They should be kept in a cool place and planted within 1-2 days from pickup to ensure roots do not dry out.
- Trees offered in pots (containers) should be “box” cut with a hand saw prior to planting. If they are kept in a cool spot and watered, they can be planted as time permits.
- Not sure it’s worth buying a “smaller” tree instead of hiring a contractor to install a larger tree? Consider that for every inch in stem diameter, the tree will go through a year of transplant shock where it will focus on root growth. Smaller diameter trees establish root systems and start growing taller/wider faster. In many cases because of their exceptional root systems, bare root trees can outgrow their “larger” tree counterparts simply due to the number of roots present at planting time and their ability to establish.
- All trees are offered at a discounted price compared to typical retail prices.
- Unlike a retail nursery, these trees do not have a warranty.
- Townhome associations are encouraged to participate to improve their species diversity.
- Call Gopher State One Call at 811 or 800-252-1166 two full business days before you dig to get underground utilities marked.
- Phone: 811 or 651-454-0002 or 800-252-1166
- Website: Gopher State One Call
- Written planting instructions will be provided with the plant order or you can download them from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) website.
- For more planting tips and tricks, visit our tree planting webpage.
- Planting is a stressful experience for the tree being planted. It takes time for the plant to start growing new roots and establish in its new landscape.
- A rule-of-thumb is that it takes 1 year for every inch of trunk diameter for a tree to establish in the landscape. For a 2 inch tree, it may take 2 years for the tree to establish its root system and start growing more branches and increasing in trunk size.
- Consistent watering and mulching can help plants better establish.
- Newly planted trees need to be watered 15-25 gallons of water each week, watering can be skipped if it rained 1 inch or more that week. If you have heavy clay soil that does not drain well, you can kill the tree roots by over watering and need to monitor soil moisture more closely.
- Consider using a water bag to water your new tree.
- Stop watering your tree once the ground freezes and remove gator bags if you are using them.
- Rodents, rabbits and deer can damage young trees by peeling the bark during the winter, a tree guard should be used to protect it from this type of damage.
- For guidelines on watering and mulching your new trees, visit the Minnesota DNR webpage on caring for trees.
For more information about Lakeville's Arbor Day Tree Sale, contact our Forestry Technician at 952-985-2726.