Annual Tree Sale

Thank you for shopping!

Stay tuned for the Trees Atlanta 26th Annual Tree Sale in Fall 2026.

 

 

There are two ways you can shop the Trees Atlanta Annual Tree Sale.

Advance Purchase Online

Order your trees from our online store, then pick them up at our headquarters. Larger selection of species and quantities. Purchase early to get the best selection of our most popular or hard to get trees!

  • Shop September 5 – 22: Online store link will be live at noon and open through noon on the last online sale date.
  • Pick up: Online order pickup at Trees Atlanta Nursery (1150 Allene Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310)
    • Sept. 26 (Friday) from 9am – 3pm
    • Sept. 27 (Saturday) from 9am – 12pm

Want a reminder in advance of the Online Store start? Register here.

Free Gift with Purchase!
All shopping carts over $50 will include a FREE bumper sticker that reads “I Dig Trees”. Sticker size: 6″ x 3″. Weather-resistant vinyl. Show off your green thumb! Sticker will be included in your qualifying pick up order. (Qualified purchases at the In Person Sale will also include a free sticker.)

Shop In Person at The Carter Center

Tree experts will be on site to answer your questions. A beautiful array of choices will be available for in person shopping! Species and quantities are not guaranteed to be the same as the online store selection.

    • October 4 (Saturday): The Carter Center Parking Lot
    • 8 am – 1 pm

The Tree Sale will be staged at The Carter Center (453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307) in the parking lot east of the parking circle. We’ll be in the parking spaces beyond the Freedom Farmers Market. It’s a great morning of shopping local!

Want a reminder sent to you in advance of the In Person Sale? Register here.

Need advice or have questions?

 

  • Consider our Staff Picks for some new ideas.
  • Review our Tree Sale FAQs below for answers to common questions.
  • For advice on selecting the right tree for the right location, check out this blog post and the additional resource links below.
  • To ask a question about the sale or the plant/tree selections, please fill out our inquiry form here.
  • Sign up for our monthly email Newsletter to keep up with upcoming events and news from Trees Atlanta.

Trees Atlanta works with many local and regional nurseries to reserve hard-to-find species, along with popular selections, for our sale. All proceeds benefit Trees Atlanta programs and operations.

Continuing supply chain changes may impact our ability to fulfill orders. We will update this page if significant changes to the Annual Tree Sale are made. Any government mandates supersede all instructions indicated on this website.

Thank you!

We appreciate you supporting our Annual Tree Sale!

If you have a question that isn’t addressed in the Tree Sale FAQs below, please email our Tree Sale Lead (sales@treesatlanta.org). Our staff are typically onsite or outside much of the day. We will reply as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 2 – 3 business days for a reply. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can I not access the sale website?

Some issues may occur due to high website traffic, outdated browsers, or connection issues.

Here are some troubleshooting tips that may help:

  • Make sure your web browser is up to date.
  • Reload the webpage and clear the cache on the browser.
    • This is in case an unpublished version of the site is cached in the browsers.
  • Try using a different web browser or network.
    • Experiment with WiFi and mobile networks and different devices, such as a computer or a mobile device.
  • Disable any active VPN or proxy programs.

I need help selecting trees, can you help?

Yes! Staff and expert volunteers will be at the sale. They can help answer questions and provide recommendations, if you ask.

Each plant selection will have signage that indicates ideal planting conditions and beneficial features, along with a photo that may help you better visualize the mature species, special feature, or blooms, as relevant.

In addition, you may want to check out our list of Top 50 Atlanta Trees to get you started.

Will you only have trees on sale?

The Annual Tree Sale is mostly trees, but we will also have some a special selection of native azaleas found in Georgia! We may have a very small quantity of native perrenials or tree-friendly vines, as available.

We have hundreds of trees for sale, including overstory (shade) trees, midstory or understory trees, flowering and fruiting trees, trees for stunning fall color, screening trees, specimen trees, hard to find trees, and more! All the trees are selected as appropriate to our growing zone.

The species we offer for sale are almost all native to the Southeast. Some trees may be non-native but are made available due to their appropriateness and resilience to growing conditions in urban areas (no non-native in our sale is known to be invasive).

Can you deliver my purchases to me?

Yes! We can deliver your Tree Sale items after purchase – usually on the same day of the sale.

Delivery range is limited to within approximately 10 miles from the Trees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse or The Carter Center. Ask for delivery at check out, delivery information will be discussed, and the delivery fee will be added to your order.

What is your refund policy?

  • All sales are final.
  • Should changing government mandates prevent planned delivery of trees and/or safe public health considerations, we will notify customers of next steps, including order delays, cancellations, and/or refunds. If such extreme circumstances occur, we will refund without penalty.

Exceptions to Orders

  • Due to the fluid state of operations and government orders for businesses, there may be some circumstances when items cannot be received.
  • Trees Atlanta asks for your understanding should order adjustments be necessary.

Can I add a donation? Is my payment for sale items considered a "donation"?

Yes (and no).

Yes! Adding a donation to your order is greatly appreciated! A donation added to your final sales purchase is tax-deductible.

On the other hand, plants and items sold are retail transactions and sales tax may be applied. The amount paid for items and sales tax are NOT tax-deductible donations for Georgia (your local/state laws may differ).

At checkout, please tell the cashier to ADD A DONATION of the value of your choosing or to ROUND UP to the nearest value of your choosing. You may also choose to add a donation when registering via our Calendar to receive a reminder email.

Why haven't I received an email receipt?

Organizational emails often have issues receiving emails from Square. Personal emails are best for making sure email receipts are received properly. If you need your receipt sent to you via email, please reach out to sales@treesatlanta.org with your request. Provide your name and any details associated with your order.

It's raining on the day of the sale, is it still happening?

We love all weather! The sale happens rain or shine! Come on and shop!

In the remote, odd-ball chance that there is severe weather that presents a danger to being outdoors (e.g., lightning), we will determine whether to pause, change operating hours, or move locations, as appropriate and feasible. We will communicate any changes as soon as we are able; however, we apologize in advance if you arrive on site and the event is modified in any way for the safety of our guests, staff, or property.

We recommend you follow us on Social Media or sign up for our monthly newsletter to keep up to date on all our events: Trees Atlanta Newsletter

Check out some Tree Sale picks from our staff:

American Beech

Scientific Name: Fagus grandifolia

A large deciduous tree typically growing to 50-80′ tall with dense, upright-oval to rounded-spreading crown. The golden bronze color of the fall leaves are beautiful against its gray to silver bark and copper buds. It can be grown in deep/full shade to partial sun and its nuts are an important food source for wildlife. One of our most beautiful and distinctive native trees. Photo by John Hagstrom.

Tulip Poplar

Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera

This is a fast-growing, large shade tree. Mature trunks may reach 4 – 6 ft in diameter. Cup-shaped, tulip-like flowers are yellow with an orange band at the base of each petal. Flowers give way to dry, scaly, oblong cone-shaped brown fruits with numerous winged seeds. Leaves turn yellow in the fall. It is the major food for the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. Photo by Missouri Botanical Garden.

Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac

Scientific Name: Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

This sumac cultivar is a dense, low-growing, rambling shrub that spreads by root suckers. The leaves turn an attractive orange and red in the fall, and leaves and twigs are aromatic when bruised. A great plant for hard to cover areas and dryer soils. Great for natural landscapes! Photo by Jim Robbins.

Pondcypress

Scientific Name: Taxodium ascendens

The green whorled feathery foliage changes to rich orange-brown in the fall. Prefers moist, acid soils. Deciduous conifer with narrowly conical or columnar shape. Pond Cypresses growing in water have a characteristic growth trait called cypress knees. Estimated longevity of this plant is over 1,000 years.

Amethyst Falls American Wisteria

Scientific Name: Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

Looking for a wine to liven up your garden? ‘Amethyst Falls’ wisteria may be jut what you rare looking for. Considered to be a dwarf wisteria, ‘Amethyst Falls’ has smaller leaves and flowers than its Asian relatives. Flowers are lightly fragrant, lavender-purple, and borne in cascading 4 – 6 inch racemes in May. Native wisterias bloom on new growth, so vines can be moderately pruned back each winter. Photo by David J. Stang.

Pignut Hickory

Scientific Name: Carya glabra

Pignut hickory is a common, but not abundant hickory species in the Eastern United States. Compound leaves with multiple leaflets are similar to other hickory species. A thin, woody husk surrounds the hard-shelled nuts. The nuts ripen and are ready for fall at the end of October, providing food for squirrels, foxes, rabbits, black bears, birds, and more. Humans, however, won’t find these nuts as tasty as other hickory species. Photo by NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.

Alternate-Leaf Dogwood

Scientific Name: Cornus alternifolia

A small deciduous tree that has beautiful distinctive layered branching that turns upward at the tips. Will grow well in acidic, rich soils with afternoon shade. Great for a specimen tree or in small groupings. Yellowish-white flowers bloom and give way to bluish-black fruits. Medium green leaves turn reddish-purple with yellow in the fall. Attracts first and butterflies! Photo by Distant Hills Gardens.

Common Witchhazel

Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana

This fall-blooming, deciduous shrub or small tree has clusters of fragrant bright yellow flowers with ribbon-shaped petals sometimes tinges with orange or red. The flowers are lightly fragrant. Makes for a lovely patio sized tree. Photo by Kurt Wagner.

White Oak

Scientific Name: Quercus alba

A large deciduous native tree known as the king of the oaks, and the favorite of many tree lovers. Can grow in average top soil, with food drainage and some moisture. Pyramidal when young, but matures into a substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. Leaves have 7 to 9 deep rounded lobes. Variable fall color ranges from brown, orange to dark red. A must have for anyone that loves trees! Photo by skdavidson.

Sourwood

Scientific Name: Oxydendrum arboreum

Bees love sourwood flowers! The leaves actually have a sour taste, and sourwood honey is highly prized. This is an understory tree with a straight, slender trunk and narrow oblong crown. Photo by Susan Strine.

Additional Resources:

 

Photo credit above: Asimina triloba – Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org