Annual Tree Sale

Purchase a native tree from the Springfield Parks Foundation!

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

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 October. 

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.

Thank you for your support!     

All purchases must be made by September 25, 2026

Trees Available for Purchase include:

Tree for Sale (Scientific Name)	Size in Gallons	Height	Width	Description	Donation Amount
Red Maple (Acer rubrum Franks Red)	15	40-50	30-40	Shade tree with vibrant fall color	Donation of $150
Magnolia (Magnolia x liliiflora "Ann")	7	10-12	10-12	Purple-red blooms in April and May	Donation of $150
Basswood (Tilia americana)	7	50-80	30-50	Shade tree flowers in June	Donation of $150
Overcup Oak (Quercus Iyrata)	15	40-60	40-60	Shade tree with attractive foilage, drought resistant, thrives in moist to et soils	Donation of $150
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)	15	60-80	60-80	Majestic shade tree supports many types of pollinators	Donation of $150
American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana)	15	20-35	20-35	slow-growing, low-maintenance understory tree, host for insects and birds	Donation of $150
White Pine (Pinus Strobus)	15	50-80	20-40	Evergreen attracts birds	Donation of $150
Crabapple - white (Malus 'Sugar Tyme')	7	14-18	12-15	Showy, white flowers in spring	Donation of $150
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)	7	20-30	25-35	Showy pink flowers in spring attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies	Donation of $150 for 2 Redbuds

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.