Free tree seedling giveaway is Sunday in Portsmouth

Date changed due to weather

Posted 3/21/24

PORTSMOUTH — Due to inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, the Portsmouth Tree Commission is moving its annual Tree Seedling Give-a-Way to Sunday, March 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until supplies last).

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Free tree seedling giveaway is Sunday in Portsmouth

Date changed due to weather

Posted

PORTSMOUTH — Due to inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, the Portsmouth Tree Commission is moving its annual Tree Seedling Give-a-Way to Sunday, March 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. (or until supplies last).

The event will be held in the south parking lot at the Portsmouth Town Hall, 2200 East Main Road.

The tree seedlings are free with a limit of three per household. The only request is that they be planted within Portsmouth.

The following tree species will be available:

• Witch Hazel (15 to 25 feet tall at maturity)

• Washington Hawthorn (25 to 30 feet tall at maturity)

• River Birch (30 to 40 feet tall at maturity)

• Eastern Red Cedar (40 to 50 feet tall at maturity)

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