West Des Moines, IA
Home MenuThe 2025 sale is scheduled to begin on February 1st at 8 am.
The City's Urban Forester collaborates annually with local nurseries to select the tree varieties that will be available for purchase through the Shade Crusade Residential Tree Sale. Check this page regularly for updates on the specific varieties and quantities that will be offered in 2025.
The 2024 Shade Crusade Residential Tree Sale was a resounding success, with all 325 trees sold and planted.
To purchase your trees, scroll to the bottom of this page.
The City of West Des Moines invites you to join our ongoing effort to expand tree diversity and increase the urban tree canopy. Native trees, typically valued at $60-$120 each, are available to residents for just $30 per tree through a grant from Microsoft Corporation that covers the remainder of the cost.
All purchasers must be residents of West Des Moines and agree to plant the purchased tree(s) on residential property within city limits.
A MAXIMUM OF 2 TREES CAN BE PURCHASED PER RESIDENCE.
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* The Redbuds this year will be 24 to 36 inches and may arrive smaller than in previous years. They will likely put on 2-3 feet of growth. |
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Original Quantity Available: 20 |
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Rules for Participation:
1. Select your tree(s) and make the online payment ($30 per tree) before April 21, 2024. The sooner you purchase your tree(s), the better your chance of receiving your tree(s) of choice.
2. A 50% discount is available to qualifying low-income residents. To learn more about the discount, call West Des Moines Human Services at 515.222.3660.
3. All Iowans are required by law to notify the Iowa One Call System at least 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) prior to engaging in any type of digging or excavating. Homeowners and private residents are not exempt from making this important notice. Contact Iowa One Call by dialing 811 or by going to http://www.iowaonecall.com/homeowners/ to locate underground utilities on your property.
4. If you are wanting to plant your tree(s) in the right-of-way (the area between the sidewalk and the roadway), you must contact West Des Moines Public Services Department at 515.222.3417 to receive approval prior to planting. Trees should not be planted over utility lines either within the public street right-of-way or the private utility lines connecting to your home. Examples of utility lines include cable television, electric, fiber optic, and telephone wires and gas, sewer, or water pipes.
5. Trees will be delivered to your residence during the week of April 29. Please make sure to provide the correct delivery address in the questionnaire during the purchasing process.
6. Plant your tree(s) right away and be sure to water often.
7. If you have tree or delivery related questions, please call the Urban Forestry Supervisor at 515.222.3417 or email paul.tauke@wdm.iowa.gov.
No warranty is provided. No refunds or replacements.