Semi-Annual Tree Sale

Semi-Annual Tree Sale

Purchase a native tree from the Springfield Parks Foundation!

It's time for the semi-annual native tree sale to benefit the Springfield Parks Foundation!

For your donation of $125, you can purchase a native tree to be planted at a Springfield area park or a tree to grow in your yard. Trees are expected to arrive in April. 

The trees available for purchase are all native to the Central Illinois area, with a variety of shade and flowering trees.  Your donation goes to support the Springfield Parks Foundation. Our work is to support and improve our Springfield area parks. 

The trees will all be purchased from Forrest Keeling Nursery. The trees are 4-6 feet tall with a 1 inch caliper (width) at delivery. 

Thank you for your support!     

All purchases must be made by March 31, 2025

Trees Available for Purchase include:

Tree for Sale
(Scientific Name)
Height Spread Description  
Downy Serviceberry
(Amelanchier arborea)
15-25’   Full to partial sun, White flowers in spring, red berries in summer, excellent fall color. Purchase
Bur Oak
(Quercus macrocarpa)
60' -80' 60' - 80' Majestic shade tree, dry to medium soil.  Oaks support many types of pollinators. Purchase
Red Maple Autumn Blaze
(Acer x freemanii, ‘Jeffersred’)
40' -55' 30' - 40' Beautiful fall color, medium, well-drained soil. Purchase
Shadblow Serviceberry
(Amelanchier canadensis)
25' - 30' 15' - 20' Multi-stemmed shrubs, beautiful flowery trees, average soil, sun to partial shade, and edible berries attract birds. Purchase
Flamethrower Redbud
(Cercis canadensis)
15' - 20' 10' - 12' Often multi-trunked.  Pink flowers in spring. Have medium moisture and attract birds and butterflies. Purchase
Sweetbay Magnolia
(Magnolia virginiana)
 10’-35’   Multi-stemmed, late-blooming with fragrant creamy white flowers and glossy dark green leaves. Purchase
American Linden
(Tilia Americana)
 50’-80’ 30’-50’ Dense shade tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers in June. Purchase

Purchase your tree or donate a tree to the Springfield Park District via our secure donation page: 

NOTE: Assistance in planting trees is also available for an additional fee. Please email us at info@springfieldparksfoundation.org for details.

For more information about planning and caring for your new tree, check out our resources page.