Minneapolis City Trees - residents can buy a tree for $25

The City of Minneapolis has partnered with Tree Trust for the fifth year in a row to offer its residents trees at a low cost - just $25 for a six- to ten-foot tall tree.

Varieties available this year are:

• Blue Beech
• Burgundy Belle Maple
• Choke Cherry 'Canada Select'
• Fat Albert Spruce
• Kentucky Coffeetree
• Merrill Magnolia
• Oak 'Regal Prince'
• Redmond Linden
• Pagoda Dogwood

Quantities are limited, and residents must order by Friday, April 16, 2010.

Residents who purchase trees will pick them up at the Minneapolis Impound Lot at 51 Colfax Ave. N. on Saturday, May 8 (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Sunday, May 9 (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM), or Monday, May 10 (3:00 PM to 7:00 PM). 

A new addition to this year's program is the opportunity to make a donation towards planting more trees in Minneapolis.