Cambridge Shade Tree Program
Cambridge Department of Public Works
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Cambridge Shade Tree Program in its Cambridge, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Free street tree planting program for Cambridge residents. Trees planted in public right-of-way adjacent to property provide shade, stormwater management, and energy savings through cooling.
Tree and planting provided free; energy savings value over tree lifetime
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-15; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Free street tree planting
- Reduces summer cooling costs
- Choice of appropriate species
- City maintains for first 2 years
- Applications accepted year-round
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- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
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Deadline: Applications accepted year-round, planted in Spring/Fall
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Cambridge Shade Tree Program in Cambridge?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Cambridge Shade Tree Program in Cambridge, MA?
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