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Celebrate TREE-mendous Appreciation Day

Free trees and shrubs for residential electric customers Saturday, April 25

Where to go?

Gates open at 7:30 AM at GRU's Millhopper Training Facility on the corner of NW 43rd Street and NW 53rd Avenue across from Hunter’s Crossing Shopping Center. Pre-event parking is available at Trinity United Church. Enter from NW 53 Avenue and follow the driveway past the church to the rear parking lot.

Who can participate?

Plants are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to GRU residential electric customers only. Apartments and commercial businesses are not eligible. Each GRU residential customer can pick up two three-gallon trees or shrubs. You will not be able to pick up trees or shrubs for anyone but yourself.

What to bring?

Photo ID and a recent GRU bill are required.

Need assistance?

Elderly or handicapped customers will be served by a “ONE STOP SHOP” catering to their needs with parking, selecting and taking plants to their vehicles. There will be staff on hand to answer any tree planting questions customers may have.

Sample List of Available Species:

• Japanese Magnolias
• Fringetree
• Dogwood
• Chickasaw Plum
• Redbud
• Walters viburnum
• Crape Mrytle
• East Palatka Holly
• Assorted palm trees